Merry Christmas Friends!

Welcome to our Merry Christmas Blog Post!  I will give you a brief update of our family here on our public blog and if you want the in-depth what's up (from Brad) then you will have to go to the private blog.  If you don't have an invitation, just leave your e-mail address here in the comments (don't worry they are moderated so your e-mail won't show up to the world) and I will send you an invitation.  Either way we ALL wish you a very Merry Christmas!

Okay on to the family news:
Alan and Marie still live close by with their 3 little ones.  He teaches at a local university.
Erik and Stacy live even closer by with their 2 little ones.  The 3rd is on the way.
Rachel & James are also still here in town and have just one princess to keep them busy.  That will soon change when another sibling arrives next year.
Linda works at the nearby Pizza Joint as Supervisor and is also the RS President in her ward.
Brad is in his senior year at the University and will graduate in Bio-Chemistry in May.
Scott returned from his mission and is attending the community college.
Rhonda changed her major (again) and is in her Junior year at the University but is set to graduate early next December.
Anna is a Junior in High School with tons of really hard classes that keep her up all hours of the night.
Marcie is 12 and can wear mascara now and go to mutual.
Ed was recently released from being in the Stake Presidency and is now on the High Council in our new Stake.
Elaine is Ward Procurement Specialist and Stake Music Chairman.

WE have had many happy times this year and some sad ones.  We have learned to change and keep smiling.  We are so thankful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ that keeps us grounded in what is most important in life.  We are so thankful to remember our Savior Jesus Christ each day of our lives.  May YOU have a happy, grateful Christmas!