Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Happy Birthday!

Okay, so it's been a while since I have posted.  I cannot believe what a crazy year it has been already!  After the holidays, I spent almost all of January finishing a class so that I can take the final exam before Nicole has her baby.  I just requested the exam and as soon as it gets here I will go take it and then be done with Latin America!  Next I will do something super easy, like statistics, ha!

We had a quiet Christmas.  We spent Christmas Eve with Corinne.  We went to Cheesecake Factory and then came home and exchanged gifts.  On Christmas day we invited a family from our ward over for dinner.  We played lots of games and had a nice relaxing day.
Waiting for Santa

Getting the Christmas story ready.
The day after Christmas Kevin, Becky and kids came down for their annual trip to Arizona!  We had a great time as usual.  They basked in the sun, although it was not quite as warm as last year, but definitely warmer than Utah. 
Becky's birthday party...carrot cake and games!
Enjoying the sun at the park.

Games, games, and more games.

Becky and kids juiced a TON of lemons for me to put in my freezer.  We have been enjoying delicious lemonade.  Thanks!!!

Once again, Grandma treated us to mini golf.  We had a blast.

 

The championship team!
Jared and Cate came down that weekend also and spent New Year's with us.  Jared had his annual party with his friends and introduced Cate to everyone.  We also celebrated Jared's birthday at Buca di Beppo.

I hate the goodbye!!
We picked the Robinson's up from the airport after being in Bear Lake, UT for two weeks......
Ahhh, the sun....
Like I said, the month of January was spent working on my class and, of course, entertaining kids.  It's a nice break when they come over!  

They love the oranges from our tree.
They love being out by the pool, even in the winter.


Scott dared them to put their faces in the water......
Josh's face says it all!
It snowed in Gilbert!!
Just kidding....our cub scout den won a contest recently and so the 2nd counselor in the Primary brought her snow making machine, thing, whatever, to our den meeting and made some snow for the boys and they had a super fun snow ball fight.  It was about 70 degrees though and so they had to throw fast before it melted.
 
This past weekend we celebrated Cori's birthday.  Grandma Klundt was here visiting and Jason and Ashley came down from Prescott.  Thanks, everyone, for being here to celebrate with us!
Back to Buca di Beppo for the birthday dinner! We had the same waiter!!
Back to the house for some ping pong....
Cori is always freezing!
.....birthday gifts....
....and Midnight Delight ice cream cake from Cold Stone!  Good choice Cori!!
2015 is already going fast and being filled with wonderful things.  Scott is super busy at work which is a blessing because it had slowed way down for a while a few months ago.  I am busy with cub scouts and school.  Also, our ward is being split this Sunday and so we are looking forward to making new friends with the members from our stake that will soon be joining our ward.  We continue to be so grateful for our wonderful family and the blessings we are all receiving daily.  We can't wait to meet our new grandson in a couple of weeks!  We are praying daily for a safe and uneventful delivery for Nicole.  We are looking forward to being with you soon!!