Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

As I look back over this past year I can't believe how it has flown by! The year started with Lydia's first birthday and Gabe's third. In a few short weeks they will be 2 and 4! Can you even believe it!?! I sure can't! We have had so much fun this year! Here is some of what we did in no particular order:

We took Lydia on her first camping trip.
Gabe started Preschool 2 days a week and LOVES it!
Jon got his Real Estate License. If you know anyone looking to buy or sell a house let us know!
Jon and I went to Orlando in October where Jon finished up his CCIM taking a two day review class and then almost acing the 6-hour final! Of course we stayed a few more days to visit Disney World, Universal Studios and the Beach. It was our first trip together without kids!(and it was awesome!)
Gabe and I went to Bogus for the first time. Gabe had so much fun skiing that he really didn't want to leave.
This summer we went to Bruneau Sand Dunes for the first time.
We added two more garden boxes to the backyard and had plenty of carrots, tomatoes, corn, beets, zucchini, and green beans. with a few bell peppers.
We enjoyed trips to the zoo, farmers market, and splash park all summer long.
We have been sledding every time it snows.
Gabe learned how to open the gate in the backyard and I got my first "Did you know your son is over here?" phone call.
Lydia moved to a big girl bed and Gabe moved to the top bunk.(really a loft bed.)
Jon and I have a calling together teaching the CTR 4 class.
My little brother got home from his mission and started college!
We got family pictures taken for the first time in 5 years. (It reminded us why we haven't had any taken with our kids.):)
I'm sure there is a lot that I am leaving out and forgetting.

We are so grateful for the wonderful year that we have had. We have been so blessed this year with good health and lots of fun. We are having so much fun watching our little munchkins grow. They both have quite the personality and we are grateful for the love and laughter that they bring into our home. I guess we can also be grateful for the yelling and tantrums because we hope that it is helping us become more patient right? (At least that's what I keep telling myself.)

We are so grateful for our Savior, and this time of year as we celebrate his joyous birth.

We hope that all of you are doing well and we hope you have a Merry Christmas!