Christmas Is Over!

Yes, Christmas is over and what a wonderful time it was. It was great to have my children all together under one roof, with the exception of missionary Jacob. We look forward to having him home next year. We are all so proud of him and the work he is doing. His mission is such a great blessing in all our lives and it has been such a joy to have another missionary in the field. Christmas morning was the best. J.R. and Shyann made the experience so enjoyable. They were both so cute and excited to see what Santa had brought to them. Santa was very generouse with those two, for sure. It was also so great to be surrounded by all my children and to remember how special each one of them are to me. Each is special in their own way and appreciate each one so much. The house is chaotic and crazy but I truly look forward to these times.

I received my fall semester grades and I am very happy with them. I received three A's and one A-. Not bad for an old gal with her first semester at the U of U. I was so happy to receive the A- in political analysis because I was anticipating my first B since I returned back to school. I am both relieved and disappointed because I thought if I finally received a B I would quit getting so stressed but now I will continue to try and get all A's. We will see how that goal goes, but if a B does come I now know that it is not the end of world. I can handle it. But everyone who knows me knows that I will work my hardest to do my best in all my classes. I am an overachiever and I know it, I even had a professor call me that. I just laugh because it is too true. I love school.

We had a special experience happen on the thirteenth of this month. Amy graduated from Utah State University. We had to travel in a wicked snow storm to watch her walk but they would have had to close the canyon to keep us from being there. She is a good example and I sure love her and having her as part of our family. So...

10 Things I Love About You...Amy!

1. I love that we can call you midge and you don't care.
2. I love that you are such a happy, joking girl.
3. I love that fit into our family so well, without the crudeness that can be exhibited by other females in the family who will remain nameless.
4. I love that we have the same education goals although you have completed yours.
5. I love that when I have question about school I can talk to you about it.
6. I love spending Sunday nights with you.
7. I love the "barf" you make. It is a desert people, so don't get sicked out.
8. I love how kind you are towards other people and always have nice things to say.
9. I love how you take such good care of my most treasured son.
10. I love that really good things truly do come in small packages!