MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Alright, let me begin by saying that in no way am I giving up the yearly tradition of snail-mailing Christmas cards, it has been one whirlwind of a holiday season and this elf has run out of time to mail them! I want to tell everyone Merry Christmas and that I love them, so I am blogging an e-greeting this year.

We have had a fabulous year! It has also been extremely busy!!! The best part of our year was Emma's baptism. It is the most wonderful feeling as a parent to see your child participate in the gospel. My husband and I were full of the spirit on that special day and will never forget it.

We hope that you and yours are well and happy. We have so enjoyed keeping up with all of you through our blog, facebook, etc. We have been priviledged to have been visited by much loved friends and family this year as well. Our cups are full. We thank Heavenly Father for this every day.

May the spirit of Christmas find you! We know that God lives and loves each one of us. We love his son, Jesus Christ, whose birth we celebrate this month.

Much love,

Rebecca, Bob, Emma, and Rachael!!!

Emma's baptism finally came! It was wonderful. The spirit was strong and she was beautiful. Her dad got to baptize and confirm her with many family and friends present. It was a fun whirlwind weekend. Congratulations Emma!

Rachael swimming at the great's hotel

Kaylen and Emma giving Rachael and Bella a ride

Emma and Kaylen decorating halloween cupcakes

Rachael and her cupcake

Bob and Grandpa eating breakfast at the cookhouse

Rachael happy to see grandpa

Emma is getting ready to be baptized

Emma and Dad after he confirmed her

Emma and grandpa

Bella making sandcastles

Rachael and Bella

Grandma and her big girls looking at their beach finds

frog and grandpa

Wow, the time has really gotten away from me! I have been soooooo busy!

This Saturday Emma will be baptized. We are so happy for her!!! I will be knee deep in cleaning and cooking in preparation for out of town family to come. It's wonderful that she has so many people who want to support her on her special day.

Happy Fall!!!

Life is nuts here right now! I am still getting used to school, violin, and ballet responsibilities after a leisurely summer. Frankly, my our school schedule is kicking my bum! I do love seeing my girls learn and grow, so the craziness is all worth it.

What the?

So Emma had a bugbite that I had been watching for a few days. 1 day it looked like it was clearing up and the next it was silver dollar sized with a huge half in thick ring around it. When I saw it we were on the way to Costco and I changed my route and made a beeline straight to the doctors office. As soon as the receptionist saw her arm she sent a nurse right out to look at it and they fit her right in with the doctor. This is the price you pay for frolicking out in the woods watching the lovely dear race by. That's right, this is a tic bite. She is being treated and it is starting to look better. Her dad gave her a blessing and she will be fine, just needs lots of rest and loves. 10 days of antibiotics beats lime disease anyday.