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December 2010: by Becky
We’ve just returned from a Pendleton reunion with all of Bjorn’s siblings and cousins. We gathered in a very large lodge with enough beds for everyone and had a great time relaxing, playing, and visiting for five days. Time with family is always so rejuvenating and I know those times are some of the best for the kids. They get to mingle with aunts, uncles, and cousins, and they always come away feeling so loved, accepted, and happy. I realize we don’t get to see all of you often enough, SO COME AND VISIT US!!! We’re happy to have Camille here tonight on her way back to Rexburg, and she is at this moment downstairs very graciously listening to and responding to each of the kids so lovingly.
We had a fun Christmas day – “the best one ever” according to Isaac – and we’re very glad Brenda was with us to make it even more fun! Christmas day is always very magical and way too short! We’ve all been playing a lot of foosball and Polly Pockets since that day and are not exactly looking forward to going back to school/homework tomorrow! The day before Christmas vacation was supposed to start, school was cancelled because of snow, so the kids in Elementary School missed their Christmas parties. They’re all hoping they still get to have a party when they get back tomorrow.
January 1st we celebrated Bjorn’s 40th birthday! I was hoping to give him a car, but he hasn’t decided between a Sonata and a Camry, so I guess he’ll have to wait for his present until he decides. We celebrated by going to see Tangled and to dinner at Wingers. The phone rang non-stop that night, so thank you for your calls and songs and making him feel so loved!
December was memorable! Life was a little more low-key than usual and it was nice to focus more on Christmas and less on other activities. I tried to involve the kids more than I have in the past - in the preparations and in the neighborhood gift giving - and we had a lot of fun. Each child had a turn helping me bake cinnamon bread, and then they delivered it to their teachers/leaders in the ward. I think we made about 50 loaves by the time we were finished.
Now we’re looking forward to a new year with kids rinsing dishes, closing drawers, and flossing teeth – at least those are the “resolutions” I have set for the kids. We’ll see how it goes. ☺ Bjorn and I are looking forward to more time in the temple together and doing our best to stay in shape. We start back into basketball and indoor soccer and the whirlwind of life, but we enjoy our time together and watching our children interact with others and achieve good things.
We had a fun Christmas day – “the best one ever” according to Isaac – and we’re very glad Brenda was with us to make it even more fun! Christmas day is always very magical and way too short! We’ve all been playing a lot of foosball and Polly Pockets since that day and are not exactly looking forward to going back to school/homework tomorrow! The day before Christmas vacation was supposed to start, school was cancelled because of snow, so the kids in Elementary School missed their Christmas parties. They’re all hoping they still get to have a party when they get back tomorrow.
January 1st we celebrated Bjorn’s 40th birthday! I was hoping to give him a car, but he hasn’t decided between a Sonata and a Camry, so I guess he’ll have to wait for his present until he decides. We celebrated by going to see Tangled and to dinner at Wingers. The phone rang non-stop that night, so thank you for your calls and songs and making him feel so loved!
December was memorable! Life was a little more low-key than usual and it was nice to focus more on Christmas and less on other activities. I tried to involve the kids more than I have in the past - in the preparations and in the neighborhood gift giving - and we had a lot of fun. Each child had a turn helping me bake cinnamon bread, and then they delivered it to their teachers/leaders in the ward. I think we made about 50 loaves by the time we were finished.
Now we’re looking forward to a new year with kids rinsing dishes, closing drawers, and flossing teeth – at least those are the “resolutions” I have set for the kids. We’ll see how it goes. ☺ Bjorn and I are looking forward to more time in the temple together and doing our best to stay in shape. We start back into basketball and indoor soccer and the whirlwind of life, but we enjoy our time together and watching our children interact with others and achieve good things.
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