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MERRY CHRISTMAS 2012
As another year now draws to a close,
The
world’s not yet ended (though we’ll see how that goes).☺
With deadlines approaching there’s
still so much to do,
But to our dear friends and family,
know our thoughts turn to you.
For many it's been years since our
families have parted,
Still, the hardest thing about writing
is just getting started.
Guess now I’ll sit once again with my
mouse at my side,
And consider this past year; it’s been
quite a ride!
For nearly two decades Dave’s been “practicing” his skills,
He loves what he does- addressing all
manner of ills.
Sabbath mornings comes early; in the
dark he gets dressed,
For this Bishop, Sunday translates into
no day of rest.
Being Bishop has a few perks that are a
definite plus,
Conducting a funeral with the Prophet;
yeah, he was slightly nervous!
As the father of five boys, he’s used
to having help with his chores,
But as they leave one by one, he thinks
we should have had more.
As for me, I'm still running to keep myself sane,
Even tried a few hurdles (bad idea); cracked the ribs - I now will abstain.
Was asked by "the Bishop" to
be a Ma on our stake Pioneer Trek,
My response was less than joyful, more
like, "What?!! Oh my heck!"
But it proved to be great with Dave,
McKay, and Taylor along too,
Glad I went, though sleeping on cow
pies wasn't what I planned to do!
Helping with the Temple Cultural Celebration
is where my summer was spent,
And ushering at the Temple Open House
was an experience I'll not soon forget!
The U of U is the place where Sky’s been finishing his Ed.,
Business degree in the spring, then
it’s on to Pre-Med.
Sometimes on the weekends he’ll drop by
for a night,
But this Christmas he’s working in
Texas; just doesn’t seem right.
He works out every day, he’s as buff as
they come.
He dates gorgeous girls, but still’s
not found the one.
I wish his “bike” he would sell or
trade in for a wife,
But he scoffs at the thought- thinks I
should go fly a kite.
Bryce moved home this past fall, with a
puppy he came,
He’s a pure bred Pit Bull and Kilo’s his name.
Working at the Museum of Natural
History to Salt Lake he now drives,
Which leaves me home with his dog, I
hope I can survive.
He’s into snow sports, on a thin board
he can glide,
Caught a salmon with his bare hands on
the river Kenai.
He loves to disc golf and his pup he adores,
Treats him like a human, even sleeps
with him on the floor.
Taylor lettered in basketball, football, and track; all first string,
Played each with an undiagnosed broken wrist, had
surgery in the spring.
His sport's thrill was making a buzzer beater game winning shot,
Mobbed as the fans stormed the floor; a Hero on the spot.
He took his senior trip to Oregon's
coast, one he'll always remember.
His mission call came in June, though
he didn’t leave til November,
He’s now at the MTC in Sao Paulo;
Portuguese he will speak.
Belem Brazil is where he’ll serve; in
the Amazon Jungle’s heat,
(His emails are great! They’re the best
part of my week)
With his brother's departure McKay’s found himself home alone,
But he says it’s really not bad since he got Taylor’s phone!
He’s learning to drive, the whole
thought makes me shake,
How did my baby grow up? He’s almost
old enough to date!
As Teacher’s Quorum President he serves
faithful and true,
A big fan of Cam Newton and the
Panthers in their silver and blue.
As tight end and linebacker he's found
his place in the game,
For his Eagle project he organized a 5K
in his bro Tyson's name.
We celebrated our 30 year anniversary
in September this year,
Where the time has gone, is insanely
unclear!
After Christmas last year, sadly our
new kitten died,
So we adopted Mr. Cat - (aka Dash) to come and reside.
It’s been quite the year and we know we’ve
been blessed,
Still it’s hard saying goodbye as our
boys leave the nest.
The
holiday season may only come in December,
But you’re in our thoughts and our
prayers as we pause to remember.
Now as another year beckons,
anticipating all it might bring,
We send our love and best wishes in
2013.
With Love,
Dave, Jodi, Skyler, Bryce, Taylor, McKay, Mr. Cat, & Kilo
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