Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Merry Christmas

Another year has come and gone with its ups and downs but we mostly we have been blessed. We wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas. Ideally the kids were to be dressed up as Mary, Joseph and a shepard boy and sing....after 5 takes I gave up.. You get what you get.

Carlos has been busy with work and fishing but always finds time to spend with the family. He works hard to take care of our family. We are grateful for all he does. This year we were able to go to Chile and spend a month with his parents and brothers and all their families. We had a great time and it will be a trip our family will always remember.

Nicol has been busy at home-busy is probably an understatement. She has enjoyed being home and volunteering at the school and driving kids here and there and fixing the house up to her liking.

Jacob turned 9 this year. He has been involved in Cub scouts and loves it. Jake has really gotten into soccer an played on a great team this year and scored several goals for his team. He finished 2nd grade with flying colors and has been doing awesome in 3rd grade too. He loves to play with his friends and with his family. He loves to read and build things with his legos. Mom has been teaching him piano...good thing he is a good learner.

Madison is growing up so fast. Now 6 and in first grade she is reading and having a blast. She enjoys laughing and being goofy. She did dance the first part of the year and really enjoys that. Madi is often dancing or singing around the house and can quickly get Sam to join in. She has lost most of her front teeth and for a while looked like she had no teeth at all.

Our little Sam is no longer a little. He has grwon so much in personality and is so much fun. He is talking mostly english but some gibberish that only he understands. HE loves to sing songs and play with his Dinosaurs and trains. Being home with mom all day has been fun to have more one on one attention. Sam has a contagious laugh and is always finding ways to show you his love. HE is my big helper.


We have been so blessed this year. We are grateful for health, our home, jobs, family and the counsel of a living prophet. We are grateful for our many friends who are in our lives and thier wonderful examples.
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year.

3 comments:

Brian Blumer said...

Merry Christmas to you, too, Nicol, Carlos, Jake, Madi and Sam! Thank you for sharing this fun message with us!
- Blumers (Brian, Tara, Paige, Ashby and Levi)

Kori said...

I loved the Christmas video! You guys were great! It was so good to see all of you in such a fun setting. Thanks so much for sharing. I hope you had a Merry Christmas, and Feliz Navidad, and happy New Years too!

Unknown said...

Nicol that was so cute, you guys have such a cute family, your kids are adorable and you and Carlos are doing such a great job, you are both good examples of how we should be. I am so thankful for you in our lives, so fun to see you today, luv ya!