Merry Christmas friends and family!

Welcome to our new method of communicating! We're excited to share the events of our lives in a form that can include pictures and constant updates. You'll see from our posts and links that we've been very busy since our last Christmas letter! It's been an amazing couple of years to say the least!

In the posts below you'll read about the big events that stood out in my mind when pondering the past two years but I'm happy to report that we are all well, happy, enjoying life and our family.  Doug and I are blessed by the fruits of his hard work with his company AJT which is thriving and growing.  For the past year Doug has been serving as Bishop of our ward (congregation).  We've both been enjoying many spiritual experiences and opportunities to serve in that capacity.

This past summer Kirk graduated from Brigham Young University with a BS in Sociology and a minor in Business Management.  He currently manages a security account for a large defense contractor and his sweet wife Alicen is a school district speech pathologist.

Chris is balancing family, work and attending Weber State University studying Manufacturing Engineering with an emphasis on Welding Technology.  Little Christopher David keeps his sweet mommy, Sara, busy at home.  You can link to their blog at the right.

Ryan has stayed here in Southern California, living nearby and managing the AJT wherehouse.  We love the conversations we have and time we spend with him when he drops in, often bringing his sweet girlfriend Nancy with him.

As you'll read below Jason is attending the LDS business college working toward a degree in Business Management with an emphasis on entrepreneurship.  He is also a sales manager for Incite Marketing and has an adorable girlfriend named Janessa.

Before leaving on his mission, Bryce attended Brigham Young University Idaho.  He is now away for 2 years and will be serving in the Cordoba Argentina mission.  Check out the pictures and details about that below.

Kelsey is a beautiful high school senior.  Sweet and social she also carries the weight of backing me up with the little ones, especially Hailey who completely adores her.  She is interested in child pshychology and plans to attend Utah State University in the fall.

Kyle is a typical 3rd grader, sports oriented, loving, organized, and very bright.  He adores his siblings and thirsts for times when the older brothers are around.  If you ask Hailey who her best friend is she'll say Kyle.

I don't think I can say that Hailey is a typical anything.  She's older than her two years, as emotional as any teenager, as in love with her siblings as anyone and as organized as any business manager.  She's very bright, loving and quite a character!  We all adore her!!

Whew I think that's all of us!  We're glad you've come to share our blessings and hope you're finding joy and happiness this wonderful time of year. May the true spirit of Christmas and our Savior's birth be abundant in your holiday! Merry, Merry Christmas!