2024 Recap
Steve:
Has been busy taking the boys to school and activities.
In his free time he likes to duck hunt and fish, and takes the boys with him most of the time.
He and the boys cut firewood and sold it through the Summer and Winter, until they were sold out. They plan to cut more firewood this year and sell more.
Steve has continued to master our smoker to cook things, like his yummy smoked chili and pork ribs. He has also been teaching Nyles to do the same.
He was called to be in the Young Men’s Deacon's Quorum with Nyles in June. He still served as Carter’s Primary teacher, but was just released at the end of the year.
It has been over a year (June 2023) since Steve’s weight loss surgery. He has lost 180 lbs and has stabilized now.
Penny:
I’ve been at Fidelity Investments 17 years now and am still a Managed Solutions Consultant (since August 2023). We are now back in the office every other week. We went to Chicago for a training seminar in May.
With Carter moving up to Activity Days, I was moved from the girls to the boys as a Primary Activity Leader. We took the kids to Camp Tracy in the Summer.
I also enjoy Pilates.
Nyles:
12 years old, 6th grade, now at Jordan Middle School.
He has 7 classes every day, which he likes instead of staying in one classroom all day. He’s learning to play the Flute in Band Class.
He’s in his 5th year of Spanish Dual Immersion.
Nyles drew out for both an Elk and Deer tag in the Fall, and went hunting for both, though he didn’t get either.
He also enjoys fishing.
He earned his Black Belt in May and finished his Martial Arts course.
Nyles (with a little help from Steve) made smoked Chili during our Ward Chili Cookout, and won 1st place.
Nyles also received the Aaronic Priesthood, was ordained a Deacon and has enjoyed doing baptisms for the dead every month.
Carter:
8 years old, in 2nd grade at Altara Elementary, in his 2nd year of Spanish Dual Immersion.
He was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in July.
He enjoys puzzles, Rubix Cubes, music, playing at playgrounds, and riding on boats.
He earned his Brown Belt in Martial Arts, but stopped after Nyles earned his Black Belt.
Carter is learning to play the piano.
He’s playing Jr. Jazz basketball, Soccer, and learning tumbling (like gymnastics).
He finally got both of his front teeth in this year!
Hudson:
Turned 4 in August.
He is in his 2nd year of Preschool, now 4 days/week. He is a social butterfly and loves to make friends with anyone.
He finally decided to go poop in the potty consistently, right before his 4th birthday, and hasn’t looked back since!
He is very active and loves to give hugs and kisses.
He tried cutting his hair, so we had to give him a buzz in April.
He enjoys drawing, coloring, singing, swinging, bubbles, trucks, the sandbox, and just playing.
He makes us smile every day!
He says the funniest things (V is for Vomit; it’s another word for throw up. It’s not a cheerleader, it's a dancer with pom poms).
He loves to play with the dead ducks Steve and Nyles’ shoot.
All 3 boys enjoy playing with Legos, jumping on the trampoline, watching Bluey, and playing with their stuffed animals. Nyles and Carter are still learning to play the Ukulele.
Piper:
5 years old now.
She had surgery in the Summer to remove an infected toe on her right foot.
As a family:
In May, we went to Disney World for a day (Magic Kingdom), then on a 7 day Disney cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. We went snorkeling, swimming, and enjoyed the beautiful beaches.
We also went to Hawaii at the End of August. We went to both Kauai and Maui for a total of 10 days. We went snorkeling, swimming, and saw all of the beautiful sites.
We also enjoy hiking, being outdoors, biking, and kayaking
We bought a Toyota Sequoia to pull our camper trailer easier than our Honda Pilot.
We took our Sequoia and camper trailer camping to East Canyon, Uintas, Bear Lake twice, Jordanelle, and Huntington.
After Disney World, the kids wanted more rides, so we got Lagoon Season passes and had fun going often, especially with cousins.
Visited my family and extended family in Idaho over Easter (Hegerhorst Reunion).
We continue to get together with Steve’s family every month for dinner and to wish happy birthday to those during the month.
We feel so blessed for all that we have, for our family, and to have the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our lives. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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