We had the last week of the year off from work and school. It was a fun, busy, and emotional week. Here are some highlights.
Monday morning, December 29th, we went down to Thanksgiving Point to go to Thanksgiving Point (Dinosaur Jurassic Jungle) w/ the Thomas Family. Dave and Melissa lived in the branch w/ us when we lived in Midvale in our condo. We moved out about the same time, but have kept in touch over the years, which has been great.
As we finished the Jurassic Jungle, Steve got a call from his dad telling him that is Grandma LuDean had officially passed away. We were all sad to hear the news, but we also knew it was coming soon. After going to Thanksgiving Point, we drove up to Sam's Club to get a snack. They then came over to our place and played a few games before they went home.
Getting a snack at Sam's Club w/ the Thomas family after going to Thanksgiving Point.
I later made sourdough.
Silly Hudson playing in the bins. Playful Piper, playing w/ Steve's foot.
Tuesday, we all went to the chiropractor. Then that evening, Steve and I went to watch the new Avatar movie. Dave and Joann had free tickets but ended up not being able to go, as they were now dealing w/ funeral arrangements. Rob met us at the theater and joined us for the movie. We appreciate the free tickets and date night :)
On Wednesday morning, we went rock climbing as a family. We invited Ezra to join us since Nyles and Carter have guest passes each month they can use.
Steve and I after the movie. Rock climbing w/ Ezra.
That afternoon, we dropped the boys off at Pauline's house to stay the night. Steve and I then went to eat dinner at the Cheesecake Factory (early celebration for our anniversary). After dinner went went home for a bit, then went over to Dave and Joann's place to play games w/ them and Jeff/Kim at 9pm. We were only going to stay 1 hour, but ended up staying until midnight and brought in the New Year.
The boys having fun at Pauline's house before bed.
Steve and I at Dave and Joann's house. Happy New Year!
Cute Piper.
On Thursday, January 1st, New Year's Day, we went over to a pickleball place and learned how to play pickleball. It was a lot of fun, but Nyles and Carter didn't get to play since another couple was there too. We'll have to go again. It's a lot of fun.
Steve and I went to the temple on Friday, January 2nd for our anniversary. We actually got married on a Friday, 17 years ago! It's been so warm this winter so far, though, that the flowers are confused. They think it's actually Spring instead, so the daffodils are starting to come up and bloom! Unlike on our wedding way where we had a huge snow storm that night and it was super cold! What a contrast!
Daffodils blooming at the temple. Steve and I on our 17th wedding anniversary.
Steve and I then went to a couple's massage. That evening we went bowling as a family.
Then we went to eat out at the Olive Garden, yummm! We also finished another puzzle.
On Saturday, I had a Primary Presidency meeting. Steve and Nyles went and helped Zach Hannay move from Eagle Mountain to his mother in-laws place in SLC.
We are now at 10:30am church time instead of 9am. Sunday evening, Nyles was set apart as a Teacher in the Priesthood by Steve. Our neighbor Scott Ellis came to represent the Bishopric. Dave, Joann, Diane and Rob also came. We really appreciate the love and support from everyone. Thank you. After getting set apart, we had dinner. Steve smoked a brisket overnight.
Cute Piper. I made brownies, blondies, and sourdough to go w/ dinner.
Nyles after getting set apart a Teacher.
Steve cutting the brisket. We played a game afterwards.
Diane had to head home, so we missed playing w/ her.
Great quotes. We're so thankful and blessed to have the priesthood in our lives.
We're especially grateful to know we can be reunited w/ our family members again after death.
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