Party Week

I think in every family there is a certain time of year when they are bombarded by celebrations. For our family, it is this week. It all started last week with my sister, Monica's birthday on the 11th, followed by mine on the 13th. My parent's celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on the 15th. 40 years is amazing by today's standards. They are amazing parents. We spent the day with all of my family in the Temple. After that we all went to lunch. Then, Aaron and I started Christmas shopping.


Aaron's brother, Mike and his wife, Melanie, were married two years ago on the 16th. Today, December 17, is our 13th wedding anniversary. Even 13 years is amazing by today's standards. I love my husband and am so grateful that we were married all those years ago. In someways it seems like yesterday. We were just kids when we were married. I look at all we have been through and I am grateful for all of our blessings, especially the five that we call children.


My nephew, Wyatt, was born today. He is Austin & Alysha's child number four. He and Alysha are both doing well. I can't wait to meet him. Tomorrow is Savanah's much anticipated 5th birthday. It has been a long, hard wait for her. I hope after all the anticipation, it isn't a let down. So, there you have the busiest time of year for our family and it all happens a week before Christmas. Don't we know how to have fun!