We started the year with a family trip. This was our first trip to a Disney park since 2019.
It was a great time and we especially loved all the new rides and shops in Galaxy's Edge.
But there were other classics to enjoy all over again as well.
At the end of January Emma was set apart as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She is serving in the Germany Frankfurt Mission and has been in Essen, Nurnberg and (currently) Stuttgart.
Emma's mission was visited by Elder and Sister Utchdorf.
Jake & Sabra have mostly been living in Rexburg, ID attending BYUI there. However, this summer they moved to Illinois to work for four months in a Bed & Breakfast.
The spring found Philip driving,
Matthew car hunting,
and Benjamin attending Prom.
During the summer months Benjamin served in Nauvoo on the Pageant Work Crew.
All the kids here at home enjoyed Drama Camp this summer as well.
And we all bowled until Philip became overly skilled
The end of August found Nathan, Jacob, Sabra, Benjamin, Philip and Jane enjoying a Twenty-One Pilots concert all together in Phoenix.
During November, Nathan had the privilege of escorting his father on an Honor Flight to Washington DC for his service during the Vietnam War.
Our Holiday Season found our family mostly at home playing games and enjoying the spirit. Benjamin, Philip and Jane had time to volunteer at a nearby Giving Machine which brought the spirit of Christ deeply into their hearts.
We pray this year has been good to you. We have been blessed with growth and trials throughout this year and find ourselves grateful for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
