Happy New Year

Now that Christmas is over, I have a little more time to write an update. In the end of November my brother returned home safely from his mission in Japan. It was a lot of spending christmas with them all. I think my brothers were the most glad to have Isaacs home. The three of them have been doing a lot of things together. It was also nice to visit with family and friends during our stay in Utah.

Christmas was spent close to home. It is a great advantage having so much family close by. It usually means lots of fun and lots of activities during the holidays. Skaidrite and Esther had really enjoyed playing with all of their cousins and all of their new gifts. Esther, I feel, enjoyed to wrapping paper a whole lot more than the gifts themselves.

Skaidrite is continuing to get bigger and brighter. It amazes me how fast she learns things. She continues to be a big help to me and Esther.

Esther cut her first 2 teeth while we were in Utah (Bottom front 2). Nursing is a little interesting at times, but still managable. She loves to eat "Real" food. She prefers to eat what we are having and voices her protest if she doesn't. She is getting stronger every day and learning new abilities all of the time.

Landon and I are doing great. Our next project is to get ready for our trip to Hawaii in March. I have a missionary comp from there and she is getting married the end of March. Landon promised me after our first experience there, that when my comp gets married, we will go to it. So he is sticking to it. The girls and another couple will be going with us. We are all very excited, but there is a lot to do to get things in order for that trip. ( I vow not to get sick this time).

Life is going great and continuing to go forward. We are all looking forward to this new year and the new advantures that will come with it. We love you all very much and Happy New Year.