2016 Recap

Merry Christmas!

The tradition continued . . . . Grandma Leila's house for dinner, pinata, and games!

One of the best gifts this year was skyping with Elder Chatfield! 

Christmas Card

Christmas Card

~2016~

BYU Idaho

BYU Idaho--Winter 2016

Weekend Trip

Aaron and I were able to get away for a quick weekend trip to Monterey.  Aaron had another work training, so I was able to tag along and enjoy the beach, beautiful weather, and a cozy fire!

Road Trip

Who wants to take a road trip in November--WE DO!

It was BEAUTIFUL!

Although the ride home was also beautiful, it took us a lot longer to make it home--chains required!

Temple Square

I have always wanted to see the Christmas lights at Temple Square.  We finally got the chance.  Although there were CROWDS of people, it was worth it!

MAGICAL!

Family Pictures

Family pictures are always a treat--you never know how they will end up.  

I LOVE this year's Thanksgiving pictures!

Thanksgiving 2016

For the first time, our family went away for Thanksgiving.  We made the trek out to Utah to have Thanksgiving dinner with the Carlsons!  We had a lot of fun seeing Hayden in a school play, cooking our Thanksgiving meal, playing games with the cousins, taking a train ride to Salt Lake City, and hanging out together!

November

Here's a quick recap of November:

Grandpa Rick Retired!

     (To help him celebrate we all pitched in and bought him a BIG SCREEN TV!)

Caroline turned 3!

We harvested grapefruit!

The weather was still nice for picnics at the park!

I love our trees in the fall!

Happy Halloween 2016

Batman vs Robbers

Halloween always comes with lots of candy, cuties, & crazies--so FUN!

Happy Fall!

I'm glad Kiana still likes to have fun!

Aaron and I were able to take a couple days this month and go visit Monterey.  We stayed at the Asilomar Conference Center where Aaron was having some work training courses.  It's always wonderful to take a little break from life and enjoy some time at the beach--which is "health to the soul" for me!

Elder Wasden

We were lucky enough to welcome Elder Baily Wasden home from his mission.

 Elder Wasden was able to serve the people in Merida, Mexico.  

It was so fun to see his smiling face!

Mission Accomplished!

Aunt Kate

October was extra fun this year, because my Sister Kathryn came to California for a visit.  She was able to bring her sidekick (Ty) with her.  It was fun having her stay with us.  We were able to visit, talk, go shopping, and she even made her famous guacamole for us to enjoy!  Please come see us again!

Temple Trip

On Friday night, the Sutter Buttes Youth had a Temple Night.

It's wonderful to get the youth together to do baptisms for those who have passed on.  Tonight was extra special for me because I helped my grandmother, Eva Joe Damuth, be temple ready and Kiana was able to be baptized for her.  It was WONDERFUL! Thank you, Kiana for helping my grandmother (your Great-grandmother) be baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.