Christmas Greetings!

Anyone know who this special Santa is? Sadly, my children didn't get to see this Santa, I think they'd figure it out.

Merry Christmas everyone! Another year has gone by and we've experienced some major change. But isn't that what life is really all about. This summer, we moved to Pocatello. Allen got a position up at the Women's Prison and I got a teaching job at Marsh Valley High School, where I graduated from. Which, in itself, has been an adjustment. I've gotten to see so many old friends and it's been real fun. And also, Marsh Valley only has a 4 day work week. I love that!

We've adjusted to our new ward pretty well. I was put in as Sunbeam teacher and Allen is over the 14 year old boys in scouts. We've spoken in church already and the kids are having a great time in Primary. I can't believe that Kenny will be baptised next year. It's hard to imagine. Kenny goes to school at Greenacres and is in a classroom that has both 2nd and 1st graders. I love it because I believe he's being challenged. I get to volunteer in his classroom on Fridays. Ashlyn has been in dance class where she's learning tap and ballet. She goes to preschool 3 days a week and loves it because she gets to go with her cousin Savannah. Both kids have a lot of friends and play with them often.

Allen has been working grave yards at the prison, but that means we get to spend a lot of family time together at night. Which the kids love. Except for lately when I've been working a lot at Deseret Book for Christmas help. That has been a challenge. But less credit card debt for Christmas which is always a bonus. Pretty much, we're loving living so close to our families. I love the convenience of Pocatello.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and hope everyone is doing well.