Our Christmas Letter - 2008

Family Learnings

Craig

1. Gratitude arrives stronger after Suffering

2. The vast majority of God's children are good and kind people
3. Snow, Ice, and Mountains are 3 valid reasons for owning a 4 wheel drive vehicle

Mari
1. The Savior is my personal Redeemer
2. "I will work for food" is a real exclamation for anyone doing coupons
3. Clean house EVERY day...

Samantha

At least sixteen learnings this year, here are few highlights:
1. How to drive a car
2. How to date
3. How to wait tables
4. How to sing a solo
5. How to win and lose and wear out my shoes

I'm looking forward to my senior year


Caleb

1. I learned how to play Jon Schmidt "Waterfall" on the piano
2. I learned to run harder than I ever have
3. I discovered that golf is not my game


I'm looking foward to turning 14 and going to dances



Benjamin

1. I learned how to run 2 miles in 12:06
2. I learned how to ride the ripstick
3. I learned how to play golf (it was awesome)

4. I'm looking forward to getting 1st place in Cross Country next year




Abigail



1. I learned how to ride Ben's bike
2. I learned how to walk down the stairs quietly
3. I learned how to be grateful



Emma

1. I learned how to walk
2. I learned to say I love you
3. My favorite video is below "squeezers"


My family and I are looking forward to when I stop teething