Hi Family and Friends,
Merry Christmas. We had a wonderful day - Santa definitely found our home this year and it was magical. And we didn't have to wake up until after 6 am (much better than the previous 2 years!!) We did the nativity on Christmas Eve. Nik was the perfect inn keeper - had a script all ready for us even though it was spur of the moment and totally unplanned. Sam was the camera man. After the nativity we opened a few presents. Daddy provided matching pjs and mom provided Christmas pillowcases. It was a fun Christmas eve.

Here are a few pictures. We love and miss you all!
Love,
David, Vonae, Sam, and Nik (note the new spelling Nik has insisted upon!)

Sam lost his first tooth in August and this video of him telling about it is just priceless! It's one of my top 5 family video shoots! Enjoy! Hopefully one of Nic dancing to Scooby Doo will be up soon - SOOOO cute!

Sorry this pic is crooked, if I wait until I fix it before I post it it'll never get posted and it's the CUTEST EVER!

The boys weren't very into getting their picture taken.


Dad and Nic at Old Faithful, Yellowstone
Family Float trip (kind of)
Mom and Nic keeping warm on an early morning fishing excursion
Sam and cousin Daxton with Lexi in the background
Dad and they boys on a volcanic rock hike

Last night Nic was practicing a primary song and sang...

Jesus came to John the Baptist, in Judea long ago
and was baptized by emergency, in the river Jordan's floor.

2 nights ago he decided that he would read the "scriptures" (his small little hymnal) to me. He read, "The Lord commanded, seek the Lord early, and seek the prayers, and a new lamp, and a green birthday cake, and shoelaces and new green candles. " Then he closed his hymnal with an emphatic "there you go!"

Sooo cute - just had to share!
- Vonae

Dear Grandpa,
Happy Father's Day! We love and miss you. We hope you've had a wonderful day and felt the love of your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren surrounding you. You are a true hero! May your health stay steady and strong, your heart be at peace and filled with love and joy, your mind stay sharp and witty, and your life filled with daily reminders of the great works you've done and filled with opportunities to continue this great work. Love you tons! Can't wait to see you.

Love, David, Vonae, Samuel, and Nicolas

It's been forever since we've posted some new pictures. So here are a few cute ones! We wanted a good picture of the two boys so we spent several days doing different "photo shoots" at home and these are our "professional" results :) While it isn't studio quality - it does capture their personalities and that's priceless.