It is funny how times and seasons in our lives change. I remember a Christmas when Corban was 2 and Kjerstin was 6 months old. I had time that December to sit and read Christmas stories and to sit and play Christmas music on the piano. At the beginning of this month, I was talking to a friend who was reminding me to cut back on the non-essential things. She gave some examples. The things she said had already been cut from my list and more. It is a reminder that many of the things we associate with Christmas are not really Christmas. And with that let me give you the run down of who, what, where, when, and why of our busy family and lives.
The highlight of the year was Bridger completing his Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation this year. The conferment ceremony was in Anaheim, CA in September. We took the opportunity to take the kids to Disneyland. It was fun to be in southern California where Bridger and I spent our honeymoon 15 years ago. It was fun to see the areas I knew from my mission. Brynna got to spend her 10th birthday on an airplane. It was nice to get away from Bridger’s work, my church responsibilities, and the kids school activities for a little time together.
Bridger moved his office from Omaha to Lincoln and is now managing nationwide farm and ranch claims. I am still the relief society president for our local congregation.
Corban (14) is a freshman in high school. He took journalism this last semester and will now be able to help with the school newspaper. He is on the school bowling team and in computer club. Don’t forget early morning seminary! He is one busy kid!
Kjerstin (12) is in 7th grade at the middle school. She is in show choir. She was an assistant director for the community play the Missoula Childrens Theater put on this summer (which Corban and Brynna were in). Kjerstin completed a gingerbread display she designed, built and decorated on her own for a young women’s project. She is very studious. She is my right hand helping out.
Brynna (10) is playing basketball again. She loves helping her dad in the yard. She is my animal lover and was so excited to ride a horse at Thanksgiving this year. She is learning Nebraska history this year. Being from Idaho, she is chartering new ground here for our family. Maybe she will make us true Nebraskans after all.
Daven (7) is in first grade. He likes to talk A LOT. He has tried soccer and basketball this year. He is a really good reader, and is even better at giving me hugs.
Gideon (4) started preschool this year at the elementary school. He loves being big enough to go to school like all his siblings. He is so active and school helps him learn to slow down a little bit. That is good, because I don’t think I can keep up! I thought I would have more time to myself with him being in school 4 days a week, but somehow the opposite has happened. It must be the season of life we are in right now. It is busy, but we are blessed and happy. We wish you all our love and hope you are enjoying whatever season of life you may be in!
