Okay, we moved to St. George to avoid the snow and cold. So far we have avoided the snow, but not the cold. I swear every cold front that has ever existed has come through this year. The cloud cover has kept our solar production to minimum levels and our heat production in the house has kept our gas bills high. But, I can't really complain, I have loved living here. I love the red rocks, the palm trees, and the smaller town atmosphere. But, it has been cold.
The kids are writing their Christmas lists and it's fun to hear them express their desires for the upcoming Christmas gifts. Kacy had a dance recital and as her mother said, "Nailed it." She's a sweetheart with a strong will.
On the 14th, we had our annual Spendlove Christmas Party at the Henefer Fire Station. Mom took control this year as Janeil is suffering with lung cancer. She arranged, in secret, to have a Santa Claus come for the little kids. It was such a sweet surprise. This is the only time we get together as extended family and the only time we learn all the happenings. Garrett is getting a divorce, sad to hear. Alison is doing well after her divorce this year. All Dawain's kids are back home. Cherry and Lucy are going to have a baby. Not sure about a father in this case, but it's definitely a baby that Lucy is carrying. Jennalyn and Casey are doing well after losing a baby this year. She said it was a very spiritual experience for them and I'm so grateful for the Plan of Salvation. Janeil is dying from lung cancer and her two daughters have stepped up to take care of her. This is a miracle in and of itself because there has been so much dysfunctionality among them over the years. Denzil is still Denzil and Rodney is still Rodney and Linda is, well Linda. Lisa's daughter, Heather, was able to come down from BYU Idaho and we enjoyed visiting with her. All in all, the family keeps growing and we keep coming together for at least one day of every year.
What are you going to tell Santa you would like for Christmas? I loved watching at Kacy and Tyce both whispered in Santa's ear.
These are the memories we will always hold dear!
Lori and Jared are in the background. Dad always wears his Christmas hat; I think just to keep his head warm.
Linda and mom haven't had a good discussion in years. Wonder what is really being said.
On the 14th, we had our annual Spendlove Christmas Party at the Henefer Fire Station. Mom took control this year as Janeil is suffering with lung cancer. She arranged, in secret, to have a Santa Claus come for the little kids. It was such a sweet surprise. This is the only time we get together as extended family and the only time we learn all the happenings. Garrett is getting a divorce, sad to hear. Alison is doing well after her divorce this year. All Dawain's kids are back home. Cherry and Lucy are going to have a baby. Not sure about a father in this case, but it's definitely a baby that Lucy is carrying. Jennalyn and Casey are doing well after losing a baby this year. She said it was a very spiritual experience for them and I'm so grateful for the Plan of Salvation. Janeil is dying from lung cancer and her two daughters have stepped up to take care of her. This is a miracle in and of itself because there has been so much dysfunctionality among them over the years. Denzil is still Denzil and Rodney is still Rodney and Linda is, well Linda. Lisa's daughter, Heather, was able to come down from BYU Idaho and we enjoyed visiting with her. All in all, the family keeps growing and we keep coming together for at least one day of every year.
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