The Best of 2009

This year we are sending Christmas cards, but no letter. I love to get them, but hate to write them. It has been a great year in many respects though and I wanted to quickly write down the highlights.

January- Caleb was ordained a Teacher in our church and got his braces off. Caitlin won first place (4th Grade) in the science fair at her school. Our family attended the open house for the Draper Temple

February- Caitlin participated in the play, Aristocats. Clint and Jamie (and Caitlin) participated in Financial Peace University

March- Caitlin had a MRI.

April- Clint and Jamie went to Wicked and graduated from FPU. Caitlin, Jamie, Grandma, and Aunt Toni went to Wicked. Our family had a backstage tour and met several actors from Wicked. Our family traveled to San Diego for Easter.

May- Clint, Jamie, and Caleb participated in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House. Caleb participated in the Youth Celebration for the temple. Clint and Jamie traveled to New York with friends.

June- Jamie celebrated a birthday. Clint and Jamie celebrated 18 years of marriage

July- Clint celebrated his 40th birthday! Our new niece and cousin, Halle May was born.

August- Back to School, Caitlin is in Fifth Grade, Caleb is in Ninth. Our family went to the Dedication of the Oquirrh Mountian Temple. We met President Thomas S. Monson and Dieter F. Uchtdorf. After working hard for a year, Caleb finished earning $2500 so that he can attend the National Scout Jamboree in 2010.

September- Caitlin celebrated her 11th birthday at the zoo with many friends. Our family participated in our first 5K for Hopekids. We celebrated Caitlin's 6 years off treatment anniversary.

October- Our family traveled to Maine for Camp Sunshine. Caitlin and Jamie traveled to Denver to see Wicked with friends (we have a bit of an obsession!). Caitlin had her second MRI of the year and again, it looked good.

November- Had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Jamie survived an extensive training for her job.

December- Looking forward to Christmas and spending the month enjoying the blessings of the season. Caleb is excited to turn 15 this month and can't wait for Driver's Ed.