Merry Christmas 2008

Merry Christmas 2008 This year I am late getting my Christmas cards out in time. So I decided to post our pictures and letter on the blog. We are greatful for this time of year. It gives us the opportunity to reflect on our Savior Jesus Christ. We are trully blessed to know that He lives. Merry Christmas to all of you and a Happy New Year! We love all of you and hope that with the coming of a new year many blessings will come to you and your families.


Jared this year was a very busy man. He just recently finished a big project at one of our local schools. He is now the ward mission leader. He enjoys his calling very much. Still a missionary at heart. He is a great daddy and tries very hard to spend quality time with his children.


I have been busy this last couple of months with the openning of the dance studio. I have had to learn to jugle life, work, being mom and my church calling. It has been stressful at times but very rewarding.

Gabriella this year has really come out of her shell. She is now enjoying dance and loves to perform in front of an audience. She is in the second grade and has made the honor roll. Gabby is very bright and we love her very much. She is now 8 and was recently baptized by her daddy. It was a very special day for all of us. This new year she will begin piano lessons, she really can't wait. Gabby will be competing in the new year in two dance competitions. She is thrilled with the opportunity to perform. She loves going to church and still loves to read like crazy. We have accumulated so may books that we now have a mini library for her.


Austin is our little "chanchito" what a ham he is! He is the funniest little guy. We are constantly laughing with him. Austin has shown a very comical side to his personality this past year. He has grown out of his many tantrums and has turned in to this very happy little boy. He enjoys going to preeschool, playing outside, being with daddy and hanging out with mom at the studio. This year Austin will start playing soccer. He is very excited to finally get to do something he enjoys.

We hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas!
Love,
Jared , Aurie, Gabriella and Austin