Well...

Since I have neglected my blog for a year my daughter has hacked it to update everyone on my wonderful life!

First, this fall was a busy season for our family! Afton graduated from Brigham Young University with her BS in Geography emphasizing in travel and tourism. Exactly one month from her graduation date she started working for Marriott and has loved it (especially the discounts!). Chuck got engaged to Jessica and are getting married in April! My wonderful son in law Andrew is graduating in April so that will be another busy time! Andrew {my blood son} had an amazing cross country season and discovered his talent for speed. MaryBeth had a great basketball season almost undefeated! Aaron is doing great in school at the top of his class.

I am just so blessed to have such amazing children! But especially my favorite child, Afton, who is awesome.

Why cant every day be Christmas?

January 13. I am just stashing away the final remains of Christmas. Looking over the pictures (thank you Afton) I wonder why December is always the fastest month of the year? Can't it hang around a little longer?

I am most grateful for grown children who still want to come home, an almost 10 year old who still enjoys the magic of Christmas Eve, such a beautiful place to live (Williamsburg truly is THE place to be in December), and of course being just a stone's throw from the beach!

Change

As the leaves continue to change, noted changes and milestones within our family are taking place as well. This has been a busy Fall. Andrew entered his freshman year of high school. He also decided to detour from our family's usual choice of soccer or basketball and venture into the world of football. MaryBeth was most anxious to begin 7th grade and hence be able to play on the school basketball team. She also celebrated the big 13! She is still at a wonderful age where a weekend with mom and a few close friends is preferable. How much longer will that last? Aaron continues to be our favorite source of entertainment. At 9 (almost 10) he just squeaks by being young enough to trick -or- treat. Sad he is our last to dress up and go begging door to door. Following is a montage of pictures from the last several months. Here's hoping this will satisfy my daughter who is on me to make a new post. This one is for you Afton!!