You'll Shoot Your Eye Out...

Jake woke on Christmas morning to find a genuine carbine action Red Rider BB Gun residing under our Christmas Tree. He was elated. Reed was elated. And I am not going to lie to you, that BB gun is really fun. We shoot it in the basement. We had a tournament. We will probably have many more. Reed won the first one. He probably won't win the next because I can practice when the kids are in school.

6:05 a.m.

Merry Christmas...

We wish you a Merry Christmas, a day filled with love and laughter, and a life filled with the love of our Savior.

Gingerbread....

This year Santa will be enjoying Grandma Simper's famous gingerbread cookies courtesy of the three little elves. We have been super busy with home building, Christmas shopping, and dentist appointments. Jake was really glad he wore his lucky underwear today, as his cavity was too small to fill. Sometimes that underwear really pays off!

Saturday...

Saturday was very eventful at our house. We began the day at the Ward Christmas Party, where our family got to sing part of the "Twelve Days of Christmas." Torey also sang with the Primary kids and a good time was had by all. Following that the gentlemen in our family went to see Jammie for some haircuts. And then.... we had to go and help save a goat. Well, we sat in the parking lot for three hours while Reed helped to save a goat. But then we were treated to this...

This is Kennecott Copper Mine, and I hope I spelled that right. Because we waited so patiently, and no one was harmed in the car, we got to drive up and see the biggest hole in the world - you can even see it from space.
This tire costs $25,000, and as we all know it takes four tires to drive a dump truck. Do the math. That is super-duper expensive. We were happy to just stand by it. We wanted to thank our favorite friend and engineer, Russ, for letting us see something really cool. So, thank you.
Next up was Grandma Glenda's Christmas party. It was lots of fun to hang out with the cousins and perform in the talent show. Santa Claus even stopped by for a minute to hand out candy canes. Jake asked him for a little brother - and if not that, then an elf. So, if anyone knows of an elf or a brother looking for a home, please call.
This is the latest picture of the house. It now has part of a roof so that's good news... or is it?

Another House Picture....

It's coming right along.

A Shameless Plug for the South Jordan Fire Department....

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