The Nitty Gritty

Hi family!! Look who stopped by for a visit today! THE GARRETT'S!! Courtney and Trevor are moving to West Virginia and Sara is accompanying them on the drive. They surprised us in the church parking lot! It was so fun having them over for a bit before they headed back on the road. A Sunday drop in family visit! Dream come true:) William was approved in church today to be ordained as a deacon to the Aaronic priesthood. He looked so big and so little at the same time when he stood up as his name was read. His main duty as part of serving others as a deacon will be to pass the sacrament.  He's excited to go to the youth activities on Wednesday nights.  Our church is no longer affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America. We have a new children and youth program. I have to admit, I'm so relieved I don't have to worry about scouts anymore! It was a lot of work. The new youth program follows the scripture, "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and i...

2019 Ended with a bang! We got to travel to Las Vegas to spend Christmas with Grandpa Steve and Grandma Dana. They sure know how to do Christmas right! Uncle Walker came too which always makes it double the fun! We got to see the new Star Wars together, go bowling, went to church (such a neat diverse ward, lots of refugees), delivered goodies, and ate a delicious Christmas Eve meal. After we opened our presents on Christmas morning, we drove up to Salt Lake City to see more family. With the Garrett side of the family, we saw the movie Spies in Disguise and went to Temple Square! We also got to see our friends Trish, Natalie, and Dave Bisson. Grandma tradition--build a gingerbread house!  With the Bickmore's we ate delicious food, hung out and went to the Living Planet Aquarium! It was freezing in SLC! I couldn't' believe it. Luckily, we beat the winter storm on our way back to Vegas. Diane and Cute Calvin ...