Happy New Year!
To embrace all of the snow we have gotten this year we went on a snow outing. Joseph, Kimball, Lincoln and Annika went cross-country skiing while Eden and I did snowshoeing. The skiers had a nice time. Eden decided that snowshoeing was not for her. Rebecah stayed home where she could be warm.
Not the best picture of Joseph, but the only one I took! I didn't realize until I got home that his hand was in front of his face.
Lincoln was ordained a deacon in the Aaronic priesthood on January 4. It makes me so happy to see him passing the sacrament each week.
Rebecah's 16th Birthday!!
Rebecah had her "sweet 16" birthday. It basically felt like a normal day, but I made the breakfast and dinners that she requested.
She had a little excitement on her birthday, too. She received the following letter from the Post Master and included with the letter was her birthday card from Grandma and Grandpa Coffey. The card was in included, but someone had stolen the money out of the envelope! Rebecah had to fill out a form and return it to the post master so they could continue their investigation. We haven't heard anything further.
Rebecah requested a chocolate lover's cheesecake.
The day after Rebecah's birthday she went and took her permit test. She passed! She's now asking to drive. We just need to find time to have more lessons.
Rebecah requested a party this year. She loves breakfast foods so she asked for a brunch with her friends. She planned the menu and activities and it was the easiest party I have had to throw. Hooray for teenage parties where I don't have to entertain anyone! It was fun to hear Rebecah and her friends talking and laughing together.
Playing Clue.
Twinners! Yellow and navy.
Eden had a chorus concert and we attended that. Eden has attended so many concerts and school events over the years. She was very excited to finally have an event just for her and to have her family supporting her. The kids sang some fun songs!
Youth Temple Trip
This was the first time that Lincoln and Annika attended the temple and did proxy baptisms. It was a really great experience for all of us. I'm glad Joseph and I were both able to go.
Rebecah has been driving a few weeks now and she has made a lot of progress. She isn't against driving like Kimball was, so she is a lot more willing to practice.
We have had a fair amount of snow this month with a few days off from school. We were included in the big winter storm that covered half of the country. Church was canceled for us and we ended up with only 10-12 inches of snow, not the 18" that was predicted.
Eden enjoying some snow time with friends during a 2-hour delayed start to the school day.
