May the Spirit of this Season be with you all
as we take time to reflect the significance of Christ's Birth
and the Joy God's gift brings to our lives!
We have now been in Illinois for four years. Our longest stay in a home so far... and This year was so fun. I feel so blessed... Our favorite time was our trip to Disney World. It really is one of the happiest places on earth and Magical. I could go every year. We were also able to make a quick trip to Utah with my parents coming back to Nauvoo Illinois and our home. While here my Dad helped Mike tile the backsplash in our kitchen. It looks beautiful and my dad is Awesome!
Mike and I also had the opportunity to go on a two day Pioneer Trek this summer with the youth of our church. It was a great expereince to work hard and to see the sacrifice others made for their beliefs, which I am a part of now.
Mike broke his leg this year and here's to hoping he doesn't fall again this winter. He also started a new Job at a new company in Wisconsin, and is enjoying the challenge. Look's like we will be here longer now. He loves boating and spending time with the family. His new project was installing our new projector. Family movie night will be great during this cold winter.
I- Aleath- am loving being home with the children and reading my books for book club. I did find out I am anemic, so hopefully taking iron will help with the energy level and I won't need to sleep as much. I also planted two trees and did some landscaping as we are now staying here longer. I guess you could say we are putting our roots down.
Jaden started 3rd grade and loves, loves Reading. He is on the Harry Potter series. He also really excelled at baseball this year. I hope he continues as I love watching baseball over soccer. He is a very responsible son and so fun to have around. His life pretty much consists of legos, and lego Star Wars.
Jill is in 1st grade and really loves to sing. She has been asked to sing a duet with her Dad twice in Church, and the spirit of God has been so strong. I love to hear her sing. At least she'll sing with Mike and I. She is also enjoying Jazz and ballet. She is so much fun. She has so much happiness and spunke in her she makes us laugh.
Tyler started preschool this year and likes it even though he says he doesn't want to go to school. Due to overhearing older siblings. He does not want to grow up, but can't wait to be four in a couple of weeks. He is a character, and adds a lot of smiles in our home to and many new challenges for mom.
Little man Tate just turned two and the sweet calm boy has left out the door. He really only yells 'Hey' at everyone. He is so cute though and gets away with too much really. He loves to be like the big boys and laughs alot. Some day he might talk, but I have learned in a way to enjoy this time of no talking, because they are still nice to you.
Life has also brought challenges and I have seen the Lord's help. I hope I can live up to my end of life.
I am truly grateful for perfectly wonderful family and friends that bring us so much joy.
I am thankful for Jesus Christ and the peace that comes to me and my family as we follow him.
We love you all. (To those few people that read my blog... I really love ya!)
Merry Christmas. Love the Thomas'
