Williams Family 2014

We have had an exciting year and received many blessings!

Jon graduated from BYU in April with Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.  He started working at Adobe in Lehi as a Network Control Technician. He also serves in the Elders Quorum presidency in our ward.  Lisa is still working as a nurse practitioner at Central Utah Clinic in Dermatology.
In July we welcomed twin baby girls, Charlotte & Emma!  They are so sweet and have been a wonderful addition to our family.  Jane is a great big sister to them.  She loves her little "twinies" and likes to tell everyone about them.
This summer Jane started a dance class where she has been learning tap and ballet.  She loves to show us all the dances she is learning.  She also started preschool recently where loves show and tell and working on art projects.
We feel very blessed in our lives.  We are grateful for this time of year and for our Savior, Jesus Christ.  We wish you all a Merry Christmas and we hope 2015 is a great year for us all!

Price Family 2014

We have had a great year filled with family activities!  Our youngest son, Blake was born last year at the first of December so this year it has been fun to see him grow and meet milestones.  It's probably safe to say that he is the favorite around here.  All of his older siblings love to carry him around, dress him up and play house with him.  He is truly a joy to have around!

Katelyn turned 10 this year. She loves playing the piano, playing soccer, reading and learning how to cook. She is a great babysitter and is very responsible.  She is hoping to learn to play the violin this year.

Taylor started kindergarten this year.  He loves it, especially because his teacher's name is Mrs. Taylor. He enjoys learning to read and he is anxious to go to first grade so he can have lunch at school. Soccer has become one of his favorite things.

Andrew in is preschool and is learning how to write is name.  He is always making us laugh and has many sound effects to share.  He loves to play with the big kids.

Blake is growing up so much.  He has started walking and loves to play in the toy room with the older kids.  His smile melts our hearts.

Ryan is doing well at Adobe.  He is now managing the storage team and enjoys the commute (1 1/2 miles away from our home.) He is serving as the Ward Clerk in our ward.

Christa loves being home with the kids.  She is serving as the ward compassionate service leader and loves to see how the Lord works through service.

We truly have been SO blessed this year.  It is only through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that we receive our greatest blessings.  May we remember the true meaning of Christmas this year.  We love you all and feel blessed to have you in our lives.

Tyler & Mandy Whitaker 2014

We've have a great year! Mandy is busy with Jordan's school activities and Brooklyn's Dance class and joy school. Tyler's business continues to grow. He spent some time in Australia and China working with customers. We're working hard and loving life. Brooklyn is a fun spunky little girl with a lot of life and Jordan is growing up and becoming a fine young man. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Ted and Melinda 2014

We have had a joyful and tender year.  Last December our eleventh grandchild, Blake Theodore Whitaker (Christa and Ryan’s child) was born.  We celebrated the New Year in Kennewick, Washington with Tom, Monica and girls.  We had a great time learning about the area and meeting some of their friends and ward members. 

On April 6^th Ted’s mother, Charlotte Hartman Whitaker passed away. She was 91 years old.  She lived an exemplary life of faith and service. We will miss her.

July 20^th Lisa gave birth to twin girls, Charlotte and Emma.  They are sweet and precious.  They, along with older sister, Jane, have kept Lisa and Jon very busy. We have loved helping out where and when we could. 

We love to spend time with our fabulous grandchildren.  We have taken them on adventures, hoping that they will have good memories of their grandparents.

Our travel this year has been to the national parks and time in San Diego.  We are still basking in the glow of our cruise across the Atlantic with time spent in Europe and Brazil in 2012. Our Brazilian Family continues to be a blessing in our lives!

Our callings with the young single adults have been a joy to us.  We appreciate the enthusiasm of this age group.  They are valiant and preparing to lead the Church in whatever part of the world they will find themselves. 

Ted enjoys retirement, but says, “There are no days off!”  He sometimes helps our neighbor with her limo service and has driven some celebrities and high profile people.  Melinda is still teaching first grade.

Life is good! We love this time of year when the world celebrates the miracle of the Savior’s birth and the hope we have in our hearts because of his life and atonement.

With warm wishes for you and your family,

Ted and Melinda

Bryce Canyon- Our favorite vacation spot!

Jensen Family 2014

The Jensen Family's Top Ten of 2014
(in no particular order)

1. Trips to Canada and Utah to see family.
2. Tom going on a horseback ride with his Dad and brothers.
3. McKenna getting braces, being on the volleyball team, and National Junior Honor Society.
3. Trip to Disneyland!
4. Jill starting kindergarten and making new friends.
5. Brooke doing piano lessons and swim lessons.
6. Trips to Lake Chelan, Silverwood, Seattle, and Portland.
7. Monica picking and canning the biggest, juiciest peaches.
8. Going to the BYU football game and running the Cougar Run.
9. Reading the Book of Mormon as a family now that everyone can read!
10. Popcorn and movie night together.

We wish you the very best this Christmas season and through the new year. As Pres. Monson said, "May we give as the Savior gave. To give of oneself is a holy gift. We give as a remembrance of all the Savior has given. May we also give gifts that have eternal value, along with our gifts that eventually break or are forgotten. How much better the world would be if we all gave gifts of understanding and compassion, of service and friendship, of kindness and gentleness."