All the December Things

Welp. Another year bites the dust. 

High level recap:

Anders went to Hawaii for 2 weeks, including Christmas. We missed him, but he had a lot of fun and we're big fans of that. 

Addie's been subbing, and has been teaching a lifeguard certification class for the last week or so. Below is one of the many letters/drawings the kids she subs have given her. Super cute.

Big month for Aani: She got her wisdom teeth removed, submitted her mission papers, broke up with her boyfriend, and got her mission call! The mission call will be announced in 2 days, so I can't publish anything yet, sorry! She picked up 2 new nanny families as well, and has been keeping busy with all the things. 

Ava has been the queen of sleep, hanging with friends, turned 16 on the 1st, grinding through school. Enrolled in online drivers ed but not making much progress yet. 

Nils is busier than ever with all the work things... and bishop things all. of. the. time. It's crazy. Next project is getting the garage shop built out, and figuring out a new YT channel that fills his cup. We love and adore him. Loves soda and brownies. Loves a brisket sandwich from Zupas. Tennis elbow has been resolved thanks to a cortisone shot. 

I'm scattered all over and sometimes don't know which way is up. Fun facts: I've discovered that Sprite Zero is incredible. My knees are rebelling. I need to go on long walks for sanity. Sleeping is hard for me and requires a lot of assistance, but man I love it when it happens. Was given a miracle drug in September that has made my skin normal and I can't tell you how amazing it is. 

Aani was very entertaining after getting her wisdom teeth removed. 

Christmas Eve shenanigans.

Frozen burritos were a key player in Aani's wisdom teeth recovery.

Addie made this blanket for her friend for Christmas. It was a true labor of love. It's the Lehi Outdoor Pool. 

Some of the shoes of those attending the Lehi Outdoor Pool Christmas Party, hosted by Addie. 

Addie won Christmas, indeed. 

 Bobo McFoe, some vintage Addie literature. 

Aani and cute li'l nanny kid and Santa.

THE CALL IS HERE

She's a good egg. 

Aani and BryBear

Anders opening his Christmas presents before leaving for Hawaii.

Frozen burritos for the win! 

Poor Aan Aan.

What a life. 

 Band Concert!

So many youth activities. Bishops Storehouse. 

Aani leading the primary kids at the Christmas party. 

Ava's bday breakfast with Daddio.

All the youth things. 

Lehi ODP party.

Bishop's Bash

 
IT'S CHRISTMAS! 

Nils' favorites: Springerle and gingersnaps.

More youth

Christmas lunch with Nana.

More youth

Nils got a new custom guitar today. It's been being built for a really long time. 

It's been a good year. Lots of hard work, lots of long walks, long talks, learning, growing, messing things up, trying to do better, and realizing you never really know what you're doing. Lots of travel that nearly did us in by the middle of the year!

We're blessed with good family and good friends, but mostly...the CyberTruck. 

Love to all, but mostly...the CyberTruck. 

Thanks, 2025, for the memories, but mostly for...the CyberTruck. 

I love you, Nils. 😙 But not as much as....the CyberTruck. JKBILY.