Stars Were Gleaming, Silent Night, and Away in a Manger

I am so excited this year to start a new family tradition. On Christmas Eve, after dinner, we are going to open all of our presents from each other and then have a family sing-a-long. ( I am determined to pass my love of music on to my children. ) There are some beautiful songs in the childrens songbook so we will sing a few of those along with Silent Night (a family favorite) as we read part of the Christmas story in the scriptures. I am really excited about sharing this with my boys. I hope it will touch their hearts as it has mine while I have been preparing it.

We also want to pass along our love to all of you. I had the best intentions to send out Christmas cards this year but just never got them done. So this Christmas blog will have to do. I hope you are all well. We feel so blessed to have such a wonderful, supportive family and great friends. May the spirit of Christmas be with you now and all year through.

With much love,

the Kennedy's

So Much to Be Thankful For...

Ever since General Conference a couple of weeks ago, I have really been thinking about all of the many things I have been blessed with in my life. I have amazing parents who have always loved and supported me, I have the gift of the gospel and all that goes along with it, I am surrounded by good friends and neighbors, I have a husband who loves me and four beautiful boys who I adore... all of this and so much more. I just wanted to take a minute and recognize all that I have to be thankful for. Maybe this will inspire you to do the same. :)



"...if we reach deep enough and look hard enough, we will be able to feel and recognize just how much we have been given."
-Pres. Thomas S. Monson

Month Of Firsts

September was a month of firsts. First day of fourth grade, first day of second grade, first day of four year old preschool, first time eating baby food and first time crawling. All of these firsts have kept us busy :)

Yellowstone

We had an amazing time on our trip to yellowstone. We rafted down the river, roasted marshmallows, rode 4-wheeler, shopped, saw old faithful and a few animals, and just plain enjoyed each others company. Lots of great memories made!!

Time with Family

Steve and Melanie were here for a few days and we got to spend some time with them. We had a water party, a bbq and even went to the Dinosaur park. The boys all played really well together. It was fun to see them again!

The Summer Fun Continues

...got a new trampoline...birthday party for g-ma k...b-ball 2 on 2 and 24th festivities...still more summer fun ahead

Summer Fun has just begun

Already this summer we have had two parties (including Luke's blessing), a trip to boondocks and a short get-away to Wolf Creek. Can't wait to see what the rest of summer has in store.