28 December 2008

2008 Highlights & Random Facts

2008 Highlights & Random Facts
(In No Particular Order)
  • Jackson learned how to walk and talk...and he has never stopped either of them!
  • Josie completed her 1st dance class, recital and all.
  • Spring trip to Moab, Arches, Canyonlands w/ Laurie & Andy Bailey.
  • A quick trip to Portland Oregon for a friend's wedding, some sight seeing (Multnomah Falls, Portland Temple), and some gracious relatives (thanks Alan and Jill!).
  • Witnessing the Cougars blow out the UCLA Bruins.
  • Steve's promotion to Planning Director.
  • Jackson's amazingly curly hair!
  • The Ward Choir (and Kristin's Oboe) performing Candi's amazing arrangement of a Christmas song.
  • Steve hiked Mt. Timpanogos for the 1st time!
  • The whole family went through Timpanogos Cave.
  • Steve's work conference trip to Denver.
  • Countless fun with Grandma & Grandpa, Ben and Josh, Liesel, and all of the relatives that live close by.
  • We bought a 2nd car...twice (the 1st one was a dud).
  • The snow igloo we made a week ago - big enough for two adults to sit inside.
  • Watching Josie master the balance games on the Wii.
  • Steve was blind and now he sees! LASIK is a miracle!
  • 1st Camping trip with the kids was a success!
  • Dinosaur museums (Thanksgiving Point & Ogden)
  • Ward Clerk and Primary Presidency callings.
  • 4th of July in Huntsville.
  • Candi writing music - always coming up with music and lyrics throughout the day.
  • After a drought of 10 or 15 games, Steve finally beat his dad at Ticket to Ride.
  • Krohn Family Reunion in Midway - everyone was there! Quite a feat.
  • BodyWorlds in Salt Lake - the human body is amazing beyond words.
  • Josie getting so excited on the various carnival rides.
  • Parades, parades, parades. Never seen so many horses.
  • Hayrides, huge slides, petting zoos, and fun in a huge corn playpen.
  • The jailbird, jack the pumpkin king, and cannibal jack-o-lanterns.
  • Josie's ladybug halloween costume - bright red hair and all.
  • The Living Planet Aquarium - sharks, jellyfish, manta rays, starfish, octopus, etc.
  • Playing at the park how many times? Endless.
  • Reading books with the kids.
  • Steve's new hairdo...the "no hair"do.
  • Josie's bedtime stories - she tells us stories for her bedtime!
We had a fun year. I'm sure much more happened that we failed to mention, of course. Mostly we're thankful for our health, our wonderful kids, a good job, a place to live, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and family and friends - without whom we wouldn't have had such a great year. We love you all! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

5 comments:

Kristin said...

Great idea to write bullet points like that of what happened throughout the year. Love it.

Maren and Blake said...

What a great year. It sounds like things are going really well for you. It is fun reading about your family. We sure miss the Mumfords.

Juliann said...

Love your synopsis of 2008! What a great way to remember the highlights. Sounds like you guys had a great year!

Day Family Blog said...

Hey I didn't know that you composed music, that is awesome. I always wished I could do that. Fun filled year.

Aldred Family said...

It was fun reading the highlights!! Sounds like a great year! We made our blog private... will you email me the best email address to send an invite to?! marilee001@msn.com
Thanks!