Christmas Letter to our Children 2007

Christmas Letter To Our Children 2007

Another year is nearly over, almost time to start anew
It’s time to evaluate, just how much we grew.
Did we learn anything this year, anymore of the truth
Did we grow a little wiser, and continue to advance from our youth
We’re not sure about you, but we think maybe we’ve grown
Maybe not as much as before, but as much as we could on our own.

This was a very good year, starting in January with a cruise with you all
To Mexico with you and spouses, didn’t we have a ball
The food and the Karaoke, as fatting and fun as can be
An exciting game of family feud, and then dancing to Nacho Libre
This was a highlight of our year, a great way to start 07
So much fun in just four days, seemed like we were in heaven

February brought a trip to Lake Havasu, a wonderful new experience,
To the fireworks show of the century, we haven’t been the same since
Then on to Salt Lake City, to attend an insurance convention
And also visit Jason and Jenifer, and give their kids some attention

In March we went to Sacramento, for Matthew’s 8th birthday
And stand as witness to his baptism, what more can we say.
Then Nedra had another birthday, seemed like this one came real fast
So fast in fact that she said, “let’s just let this one pass”
In April we had some fun, going to San Francisco
To dinner with my boss, and see the “Jersey Boys” show

May was the 4th anniversary, of Betty and Denny too
So we cruised the Hawaii Islands, what else could we do
And although it was fun, to be in the sun and on the sea
We really think we are cruised out, at least until it becomes free
May was also the month for Cannon, and we are so very glad
This year he turned 8, and got baptized by his dad

June was another trip, back to SLC again
For McKenna’s graduation, and dad’s birthday party with Jen
It was also a milestone for Kenny, who graduated from High School
Now that he is an adult, he won’t be anyone’s fool.

July was a lot of fun, for every one of us
As we traveled to LA, we should have rented a bus
We went to the Zambrana picnic, kids and the grandkids too,
Then spent the day at the beach, it felt like we were at a zoo.

In August we went back to Utah, a trip to BYU
To attend education week, and learn what we should do
We learned about the gospel, the great plan of happiness
We’ll do it again next year, it was fun we must confess.
We can’t think of anything else, that we would rather learn
Than how God wants to bless us, rather than have us burn

A quick stop at Jen’s house, where we saw two wonderful plays
Saturdays Warriors, and Joseph and his Dream Coat had us all Amazed
Then on to Las Vegas, because our company made us
To attend more education meeting, that turned out to be a plus
Because we took some time to see “The Phantom of the Opera” play
It was so much more fun, than being in class all day

Let us not forget, that in August and then in September
We both got new cars, ones that we’ll always remember.
Nedra got a new Highlander, more bells and whistle than her last one
Dad got a Solara convertible, yes it’s a very fast one.
We bet you wish you had one, but we know that you can see
These cars cost lots of money, no they are not free.
So when you are old and wise, just like your old man
You can have one too, just make it part of your plan.

September was also the month, that Gabe took a ride
It wasn’t exactly a vacation, he spent most of his time inside.
But we think we all learned a lesson, for the three months he was away
We learned to love more and more, as we supported him each day.
Our prayers along with his, were heard by God above
And he showered each one of us, with a very special love.
The kind that only comes, from trials and tribulations
That makes us stronger and wiser, and seldom needs explanations.

Then in October and November, as a family we got together
For trick or treat with the kids, in some very nice cool weather.
To eating a lot of food, at tables decorated so nice
And a delicious turkey too, full of grandpa’s special spice.

So now as we celebrate, this last month called December
Let us not forget, and always try to remember.
That this is a time to reflect, on the things that we have done
The trials and the experiences, along with all the fun.
Time to consider how much, that each of us will learn
From this wonderful year, that caused our hearts to burn.
As we gained support, and gave service to each other
And received the blessings from God, and inspiration from our Brother

Our brother Jesus Christ, who was born so very long ago
In a small town of Bethlehem, in April when there wasn’t any snow.
Let us always remember, how he was born and how he would live
To make our lives better, think about what he was willing to give.
He did it all for us, yes for me and you
Now let us do all we can, and try our best to stay true.
To our Heavenly Father, who sent Jesus to the earth
And gave us a new life in him, even a second birth.
Finally try to remember, something you already know
We love you too, Your Father and Mother here below

They say it’s not good to be proud, we should always try to be humble
But it is so very hard, when we have kids that don’t cause trouble
Oh we know at times each one of you, can make us laugh or make us cry
But all in all we must say, we know all of you really try
You try to be good and do what is right, and when one of you stumble
The rest of you just pick up the pieces, and support the one who’s in trouble

As we end this year we want you all to know, how very proud we are
Of each and everyone of you, who are willing to work so hard
And do what is right against all the odds, and help each others cause
And in helping your fellow man, you make us stop and pause.
To thank our Heavenly Father, for our children, yes all eight
For making our life a blessing, that will last long after we past the pearly gate.

So thank you our special children, for everything that you do
That made this year so wonderful, for Nedra, for Dad, and for you.

Love Forever,



Dad and Nedra


Postscript: We can’t thank you enough for the Perfect gift we received from all of you this year. It was the most enjoyable and appreciated gift we have ever received. It is worth more than any amount of money. We just hope this will be a new Christmas traditions that will go on for the rest of our lives. Although we will know what our gift is each year, we will still be surprised and pleased with the content. And a very special thanks to Gwen who did so much work to make this special book come to reality.
We hope you enjoy the dinner at Yosemite Ranch Restaurant and an evening at the movie. Remember we will baby sit for you if you give us enough warning.