Evening at the San Diego Temple

On Sunday December 14, 2008 my mom, my sister Kristie, and Tiffany and myself went to the San Diego Temple to listen to a Christmas program that they have there. Every night until December 23rd The Temple has different stakes from San Diego performing every night. It was so much fun to go to the Temple and sit on the grounds and listen to christmas music. I just love this time of the year, and I love christmas music. So we really enjoyed ourselves.

5k Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis

On Saturday December 13, 2008 we participated in the 5k Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis. We did it with some family friends. We signed all of our kids up and they formed a team. Their team raised over $400.00 dollars for arthritis. We are very proud of them. We didn't know if Tiffany would be able to make the whole 3 miles, but Jeff and I decided we would carry her part of the way if we had to. We just thought this was very important, and we wanted her to do somthing for others. She was very excited about doing this. She started off strong. By mile 2 she started getting tired. We kept asking her if she wanted one of us to carry her, but she said no. She said " I am going to walk the whole way." She finished the race. She ran the last little bit to the finish line and did 3 miles in 1 hr 3 min and 46 seconds. We were so proud of her. It was such a fun experience. We are trying to teach Tiffany about doing things for others. She has such a caring and loving spirit. We feel so lucky that Heavenly Father picked us to be her parents. Jeff and I decided to make this 5k Jingle Bell Run/Walk a yearly tradition!!

Tiffany's Christmas Dance Recital

On Friday December 12, 2008 Tiffany performed in her Christmas Dance Recital. She just loves dancing. It is one of her most favorite things to do. She did so good. She remembered every step, and some of the other girls in her class were looking at her to see what they were supposed to do next. She was taking Jazz this session so she did her dance to the song "I Want Candy." She was shaking her hips and moving to the music. We are so proud of her!!