a new storm

woke up to snow this morning--at least it clears out the air, they say that the mountains will get even more than the valley--it would be good if I can get up there and ski on wed. my short day
I will see how that goes--hope all of you that are getting snow (utah) and Rain (virginia) are doing okay with it--don't let the weather get ya down --keep a bright outlook--things have a way of working themselves out--and spring is just around the corner.

snow cave going strong--

the snow cave brought a lot of joy--to a lot of people

not to mention other day dad saw a little boy on the way home from school crawl in the snow cave that has held up pretty strong--and has not turned more to a 'utah arch' like in moab--the kids just can't resist it--it made for great holiday fun

dad and bryan get more done on the basement

bryan's basement' is coming along like ours did a few years ago--

MORE CHOC FONDUE

had so much fun with the choc fondue when you guys were home at Christmas decided to try it out again--hum...rice krispies and pound cake are a must for next year's fondue--menu-

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRYAN

53 GREAT AND WONDERFUL YEARS FOR BRYAN--HAPPY BIRTHDAY--YOU ARE SUCH AN INFLUENCE FOR GOOD ON ALL OF US--AND YOU ARE 'FUN' TOO-HOPE ITS A GREAT DAY!!

Congratulations Hayley on being a missionary 1 year

What Great experiences Irma Call has had since entering the Mission Training home one year ago today--CONGRATULATIONS HAYLEY

new year-new theme for Young Women and Young Men

Jan 7th

Dear family

Last night --and I attended YW and YM activity on a stake level they showed a video put out by the church introducing this years theme --Be strong (found in Joshua) and know that God is with thee where ever thou goest. The kids really seemed to grasp it and were so reverent. Pres Hunter talked about the fact that being raised in an active family is so wonderful --but for those who weren't they could be the example and choose for themselves to be active--so they the good be good parents one day and give their kids the advantage of an active family.

Sister Bryan talked about the strenghth the Book of Mormon reading had given her--especially as their son was undergoing brain operation this past year..Brooke hunter told of being in China and how when comfronted with tea and alcohal--of course she refused--but really got hassled about it--by the time--she left and at the last dinner--those who hassled her--told the waiters to take it from her and a friend Sam--and that they didn't drink and wouldn't be needing it--they had gained the respect of the English teachers. she also told about feeling alone at times-- but the patriarcle blessing she recieved gave her courage as well as the scripture saying (In John) I will not leave you comfortless-

the youth have so many challenges day to day--I think the whole evening reminded them that they are part of a bigger whole --world wide and they have the strength to stand alone.