Happy Christmas Time!

Ashley got MARRIED! On December 26, 2008 she was sealed for time and all eternity to David Blen Nance in the Palmyra, New York temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (The bride and groom even had a snowball fight after they came out of the temple). Ashley has since graduated from Brigham Young University - Idaho with a degree in Early Childhood Education/Special Ed. She and David are expecting a baby boy on (or near) December 31st.


Crystal lives in Provo, Utah and LOVES it there. She attends many social events and shops with her friends. She recently joined a running club that was formed by students in her apartment complex. She runs every weekday at 6am. Crystal is actively searching for a full time job in the food industry.


Elizabeth lives in Orem, Utah and attends Brigham Young University. Her major is Computer Science with an Animation emphasis. The dragon is one of her creations in progress. She and her friends have formed a sketching club called Snaggletooth. They meet twice a week to practice sketching. Sometimes they sketch each other. In the wee hours of the morning, Liz works on campus cleaning the McKay Building.

Mark is serving a mission for our church in the Pocatello, Idaho area. The above picture is of him (right) and his missionary companion (left) with a young person Mark baptized. Judging from his e-mails, he's diligently doing the work of the Lord by sharing the message of the Restored Gospel with anyone willing to listen. He is also having a FABULOUS time! He will be home next year, probably in time for Christmas.

Jessica is a senior in high school. Her college application to Brigham Young University - Idaho is more than half finished. Lately, she has been overcome by the urge to learn how to drive (even in the snow). She hopes to get her license in January. Of course we must mention Jessica's beautiful beagle, Savannah, who is 4 years old in people years. She is still led by her nose and loves to be with her people, until there is something gross to sniff.


Sam and Pam are both students now! Sam is working on his Business Management degree through University of Phoenix. Each class is a 5 week on-line intense adventure. Pam is working on a Teaching Assistant Certificate at Adirondack Community College, taking two courses at a time. At church Pam was recently asked to serve as president of the Primary Organization (18mo. olds - 11 yr. olds). Sam serves as the Albany, NY Stake Young Men President (12 - 18 yr. old boys).

We hope each of you enjoy a peaceful and joyous Christmas season and that your hearts carry those feelings throughout the new year!
WE LOVE YOU!