To
our Dear
Friends and Family,
December
2012
Merry
Merry Christmas Loved Ones! What a special time of
year we get to enjoy each Christmas season. I love spending this
wonderful time with my family and friends. To help you get in the
Christmas spirit and feel like you're right here celebrating with us
here's a few of my favorite things about Christmas..
Enjoying:
the hustle and bustle of decorating the house and shopping for gifts,
the quiet moments next to the Christmas tree late at night after my
family is sleeping, the chance to say “Merry Christmas!” to
everybody I see, the planning and preparing to make Christmas Eve and
Christmas day even better than the ones before, worshiping in church
and remembering the true reason of the season, singing and listening
to Christmas music- from Nat King Cole to the Jackson 5 and of course
our sacred hymns of praise, making cookies and treats and devouring
all the goodies in sight, spending extra time with loved ones who
live far away, hiding gifts in secret spots promising that if said
gifts are found they will promptly be returned to the stores,
proclaiming my belief in Santa and the magic of believing, reminding
myself to slow down and enjoy the celebration of our Savior's birth,
the family parties and late night outings with friends, snow- if
we're lucky and Elsie gets her wish, and of course giving and
receiving Christmas cards and presents-everybody loves to feel loved!
Here's a little bit of what we've been up to.
Elsie-
age 10 but turning 11 three days after Christmas has definitely
become quite sure of her awesome self. This is not an
exaggeration....she loves saying, “Elsie is awesome” and writing
it on anything she can. Those foggy winter windows in the van have
it written all over them. She's in 5th grade and king of
her elementary school. She loves her class and circle of friends,
being with the same classmates for 3 years now has let her become
outgoing and friendly, definitely not shy. Soccer and all sports are
still a passion for her. She started piano last January and is
constantly playing it....to the point of annoyance at times. :)
Creating stories and games is a favorite of Els'. Did I mention her
book she made for Grandma when we were down there? It's called “What
is awesome?” She's an amazing helper with chores and caring for her
2 little cousins, and even changes messy diapers when necessary.
Early riser and super conscientious, feisty and kind too, that's our
Elsie girl.
Lorenzo
aka Ren- age 12. He's in 7th grade now! That's the 2nd
year in Middle School here and he loves it. No longer the youngest in
school, he knows what's going on in Middle School land. He's our
amazing trombone player!!! He goes to Jazz band early in the morning
twice a week along with playing in the 7th grade band. He
loves it! He tried his hand at Basketball this Fall and did great
for having never played in a league before. However, his true love
is soccer. He hopes to do track in the Spring and definitely soccer
next fall. He turned that magic age of 12 in March and received the
Aaronic Priesthood. He's now our sweet little deacon and gets to
pass the Sacrament each Sunday. I'm amazed at how much he's grown.
He's in the Deacon's Quorum and goes on overnight scout camps, even
backpacking ones. He gets himself up and going every morning and
works hard in school, even though 7th grade is more of a
challenge than past grades. He's still very in love with video games
and cars, basically anything with wheels.
Matthew
is simply amazing. Trying to keep his head above water with
work and kids and wife and home. He occasionally takes time to have
a break with video games, playing his horn, going to the movies. His
favorite hobby is smooching his wife though... speaking of his crazy
wife, she thought this was the summer to buy a new house. Right
before a previously scheduled vacation to the beach she put in an
offer. Talk about crazy, right!?! Yup, we moved a few miles south
of our old neighborhood into the PERFECT home for us. It was a whirl
wind deal of packing, moving, closing in just a few weeks. It was
definitely the decision the Lord had in mind for us. We love our
“pretty new house” (that's what I like to call it) and really
enjoy the new ward too. We're
officially in our own little
Morrow Home. :) Loving
the new neighborhood and still close to our old friends. Come
and visit us!
Alicia,
that's me. Crazy, wonderful and enjoying life to the
fullest. Moving was definitely one of the highlights of the year. I
finally have “my pretty room” which is the living room right when
you walk in that has the piano and bookshelf and seating area. It's
always clean and welcoming. The family room just off the kitchen is
where the kiddos can play and we can lounge in front of the TV. Two
living spaces is fantastic! I'm still watching my adorable nephews 3
days a week. Jumping through the hoops of full time Mommyhood and
Wifey-land, enjoying times with my Honey Badgers (bestest friends)
and trying to make the clock in life slow down. We had a blast on
our recent trip with the Cowdell fam to Disneyland and little cruise
to Mexico. We traveled to Utah this summer, the beach and a few
camping trips. Thankfully, it's been a very blessed year.
We're
thankfully healthy
and happy, and only yell and
fight when nobody is watching....I mean, never, we never have arguing
or chaos in this house. One of the good things about writing a sappy
letter like this is, it helps you take the time to remember what
you're really grateful for and how good life is. Sure there's days
when you just want to hide under the covers and sleep till Spring
time. There's moments when changing diapers and picking up the same
toys left out by the kiddos seems monotonous. When those darn dishes
and laundry continue to appear even when I just did them. Yet, every
night after the family's sleeping I try to take a moment and remember
why I'm here. Why I fight to stay healthy and positive. Why I harp
on my children about making good choices. Why I pray to my Father in
Heaven. It's because He wants us to be happy and not just endure
life, but enjoy this journey on Earth. He sent His Son here for us.
To show us the way and atone for us. Keep on keeping on dear Loved
ONES. He is mindful of you and loves you. Christ is the Reason for
the Season.
Now
go have some cookies and cocoa! You've had your daily reading dose
for the Morning
:)
Wishing
you love and a very Merry Christmas,
Matt,
Alicia, Lorenzo and Elsie
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