2012 in review

I thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas holiday!  Time with family was so special.  I enjoyed laughing, games, movies, and was so satisfied with the whole experience.  January 2012 brought sewing time and getting back to schedule.  We were released at Westridge 1st Branch and spent more time in our home Ward.  February brought doctor's appointments, more sewing, and some good family time.  March found us back at Westridge 1st Branch resuming our previous callings as Scoutmaster and Music director.  We also enjoyed my aunt's 80th birthday in Spanish Fork with lots of relatives.  We also began working with the Single Adults ages +31.  I enjoyed our Pic N Sew quilting group too.  April found us busy with weddings, baptisms, and family time.  May was full of doctor's, Scout O Rama, helping Sister missionaries, and a special bonus for Mothers' Day---Alan and Kari are expecting their first baby!   June brought camping at the Ward Campout, taking grandkids on a campout at the Spruces, and more doctors appointments.  The most fun was family time!  July brought more family time and games, Lois Stewart's funeral, lunch and dinner with our kids, and Judy Larson's funeral.  We enjoyed lots of activities with friends and family.  August started off with our yearly campout at the Spruces.  Always fun to visit with family for a week!  On August 24 I had a mini-stroke and began a long recovery.  Fortunately, my only problem was weakness and no energy.  In September I managed to get through a funeral, Stake picnic, the Bradford Reunion, Pic N Sew at my house, and some good family time.  October brought more doctor appointments, a home sleep test, going to the Scarecrow Festival at Westridge, and Time Out for Women, and baby showers for Hudson.  November brought the birth of Alan and Kari's son Hudson Noah Mills.  He weighed 5 lbs 9 oz. and was 19 inches long.  We enjoyed going to the hospital with two daughters and a grandson.  I also enjoyed some good news on my health--all tests came back normal.  Thanksgiving was delightful.  We had thirteen including two boys from the Academy.  Its been quite a year!  Although the nation and state faced many tragedies, we recognize SO many blessings in our life.  We are blessed with special family and wonderful friends that make our life one of joy.  Happy New Year!