This is the last time that we will all be together for 2 years. Kimberlee and Lance came down from Oregon for Christmas and this is Weston's last Christmas because he leaves for his mission in February. We all got together and my niece, Hillary Porter toke our family picture. We were very fortunate to have Grandma Jean in our picture.
Here are all the grandchildren holding their number in order. Kate has her #6 upside down. We have 11 grandchildren and each and everyone of them are special to us.
This is the last picture with Griffin with both of his front teeth. A couple of days after this picture he was in an accident and hit his front teeth and lost one of them. We are just grateful that everyone was safe. We felt blessed.
Here is a picture of all our 6 children and Grandma Jean.
Here are all the girls. Aren't they just beautiful?
And here are the handsome boys. Love them all.
The grandchildren all love Weston and here is a picture of them all hugging their favorite Uncle Weston. When he is on his mission, they are going to miss him. Weston loves each one of them and loves to wrestle them. He is a great Uncle.
2012 was a very challenging year for Linda. Linda was diagnosed with choridal melanoma cancer in her left eye. Through the challenge of radiation and keeping her eye, we have learned many lifetime lessons. Adversity can make you strong. Ross has finished up jobs in New Mexico. Linda will be so glad to have him in Arizona. Weston graduated from high school and was named "player of the year in football". Weston received his mission call to serve a mission and will leave in February. We are all so proud of his decision to serve the Lord. Now we will be empty nesters. Griffin has already called and asked for his Grandma DeeDa to come and visit him. I think we can find things to keep us busy the coming year with 11 grandchildren.
