New Year's Day with the Hancock's

We had our Hancock Christmas get-together on NewYear's Day. The cousins did their gift exchange and had fun as usual sharing their gifts. We had dinner together. This year we broke the ham and potatoes tradition and make Hawaiian Haystacks. It was easy and a nice change. We did our usual white elephant exchange and gift exchange with the parents. The kids had fun sledding for awhile until it got dark and they were forced to come in! It was a really fun day and we love spending time all together!

Heather feeding Sadie.
Maggie had fun in the snow too.

Fabulous 40!!!

Yes, the dreaded 40th birthday has come and gone. I feel the same but don't like saying my age outloud, it just doesn't seem right! How can I be 40? I celebrated it a couple of times which just rubbed it in even more. I celebrated it first, while we were in Idaho, with my family. My niece, Hailey's birthday is the day before mine so we celebrate together whenever we can.

Bryce is such a great husband! He planned a surprise party for me at Los Hermanos. When we got there some of our good friends were there waiting for us. They had decorated the table with all of the "over the hill" type stuff like lollipops that said "40 sucks" and crime scene tape that said, "warning: Hot Flash Zone" My friends gave me some great gifts like All Bran cereal, Depends undergarments, wrinkle cream, Beano and old people necessities. It was really fun and made me feel good that they would all come to help us celebrate my birthday. We are lucky to have some really great friends .

Bryce and me, Moores, Walkers, Durrants, Warrens and Heidi R.

Christmas Fun

The kids made this for Santa. Santa spelled "thanks" with the pretzels!

We had a great Christmas morning. Everybody was happy and excited when they opened their presents. Whewwww! Always a worry that somebody will be disappointed. We packed up and drove to Idaho after we finished opening presents. We picked up my grandma and took her with us so the car was very crowded. We had a great time in Idaho. It was fun spending when time with my sister and parents. I also got to see some of my high school friends that I haven't seen for a long time. It was a very fun, relaxing Christmas.

Musical Moments in December

These are some of the musical performances that the kids had during December. I love listening to kids sing! They are so cute. I am really proud of each one of my kids for trying to develop their talents. It takes a lot of courage to perform in front of people. I know that each one felt a satisfaction for doing something that they were nervous and skeptical about doing. Good job kids!

Keaton and his friend Jared performing at our ward Christmas party. This was

Keaton's first guitar performance. He did great and I was so proud of him!

Marlie singing her first solo at the ward Christmas party. She wanted to do it and it was her idea. Everyone was impressed with her confidence and beautiful voice.

Jace at his second grade Christmas show.


Marlie at her school choir Christmas performance.