To Pennsylvania Folks are Travelin'

Jared and I had a great Christmas home at Pennsylvania. We had a great weekend with the Weeds, then we headed down to my house for the rest of break. It was so much fun to see how much the kids have grown, especially Toby. We have lots of Toby quotes and stories now, like,

"I need a shrink!" ....shrink being drink.

"That's easy, I can do that"...after he saw Dumbo flying with his ears.

"Mommy told me too"

"It's not my fault, Mom."

So that's my update on Toby, he's talking so much now, and it's fun to watch that little ball of energy play.

• Kimber has turned into a beautiful 16 year old....not that she was never beautiful, she always was....still writing her book and getting better everyday at drawing.
  

• Makiah is a good helper in the kitchen and is fun to joke around with. She too is turning into quite the beautiful young lady!
  

• Nephi is TALL....that boy needs to stop growing or we're all going to feel like shrimps. He helps dad alot outside. I was completely impressed at the pile of wood they made for Calcifer (our outdoor furnace that heats the house, quite efficient).
• Laken is a cutie too, growing up so fast! Soon she'll be going into young women at church! She enjoys reading and has an adorable smile.
• Benjamin seems to be doing better at his new Residential treatment center, which is really good news. He's grow so much too, and likes to play with Toby.
  
• Anika is as adorable as ever, and a sweetheart! It was fun to cuddle with her on the couch while watching cartoons with the kids.
• Poor Mom broke her toe not too long ago, but she's a trooper! She made us the most wonderful yummy meals, and I had a great time just talking with her (in person!).
  
• Dad, well, he's still the very best Dad I could have ever asked for! He's a diligent worker, and even fixed our home's dryer. It was fun to play balderdash as a family, and Dad's answers were the best..."A red flower... found in China!"haha

We had a really nice Christmas as well! So many nice gifts from both our families...we especially love our new GPS, my Crock and polish pottery piece, and Jared's new carry-on! And many other lovey things!!! But the best gift of all was being able to be home with family and meeting our beautiful new niece Sylvia! She is a precious little gem! Thank you Weeds and Barnharts for a wonderful Christmas! We love you and miss you all very much!