Every year I think it's the best Christmas we've had as a family. This year is no exception. This year we are celebrating with two new family members, Andrew (Lauren's fiance) and sweet baby Mya Jane. She'll be just two weeks old today, and she is the most kissable looking baby I know... not prejudiced in any way, huh? Her mom and dad are doing a fabulous job and keeping her so happy and content. We all got to visit last night and just watched her sleep on Dave's chest while the BYU bowl game was on. They like to hang out together...
It rocks to be a grandparent! We can't wait to see her on Christmas Day.
The past year has been full of stuff, and since I didn't write a letter with our Christmas cards, I thought I'd record some of it here. Since last Christmas...
January - Mark and Sharon visited Grandpa & Grandma Price to help with some of their move. They sold their house in February and were glad that another family can make memories there.
February - Dave and Kaitlin bought their first home! We helped them move, and Braden got his driver's permit.
March - Adam starred as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz at Kennedy Jr. High, and was a big hit. He won Best Actor at the year-end school awards ceremony. He also participated in the Kennedy Chorale singers and the track team. Lauren and Sharon sang solos in a reprise of the Ten Virgins musical program for the stake.
April - Braden was ordained a Priest at church. For his 16th birthday, we held a house party with a live band, The Sweater Friends. Lauren was accepted to nursing school in April, and a few days later, her friend Andrew returned from a mission to Finland. They reached an understanding within days and it's been a whirlwind courtship! Dave and Kait brought home two sweet little yorkie puppies, and a week later they announced they were expecting!
May - Braden ran distance events for the Hunter High track team, and got very buff working out. He wrote some new songs with his band, Midnite 30, and Adam joined the band as bass player. They did some recording and performed a few house shows and at a fair in Tooele. We took the kids to Park City for a long weekend and enjoyed a great condo and the Alpine Slide & zip line. Adam performed in the talent show with his bass guitar.
June - Sharon had major surgery and took the month off! Recovery went very well.
July - Adam turned 15 - he's very social! The whole family took a day trip to Deer Creek to do some jet skiing. We celebrated the 4th of July with Mark's family. The boys went to youth conference.
August - Mara had her tonsils out, and was not very happy. Lauren bought her first car! She had a birthday, and the next day she started nursing school at the University of Utah. Adam began high school at Hunter (10th grade), Braden became a Junior, and Mara started 6th grade.
September - Adam tried out for the musical White Christmas and began a rigorous rehearsal schedule. Braden ran Cross Country, and later injured his leg, but kept working out with the team. Mara turned 12 and entered the Young Women's program, which she loves. Kait started bedrest for early contractions.
October - Lauren got her engagement ring, and started officially planning for her wedding on May 22, 2010, including taking some bridal and engagement photos.
November - Adam performed as General Waverly in 5 showings of White Christmas, and he was fantastic!! We held our own Thanksgiving dinner at home - so perfect having all nine of us here.
December - Baby Mya Jane Hutchinson arrived to proud parents Dave and Kait! We're all in love.
All year, Mark served on Saturdays at the Jordan River Temple and as Elders Quorum president. He is still a Therapist for Heritage Schools and a Clinical Director for JSS. He works very hard and still keeps up the yard nicely. Sharon enjoyed staying home more than she can say. It allowed her to help at the schools and at church, attend all the performances and track meets and school programs, organize at home, work on wedding plans, can fruit, and do a little crafting. She loves book club and read a lot this year. Both of them are thrilled to be grandparents to little Mya.
Merry Christmas! Please keep in touch with us!
