Christmas letter

So this year has come and gone faster than the ones before. We have really enjoyed blogging and reading everyone's blogs that have one. It is such a great way to keep in touch and feel that our family and loved ones are not so far away. It is so easy to do and if you have access to a camera, a computer and have a few extra minutes a month to spare you can do it too.

Travis is working hard and when he is not working he is hunting, fishing or taking the kids out with the four wheelers. He is continuing his education at the College of Southern Nevada. He takes one or two classes a semester so that keeps him extra busy. He is going for his Associates in Business.

I am still working at the hospital, I'm not going for my RN anymore. I decided it was too much stress on the family and me. I'm going for my bachelors in healthcare administration now and we'll see where that leads me. I took one class at University of Phoenix so far and hope to continue there. All the classes are online which works out great for the family.

Clay is in the third grade and doing great. He has really enjoyed his teacher this year and working hard to do his best. He was baptized in November and became a boyscout in August. He has really liked going to the activities they have for them. He is back into gymnastics where he works on upper body strengthening and coordination. In the spring he will start baseball again.

Taylin is in dance and gymnastics. She was going to gymnastics after Clay's school so we decided he might as well participate while she is there. They both love it and it is a good work out. She loves to play outside and work with her dad. She would spend all day out there if she could. She loves to play with Mokey and Keo. I'm surprised Keo hasn't bitten her yet, the way she torments him.

We just got a turtle about two months ago. I haven't written about her. Her name is Tory the tortoise. She fits in the palm of your hand but will grow eventually. She was given to us by a friend and she was really active the first couple of weeks and now all she does is sleep. We have to keep tapping the aquarium to make sure she is not in a deep sleep (if you know what I mean). We will put her outside in the Spring when it warms up. I know I wrote more about the turtle but everything that has happened to our family has been blogged about. So just read on and click on old posts to continue and leave comments where you want.

We are so thankful for our family and friends. We are thankful for our Saviour's birth and this special time of year that we can celebrate together. I don't know where we would be without the love and support of each and every one of you. I hear from these people that don't have any family or grandparents and I wonder how they make it without them. I don't know what we would do without our family here in Las Vegas. They help us out and support us so much. We love each and every one of you and think of you often. Please know that you are in our prayers and our thoughts. Merry Christmas and we hope you have a very happy and prosperous New Year.

The Ivies