2009 Christmas Update

Wow! Time flies. Our last entry was in November. Much has happened this year.

Doug has continued in the Sacamento Symphonic Winds. He purchased a used professional model clarinet and is having a wonderful time. (Early Christmas gift.) Pam played with the group during one rehearsal, but decided that she did not have time for it this year. In spite of this, when the band was notified by one of the flute players that they could not attend our Christmas Concert, they asked Pam to sit in. She did so and did a wonderful job. Doug also continues with the 11 year old Scouts, a high school soccer referee and the latest, ham radio. His new call sign is KJ6AQU. His law practice has the same struggles everyone else does in this economy.

Pam has continued as Relief Society President, member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, mother, and continuing student at BYU. She has her sights set on graduating with her bachelors degree and is on target to do so. She was in charge of scheduling over 25 musical performances for the 4th annual Granite Bay Nativity Exhibit at our church. Over 400 nativities from around the world were displayed for three days in our church. She feels very blessed to have so many opportunities to grow in life. Her family (including all her darling grandchildren)bring her great joy.

All the children are doing fine:
David and Melissa continuing in Eagle Mountain, Utah, and expecting another girl in February. David is the Bishop's Executibve Secretary.
Steve and Heather are still in Gilbert, Arizona, where he is working on his Ph.D.. He was just made Elders Quorum President.
Sherry is still at BYU and loving it. She is something like an exercise science major and should finish up in about one and one-half years. She still loves harp, serving in the temple and enjoys running.
Richard is also at BYU. He has continued to work at BYU catering, so he is busy and well fed most weeks. He also got his ham radio license this year, at the same time as Doug. (He got a more advanced license.)
Gary has returned from the Cape Town South Africa Mission with an honrable medical release. He will start at Sierra college in January and is looking for employment so he can save the money necessary to attend a four year school.
Lisa has had another year of music and school. She scored well on the ACT and is hoping to attend BYU next fall. Besides the Marching Band, the Sacramento Youth Symphony, School Choir, Honor Bands, Honor Choir, and solo work, she is busy as can be.

Hope you and your family are well and are enjoying the blessings of this season. We are so thankful for the gospel and the real reason for this season - Jesus Christ.

Love,

Doug and Pam