Big things in January

Some big highlights for January 2019:

On Jason's birthday, a Sunday, we made a family trip to take Rhiannon back to Reno for school.  There was a bit of dicey weather, but Jason got us there safely and in great time.  We enjoyed a tasty, pricey buffet at the casino we were staying at, and then in the morning we got breakfast at IHOP and dropped Rhiannon off at her dorm.  It was fun and fast!  We loved having Rhiannon home for a whole month and pray she'll enjoy this next semester to the fullest.

The kids bought Jason a book of Rush bass tabs and a Darth Vader key chain--he loved them!

Wade had two major milestones in January, too--he became a Priest in the Aaronic priesthood and blessed the sacrament for the past two Sundays.  And last week he got his patriarchal blessing, which was an amazing, awesome experience!  Proud of this boy!

Some good men participated in Wade's ordination:  Brit Farley, Jason Record, David Foster, Rodney Allen, Jason, Lee Cox, and Scott Hawkins.  We are grateful for these men who are key members of our "village!"

Rhiannon makes an announcement!

In January Rhiannon decided on her university of choice!  She has put so much thought, prayer, and time into this decision--we are very proud of her and excited for what's to come!

She has chosen to attend the University of Nevada in Reno!

And here was the quiet picture I took capturing that moment she "announced" it on social media.  It was a poignant moment for me, looking at this beautiful young woman and enjoying her confident excitement.  University of Nevada Reno is a great fit for her!  

It's been a few weeks now, and Rhiannon is still very, very busy.  Jason has given her a lot of help with financial aid documents, and she has spent a lot of time on scholarship applications, along with enjoying and thriving in her senior year.  She keeps mentioning "senior-itis," but she is doing a great job staying on top of it all.  So hard to believe that she'll be 18 in 3 months and off to college in 6 months!!!