Emery is a joy! He loves to talk and always says "cheese" when we get out the camera. I sure hope that Santa can deliver!
Chani loves to grin and giggle. The headband is our newest accessory, sent by Clint's brother and his family. We love the headbands, thanks Michelle and Ally!
We've had a great year.
Emery is a lively two year old who wants a "choo-choo" from Santa. He loves to say prayers both for meals and during family prayer. He loves nursery (they have bubbles and trucks there) and has a lot of friends there.
Chani is such a happy baby. She loves to laugh and coo. She likes to sit and take it all in, and loves for Emery to be near her, tickling her toes and playing with her toys. She's just discovered her tongue and her fingers. She's starting to grasp things and pull them to her mouth.
Jill really enjoys being the mom and can't believe how much fun it is to be the mother of two. She got a new calling on Sunday that she feels totally inadequate for (Gospel Doctrine Instructor).
Clint is working hard on his Thesis this Christmas break. He hopes to have it mostly knocked out before the semester starts January 7. Not only does he have to write the thesis, he also needs to draft an article for publication. He has to defend in March, so life might be pretty stressful until then.
We hope you all have a happy and healthy 2008. May the joy of Christ's birth be evident in your celebrations. We're happy to share our witness that Christ lives and loves each one of you. We love you all!
After talking to a friend, I decided it's time to start a blog. It's an easy way to update friends and family on our life.
Clint is in his second year as a Graduate Assistant. That means while he's working on his own Masters Degree, he is also paid by the college to teach up to three classes in the Biology Department. This semester he is teaching two Zoology Labs. In addition to his own 9 credits, he's staying busy. Clint is also still in the Branch Presidency in our little (yet growing) branch. The hardest part of that is finding speakers every third month. When there are only 120 members (and half of them children) everyone gets a lot of opportunities to speak.
Jill is still working full time as a Residence Hall Director. It's a fun job, but challenging. She has 130 students in the Honors Residence Hall. Between her school "kids" and her own kids, she's constantly running. She's also serving as the Teachings of Our Times Relief Society Instructor, and it's a great calling. She's really enjoying the opportunity to teach in her branch.
Emery just turned two, and he's so much fun. He is curious and kind. Wild and sweet. He is very polite, offering a "Peeze" and "thank you" in almost every conversation. He also answers with "K" when he knows that's what you want to hear. Emery is learning his letters and knows that S makes a ssss sound.
Chani is 3 months old now and a very happy baby. She is a great sleeper and hardly ever cries. Emery loves to bring her binky to her and give her kisses. Mom loves to dress her up with hair bows and bracelets.
