Good times!

Christmas was filled with family and friends, gifts and games, socializing and food. The most fun was to watch the kids in anticipation of everything that was going on. As they get older I find myself enjoying holiday's even more. With the snow this year i found that all my planning was unsuccessful. Everything that i wanted to get done was still done last minute because the snow did not allow me to get out and about the way I would have liked. But with David's help and understanding it was all accomplished an our Christmas was memorable and enjoyable. Take a look at a few of our highlights here.

Beginning Anew

I must say I have done a lot of blogging but I have been doing more private blogging. I decided this year to make my blogging more of a journal. I spend too much time on the computer and not enough time doing the things I know I should be doing ie. spending time with my kids, writing in my journal, seeking knowledge out of the best books, etc... I know these things are more important than some of the other things I have been doing with my time. I must admit I have been more idle than I should be. With the new year I have resolved to spend more quality time with my kids and husband, doing what they want to do, or talking about what they want to talk about. With that resolve comes capturing those moments on paper (or a blog) in my case. So I began a blog called moment by moment to daily write those things that I do with my children or those things that I learn from my children and husband. Another goal that I am beginning again is to keep a journal of those things I learn from the lessons i teach in Sunday School. I did it for the entire year of the New Testament and for the first half of the year of the book of mormon and then I allowed other things to take the place of the time I was setting aside for doing this. so I started a blog called peace of mind. I made theses blogs private but if you are interested in reading them I can invite you just let me know. My family is so important to me and I don't want my selfish desires to get in the way of teaching them and learning from them. I figure I have only a few years until they want to be with their friends more than me and if I don't become their friend now I will have a more difficult time keeping them as friends later. So most likely this blog will be kept up once or twice a month so that I can keep my other blogs up to date daily and weekly. I am sure every now and then I'll need to get my thoughts out on paper and this will be the venue for that. And of course I'll keep this posted with pictures of special events in our family. Upcoming Events are Alex's 8th birthday and his baptism. i will be posting an invitation to that special event for anyone who would like to attend. Until then begin anew with your New Year's Resolutions. Resolve to make changes- work hard at them- become a better you!

Christmas Newsletter

due to snow and everything that doesn't get done when you are holed up at home I was unable to get our christmas cards out this year. So sad! So i am posting it here in hopes you will forgive me and know that we are thinking of everyone despite the fact you won't be getting a personalized, stamped card this year. So sorry! We truly wish all Happy Holidays!




Dearest Friends and Family,
The time has come again to celebrate the many gifts we have recieved throughout the year. Our greatest gift is YOU! No matter how our paths cross throughout the year you have made a difference just in knowing you are part of our life. Thank you for your thought, good wishes, prayers, kindess and love...it does not go unnoticed. Our family has continued to plug away at life. David celebrated 7 years at Metagenics and continues to teach scouts tothe 10-11 year olds. He celebrates the completion of his “man cave” with his built in Dolby Surround Sound- 110 inch screen
theatre. Lili began the year at University of
Washington and had to put it on hold-plans of
returning Winter 2010. She also got to visit her dear friend in Kansas for a week- touring all of the LDS church sites. She began running again andjust finished her first 5K with thoughts of doing a 1/2 marathon in the future. Alex started 2nd grade and is progressing in his reading and writing. He has a
passion for pokemon cards. He was on his first baseball team this year and is right now on a
wrestling team. He loves to play on the computer and the Wii. He especially loves to have friends over to play. Natalee started Kindergarten this year and just read her first book to me the other day. She loves to read and write and is finding a whole world opening up before her as she progresses. Both she and Alex began piano lessons-thanks to Uncle Rick- and she keeps herself busy with friends, art, writing and being outdoors. Nicholas started
Preschool this year and loves to ride the bus-just like Alex and Natalee. His speech is improving
tremendously and he is talking more and more. He went to his first Monster jam this year and has not stopped talking about it. He loves his car tracks and monster trucks. He wants to do whatever his brother and sister do and is no longer a “little boy” but a “big boy”. He loves to play with his buddy Tobin and is always sporting a smile every morning he wakes us up. He finished potty training this year and we are no longer buying diapers. Life is grand! Our annual camping trip was the best ever this year and I can only see it getting better. We are so blessed this season and would be remiss if we didn’t remember our Savior- Jesus Christ” in our blessings. He is the reason for the Season Thank you for your love and know that you are loved in return.

Happy Holidays!


The Grover Family

Celebrating 12 years