Merry Christmas!!

We had a fun Christmas party this morning with a visit from Santa! Thanks to the missionaries for cooking and sharing the devotional! We are so blessed!

Jennifer can't believe Santa is here:)

Jordan glad there were still some pancakes!!

Matt....waiting on Rachel....again! ha!

Chantel, Abi & Rhi

Around the world...or should I say the ping pong table!

Elder Rowley (left) is getting dizzy watching the ping pong game! He gave our awesome devotional today about giving gifts.

Will there be a rematch??

Nicole loves London

Tristain & Meryl

Alessandro, Stuart, Deidre & Rhiannon

Natalie & Chloe

Jennifer & Abi (and Emmett:)

Elder Coles & Emmett

Pancake cooker extraordinairre--Thanks Elder!!

Christmas Break Reading Block

Hope you keep up on your reading during the break! For the next 2 weeks you should cover John, Chapters 13-21

Happy December Birthdays!

Today was our end of the month breakfast/birthday celebration for Rhiannon, Meryl & Elizabeth. Thanks to you all for bringing the food, Stuart for bringing his guitar and it was fun to have Andrew with us too! Is Russell actually asleep or could he be posing for the pix? I'll let you be the judge:)

Happy Birthday to Rhiannon and Meryl!! (Elizabeth was resting up for her water polo tournament today-good luck!!)

Rock Star of the Week-Matt

Matt is someone who I can always count on! He's always at seminary (and even beat me last week-ha), he always participates in whatever activity we have going on and he always has a positive attitude! I really appreciate his example!FAVORITES
Sport- Football
Candy- Reeses
Color- Black
Movie- Miracle
Holiday- Christmas
Hymn- the Short ones
Gen Auth- Thomas S. Monson
Scripture- Alma 48:17

WISHES & DREAMS
A good vacation-just about anywhere
No more school, but you would know everything you need to
Own a 1967 Shelby GT 500
Go to USC

HOBBIES & PETS
Ride Dirt Bikes
Relax
Dog-Candy

UNIQUE
Nickname- “Spud”

Reading Block for Dec 14th-20th

Reading for this week is John 9-12 Scripture Mastery of the week is 1 Cor 15:29

Marriage is ordained of God

Matt and Meryl along with their kids Allesandro and Rachel learned how to compromise in a marriage/family situation today as we studied Matthew 19:3-8. Rachel is sad because Dad didn't want to take her to Disneyland-haha! We also talked about how service plays such an important role in successful families as well as leadership (Matt 20:25-28)

Rock Star of the Week-Jordan

Jordan really shines in our music department! He has an amazing voice and leads our opening songs like a pro! He knows his scripture stories too and contributes great insights.... that's why he's our STAR this week!FAVORITES
Sport- Basketball
Candy- Reeses
Color- Blue
Movie- The Dark Knight
Holiday- 4th of July
Hymn- God Speed the Right
Gen Auth- Love them ALL!

WISHES & DREAMS
To work for Lucasarts
A Ford Mustang
More Wishes

HOBBIES & PETS
3 frogs: Kermy, Little guy and Croaker
Plays alto sax, piano & guitar
Music
Video games
Sleeping

UNIQUE
Is in the Marching Band

Reading Block Dec 7th-13th

This week's reading is John 6-8 Scripture Mastery of the week is 1 Cor 15:20-22

The Parable of the Pound

Luke 19:11-27 taught us that the Lord will return to the earth and reward those who do His work. So today we played a short game of Monopoly to see how everyone could multiply the resources they were all given to start with. Rhiannon is doing good so far! Stuart and Tristain are wondering how she did it!!?

Rachel really has to fight to get in this game!

Jordan and Jennifer might be contemplating a deal here?!

Meryl is wondering who that is behind the box?? Deidre is telling McKay to pay up-ha!

Watch out Kaity... Dallin is making his move to the top!

Abi & Chantel are plotting against Dallin, Russell and Allesandro!

Will we ever know who's hiding behind the box?

Rock Star of the Week-Tristain

Almost every day I get to walk into class hearing Tristain playing the piano. She has a beautiful gift and talent for piano and I love listening to her play! She also will help me with anything I need to get done before class gets started and also holds doors for me when I lug my stuff out the the car after class. She is definitely a star!!
FAVORITES:
Sport- Swimming
Candy- Chocolate
Color- Blue
Holiday- Thanksgiving
Hymn- A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief
Gen Auth- Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Scripture- D&C 46:11-12 Because it reminds me and makes me feel grateful for my talents and why I should share them.

HOBBIES & PETS
Draw
Play Piano/Keyboard
Chill on the computer
2 dogs-Kyz & Target, Fish