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The first week in December

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So I can remember some of what went on in December here is photographic evidence of some of the things that happened. 

Ruth decided she wanted to be in the gymnastics recital. She got a fancy leotard to perform in, a medal and candy cane. She loved it. Others of us might have been underwhelmed by it. Grandma and Grandpa Richins came and supported her as well as Glen, Daryl, Beth and I. Beth was a bit sad she didn’t do it but is happy with her choice to take a break from gymnaatics. 

The trampoline  was her favorite activity to show off. 
Beth decided one day that this was the right attire for the day. 
She also lost her first tooth and  shortly after second tooth. 
This is Evelyn’s calendar. Despite it having a very nice foggy forest picture it didn’t past the test  with her. She requested a change so old Christmas cards put on display. She’s such a funny lady. 
This was the best part of Beth being a cowgirl! Evelyn just had to try on the hat. This picture almost became her Christmas card picture but she decided against it at the last minute. 
Lilly talked me in to making a quilt for the theater student teacher she has had all school year. It was her last day and they wanted to thank her for all her work with them. 
Ruth is in the school choir and had her Winter concert. It was fun, short and sweet, which was perfect! 
Lucy, Clara, and I went and watched BYU women’s volleyball as they played in the first round of the NCAA tournament. So fun! 

The next night Lucy, Daryl and I watched as BYU beat Utah to advance to the next round of play in the tournament. That was a great game! 

Lucy got a kick out of one of the player’s dad wearing a BYU cowboy hat and waving the flag. She told Glen if she ever plays for them she wants him to do the same thing.  ;)

Daryl and Ruth also had their Christmas concert for piano. It was quick to easy and fun! 



We also had our ward Christmas party. I brought To-Go containers so food could be taken to our older shut in members, thinking I would have to deliver them with help from the elders quorum president. He is great at getting people to help and  all 15-20 containers were taken and delivered by ward members. It was so great. 

 

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Paige said…
Not an amazing gift. Persuasion. Getting people to live up to their best ideals. I like his style, and that you were not overburdened that night. The piano numbers are wonderful. The gymnast is a cutie. I loved seeing a photo with Janene. All that fun volleyball time everywhere are you tired? Didn’t really take you only a single day to make that beautiful quilt? That is making me tired.
January 3, 2022 at 9:19 AM
Paige said…
My first word in the previous comment should have been “what”. WHAT a amazing gift.
January 3, 2022 at 9:20 AM
kirsta said…
Your little gymnast has the cutest grin. Poor Daryl. I'm sure he goes to more "girl things" than he prefers. Having all these sisters is going to make him a great husband one day. That's what I tell myself about Will, anyway :) Bless your music teachers' hearts for making the concerts quick this year! And I can't believe you made a quilt for a student teacher!! Wow, you are a great mom!
January 4, 2022 at 3:06 PM
HW said…
I love that your best gifts were things being short and sweet. YES!! I am so with you. Even when we are underwhelmed. ;) And did you notice that the EQ president's gift to you was making your contribution shorter and sweeter? I did. The quilt I bet was not a short thing. How very sweet though!
January 6, 2022 at 7:14 AM
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