Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Fantastic New Year!
We've had a great 2013 and hope all of you have also!
We are SOOOO grateful for all the help, love and support from our friends and family this year!! You helped us through some "growing experiences" and we are forever thankful!!
Life is always full of learning experiences and the best kind are when OUR OWN KIDS are the ones teaching the lesson :) Hestar (almost 15) Up-Schooled me recently when talking about X-mas! I've always thought the abbreviation X-mas was an offensive way of X-ing out the word Christ...but I've been corrected :) Hestar "happened" to find a blog about this topic (
http://blog.dictionary.com/xmas-christogram/). It basically says that the letter X was originally a respectable abbreviation for the word Christ!!! Soooo once again, I've learned something new, from one of the very people I've spent all my mothering years trying to teach! I'm not complaining ...hopefully all my wonderful children can be smarter than ME:)
More great lessons I've learned from my children recently....Ephraim (11) has helped bring back the 'magic'...literally! He has heavily immersed himself in learning numerous magic tricks and being a great example of perseverance and showmanship! He's performed several excellent magic shows at our RV parks and even gotten tip$ from his audience! But the most important lesson he's helped me remember, is his self-less giving! He's used almost all that money to buy X-mas gifts for his sisters!!! Ephraim the Magnificent!
Lorna (5) has also been a shining star...she LOVES singing and is working on performing in front of a crowd! Ephraim graciously shares his spot light and allowed Lorna to be his Magician's Assistant PLUS she got to sing during intermission :) Adorable! One of her favorites is a song that says "I've got a pretty little face and a cute little figure! Stay away boys, until I get bigger!" She even does darling hand movements for emphasis :)
Of course, Cedar (2) is last but definitely not the least! She is a miniature mom...she thinks she's in charge of the family, especially her siblings! Often times, she'll be the first to sternly tell us the rules...like "Pick up your toys, guys!" Or another common statement is "Guys, it's my turn to talk, listen to ME!" She has quite an opinion and as soon as she gets to know you, she'll use her tiny, little voice to talk your ear off! She also is learning great manners and usually adds her please and thank you with out being reminded!
Nick and I are both so blessed to have such wonderful children...we especially miss the other kids that are home in Utah! Loads of love to Houston, Tristin, Telise, Dallas and Nicholas plus their significant others and the beautiful grand-kids!! Love and miss you all!!
Here's our current info...
Where: Nicolaus, CA
RV Park: Lake Minden
Site: A12
Planned Leave Date: 1/8/2014!!!
Next Planned RV Park: Ponderosa RV Park
If you are in the area too, we'd love to visit! If we can help you in any way, always feel free to give us a call, text or email!
If you're not near by... then where, when and what are you up to?? We love to hear updates from our friends and family!
WARMLY,
The Talented Travelers
DETAIL DAD NICK - Wash It, Wax It, Fix It
Yes, he IS a very handy guy to have around!
MASSAGE MOM DIXIE - Licensed Massage Therapist
Mobile Massage - In the comfort of your own RIG!
KREATIVE KIDS
Hestar ~ Hand-made Jewelry, Pet Toys, Child Care, Photography, Misc. Creative Crafts
Ephraim ~ Magic Shows, Photography, Pet Care, Misc. Tasks
Lorna ~ Blossoming Singer/Performer, Great helper for big brother and sister!
Cedar ~ Great helper for big brother and sisters!
