Today we found out that Kirstyn made the high school musical (Once Upon a Mattress)!  She was SO excited and couldn’t contain herself.  She didn’t get the part she had the callbacks for but another lady in waiting part which is one of the major parts as well.  🙂  That’s pretty great for a freshman to get a main part!  Usually the schools don’t cast that way.  Great job Kirstyn!  Congratulations!

He hung out all day in Salmon and relaxed and enjoyed family company. Ben, Zach, and I went for a walk and enjoyed the clean air and crisp chill.  🙂

After that, the kids spent the day playing and making gingerbread houses.  They had a blast!  We’re not sure if more candy ended up on the houses or inside of their tummies!  🙂

Tonight we had a retirement party for Dad.  He’s finally hanging up the work boots!  🙂  We took Mom and Dad out to dinner to celebrate while all the kids decorated the front of the house and made a surprise party for him (cake and everything)!

Congratulations Dad!  You deserve a break!  Well… only until the middle of January when you go on your 2nd mission together!  🙂