The Sundry Seven

Thank you, Anne! We have all gotten out of the habit of posting because we see eachother so often. However, day to day goings on do not always get communicated. As often as I talk to you, some of the news is new news to me even. Dad and I are getting along well. January is a quiet month for us. Today, we went down this morning to get Marnie's wedding dress. It still may need some altering but looks beautiful on her...no pictures because Eric might see it!!! Tonight we are going down to Voicebox, a karaoke place that has private rooms (the only way) with D & A, T & T, M &B and M&E, and then out to dessert at Papa Haydn's. Tomorrow night we are all getting together for Parker(13), Brie (1), Beck (5) and Ellyn (9)'s birthdays. Wednesday, we are leaving for our Cowboy Poetry Weekend...so excited especially to see Martha and Dick...and Lexi and Dennis and a lot of their clan. Very much looking forward to the "65" Cruise. It is coming up quick! Kenn and I have been diligently trying to lose weight we have each lost about 25-30 lbs and are feeling great. We hope that this next weekend will not totally blow it...don't think so. My running pace is really improving with the loss of weight. The other day I finally broke 11 min per mile for a 4 mile stretch. I just signed up for the Foot Traffic Flat half marathon so I'll start training in earnest for it after the cruise. Up to now, that was my fastest Half so I'm hoping to make a PR this year. Kenn has been very busy with his work and church. He is the ward clerk now and is enjoying working in the bishopric. I was released as RS Pres in November and I am really enjoying a more low key involvement. I am now one of three teachers for the Gospel Doctrine class so I only have to teach every three or so weeks. It is scheduled around our travel so it is perfect!! However, tomorrow they also asked me to speak so everyone will get very tired of hearing my voice. Hopefully, I'll have a lot of participation in Sunday School. So excited to see that Sean and Bridget's new little daughter, Winne, was born on Jan 22. It is fun to see the family still growing. I still consider one of my greatest blessings at this point having our family close enough so that we can get together frequently!!! Amazing to think that Isaac will be going on his mission this next summer...Wow!!! Love, Mom