We/I had attempted three times to get our family pictures. And trying to get our clothes to just blend a little is extremely difficult. I really wanted a picture on the beach, but our time in Ventura went fast. So another weekend in Long Beach for a soccer tournament seemed like a good idea, except it was raining. So now that Christmas was only a couple of weeks away, my good friend Kirsten came to my rescue and took these pictures in our neighbors front yard across the street. No big deal because they were over seas for a few weeks, so we thought. They came home while we were using their yard for our backdrop. But we got a picture and I was able to send out Christmas cards in time. I love sending cards because I really enjoy receiving them and staying connected with friends and family.
Spendlove
Family 2012
(IN
A NUTSHELL)
JACOB
(2) – Mommy's little buddy, sings and dances, loves Thomas the
Train, gives the best hugs and kisses, loves his naps, everyone's
favorite little brother.
LAUREN
(8) - 3rd grade, Baptized, Jungle Book theater, Sleeping
Beauty ballet, piano, volleyball, our carefree hippie fashionista,
loves to laugh.
RACHEL
(11) - 6th grade, volleyball, piano, clarinet, Student
Council Treasurer, last year in Achievement Days, Principal's List
every time, Oral Language Festival, best little mother's helper
around.
MATTHEW
(11) - 6th grade, CCB soccer, piano, percussion, Student
Council Activities and Grounds Commissioner, Scout Camp, Honor Roll,
gets his jobs done the fastest so he can hang out with his friends.
ETHAN
(14) - 9th grade, EFY, BYU basketball camp, Young Men's
camp (Triathlon, & Volkslauf) dog trainer, Cross Fit, basketball,
soccer, piano, Honor Roll, High School, Teenager (enough said)...
MELISSA
– Girls trip to Las Vegas to see Donny & Marie Osmond, Long
Beach Time Out For Women, Young Women's Camp, Young Women's
President, started running, loves trying to balance life.
STEVE
– Promoted to HR Manager of Vintage Production, out of town
business trips, mountain bike rides, Matthew's primary teacher, took
up baking bread, bought the family a puppy (Viszla).
FAMILY
– Camping at Leo Carrillo Beach State Park for Spring Break, Six
Flags Magic Mountain Season Passes, Utah Trip for Uncle Ryan's
Wedding and have enjoyed all our visitors and friends and family we
have been able to see this year.
But
most importantly we do recognize Jesus Christ, Our Savior's hand in
all that we have and do. We cherish our testimonies of the true
gospel of Jesus Christ and appreciate this time of year when we get
to focus on Him just a little bit more. We are so grateful for a
blessed family and great friends and neighbors who love us for who we
are. We wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Very
Healthy and Successful 2013!
The
SPENDLOVE'S
Steve,
Melissa, Ethan, Matthew, Rachel, Lauren & Jacob
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