Christmas has come and gone

ODLE FAMILY 2008

COLTON wants: bigger pants

JACKSON wants: NCAA 2009

BRITTON wants: 10 white shirts, ties, washable slacks... And found out that Santa himelf served in Everett Washington 100's of years ago.

CHRISTMAS EVE PJ's

BACK IN THE OLD COUNTRY, WE DIDN"T EVEN HAVE CHRISTMAS!

Well, I took down the tree today. It seemed a little sad to me. The holiday went so fast. We are currently packing a missionary in the front room. It is a strange but exciting time. It will be amazing if we don't forget something. There is a lot of stuff to do to get him in the field. I will be updating you all on his progress.

MISSIONARY FAREWELL PICTURES

It is so weird to have it be January 1, 2009. I remember years ago getting a loan for something and thinking, wow when it is paid off Britton will be almost 16. Well, now I am thinking, wow by the time Britton gets home, Colton will have his call. For the next four years, we are in for some great blessings. We just have to live day by day. By the way when Britton gets home, Jackson (MY BABY) will be in the sixth grade. I wonder if I will have made his Book of Remembrance by then. I am such a slacker.

RESOLUTIONS:

I vow to be positive and supportive of Britton on his mission. Looking for the blessings and not focusing on how much I miss him.

I vow to be more committed on my exercise program. The farewell and Christmas did me in.

I vow to be a better example to my children in studying the gospel.

THINGS I HOPE FOR IN 2009

I hope that Britton settles into the missionary lifestyle fast.


I hope that Colton has much success in school and football.

I hope that Jackson keeps his positive attitude about his school and life.


I hope Dave gets the attention at work that he deserves and continues to progress.

I hope the economy turns around, thus helping me in my employment.


I hope we continue to be blessed in our extended family with more new ones on the way. (not me personally) (that can also be in the form of husbands)


I hope that those in our families that are struggling find peace.

I hope 2009 goes down in the Odle record book as a very blessed year.