Dear Family and Friends,
Merry Christmas! I guess that means
it's time for our yearly blog post. Perhaps in 2013 we'll update it more often, but for now we'll recap what happened in 2012.
Anna is a gymnast exraordinaire,
bending, arching, twirling, and cartwheeling any chance she gets.
She also loves ballet and singing. Anna says school is really fun,
except for “all that work.” She enjoys recess, art and
socializing the most but does great at reading and math too.
Jacob (8 ½) was baptized this year as
a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. It was
so special to have both sets of grandparents in Logan, Utah, as well
as aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He also participated in flag
football on the Bone Crushers team. Although they were the youngest,
smallest team in the league, they did a great job. Jacob had some
great “tackles” and improved so much as the season went on.
Jacob's biggest passion right now is
cupstacking. He was introduced to it in PE at school and really has
a knack for this cool, quirky sport. In February he'll participate
in his first cupstacking competition, here in Las Vegas. He's also
excited to be in Cub Scouts and has earned his Bobcat.
Aaron (11 ½) began middle school this
year at Silvestri Jr. High. He's in mostly honors classes which have
proven to be challenging for the whole family. He has LOTS of
homework every night, especially in math, but is working hard and
gets good grades.
Aaron's biggest news is that he has
fallen in love this year with Elizabeth...his cello. He has only
been playing for a few months but has sounded out the theme from
Pirates of the Caribbean and a bunch of Christmas songs. He will
start private lessons in January (but that's top secret, too!). He
enjoys having Paul as his 11 year-old Scout leader and has enjoyed
the campouts and lots of dodge ball.
Amy (35, if you must know!) is busy
with music and motherhood. She was hired this year to write 52 songs
for an online preschool curriculum that will launch in 2013. She
volunteers in the elementary school, leads the primary and ward
choirs, and keeps the Lacey household running smoothly.
Paul (not quite 40) is transitioning
into his dream job at IBM. After four years of managing the customer
support team he has accepted a position as product manager. One of
the great perks of this job is that he can work in an office or from
home. Right now he's doing a bit of both, much to the delight of Amy
and the Lacey beagle, Shiloh, who likes to follow Paul around
wherever he goes.
We are so grateful this time of year
for our Savior Jesus Christ, for family and friends, and for the many
blessings we've been given. Like all of you, we've had our ups and
downs and challenges in 2012. We appreciate your love and support
through all our highs and lows. We look forward to a great 2013 and
wish you a Happy New Year!
Love,
The Laceys
Here are a few photos from a recent photo shoot. Thanks to Jackilyn Smith Photography for the great pics!
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