The Updike's

As Garrett and I were talking about the end of the year today . . . we both mentioned how this year went by so fast!  It went by so fast because everyone just seems to be in their happy place.  We all love our house, neighborhood, ward, friends, school . . . etc.  It makes me so happy that everyone is thriving.  I hope 2022 is just as happy! Lily and her fun friends ice skating! Ringing in the New Year together - Lily, Haley, and Cora. Crew, Logan, Boston and Vance closing out 2021 with video games, ice cream, and a movie. Dad, Presley and Mom watching T.V. and finishing out the year catching up on the blog book!! Bring on the New Year and hopefully we can keep up with all of our New Year's Resolutions!!

Christmas Eve-Opening Christmas Pajamas We almost didn't do our little family Nativity since we did it at the Crossley Family party.  But everyone (except for Lily) wanted to do it still.  We will continue to do this until the youngest gets "too big" to do it.   (Our favorite "attitude" Lily that thought everything was dumb). Oh brother! Christmas morning!  Woke us up with their Christmas song singing. Uncle Michael gave Boston a special gift. We were all so spoiled!  What a great Christmas morning! The only Christmas downfall was Boston's pink eye!  BOOOOOOO!!!  But a quick online Dr. Appt prescribed a prescription to help him. Traditional Scone breakfast with a special yummy syrup from Vermont from Pat and Rita. Lily was so excited to get the hair crimper that she was asking for.  She LOVES it!

Presley and her magical flying fairy! Cora and Haley making Lily over.  They did her make up and hair.  So pretty! The boys taking Christmas gifts to their friends. The boys got all of their friends these fun bubble vests for Christmas.  They were fun for a minute - but then they all leaked air after they were wrestling so hard with them. Christmas Cookie Decorating with Friends -------------------------- I absolutely loved watching these handsome boys at their piano recital!  They both nailed their pieces! Boston played the "12 Days of Christmas" Crew played "Silent Night" Their cute teacher, Cambry Johnson, is a BYU student and our neighbor who comes home on the weekends and teaches piano.  The boys absolutely love her!