Quite ironically, I just finished watching The Ultimate Gift. It really sets many things into perspective for me. Christmas is a wonderful time to celebrate the birth of our Savior. It's a wonderful time for families. As an update on our 2009 happenings, I am including our family Christmas newsletter. Here goes:
We welcomed Adelle in early July
She's "Sweetie Madelle" in big sister's eyes.
A cute, little sweetheart, she smiles and she coos
Brandon and Danielle love all that she does!
Trent and Sarah have traveled; they've had lots of fun
But with Rowan's arrival, their family's begun!
If anyone's talking, Rowan wants to join in
Always laughing and squealing, he has a friendly grin!
Carden's the baby in theTrever Porter clan
He keeps everyone laughing, whenever he can.
He comes in with big hugs, then leaves with a wave
He follows his siblings, being quite brave!
In no hurry to talk, yet expressing his wants
He maintains rapid action as Jentrie he taunts.
Laneah wears glasses, her articulation is great
She has very good manners, but sometimes licks her plate
Laneah goes to Joy School; she's a princess divine
She loves to play dress up with costumes of any kind!
She loves playing restaurant, cook a surprise
She loves dates with Brandon and eating his fries!
Jentrie is a sweetheart; she likes to help clean
She mothers "Baby Carden"; she's seldom ever mean!
Doing puzzle's a talent she's definitely got
Keeping up with her siblings, she's learned quite a lot!
Jentrie is dancing, her bootie she shakes
She likes things picked up, few messes she makes!
Kindergarten is great--Just ask Analyse
She reads really well and helps keep the peace
Very complimentary, she'll add a kind word
But just get her laughing, she's the funniest heard!
She dances and tumbles--even breaking her arm
Yet she still likes to laugh and turns on her charm!
Bryson is growing, he's always on top
With math and with reading, he just doesn't stop!
He loves the computer, Club Penguin is great
He catches on quickly, he's always first rate!
Bryson was baptized early this spring
He plays soccer and b-ball--a champ at all things!
When it comes to Sarah, talents abound
Life is never boring when she is around.
Awarded her masters for studying teens
As YoungWomen's President, she learns many things!
She's still an RA and now teaching's a part
With USU faculty--an excellent start!
Eyes on a doctorate, her education grows
Sarah has no limits, we've all come to know!
Studying finance and economics, too
Mike has a business mind; he's got calculus through!
A Utah State Aggie, he makes Sarah's life fun
Going riding and shooting and fishing a ton!
With America First, an officer fair
When not busy with Sarah, he's usually there!
Checking on memberships, keeping a count
As the ward clerk on Sunday, Mike's always found!
Being a mom fits Danielle to a "T"
Making things pleasant for her family!
Organizing's essential to keep things in line
Danielle holds the keys to make their living divine!
She sews and she cooks; she scrapbooks and reads
Plays games with her girls, meeting all of their needs!
Teaching the children when Primary meets
Danielle's enthusiasm just can't be beat!
A seminary teacher, Brandon's first rate
The students all love him and so does his mate!
A diligent teacher, the Young Men he serves
Working with teens takes lots of nerve!
He's getting his masters; he's studying hard
He writes lots of papers and read lots of words!
A wonderful father, a really fun Dad
He loves his three girls; he seldom gets mad!
Sarahlo is a runner--the Tri and 5K
She keeps Trent in shape; they run everyday!
Rowan's her sweetie; she teaches him tons
She makes life exciting; she's surrounded by fun!
Musical talents, scrapbooking, too
Sarah's creative, always trying things new!
Making new friends wherever she goes
Caring for her boys, brings the Sarahlo glow!
Trent loves being Daddy--To Rowan he's king
He keeps Rowan laughing and teaches him things!
Executive Secretary of a good Phoenix ward
Keeping everything scheduled wasn't too hard!
Then in November he and Sarah were brave
They moved to Las Vegas, giving good friends a wave!
With an Allegiant Air job, on a management team
He's knee deep in finance--his rating's supreme!
Carah is busy with so much to do
There's soccer and crafts and raising her crew!
Her garden is tops; her canning is great
Preparing things healthy makes her storage first rate!
One day a week she still goes to work
As a GI lab nurse, her job she won't shirk!
A Primary teacher for those Jentrie's age
She's also up to scrapping many a page!!
Serving ward elders; always wearing a smile
Trever helps those in need--he goes the extra mile!
A new job and promotion, still at McKay Dee
As Director of Finance, holding an administrative key!
His top roll is Daddy--just ask his kids
They're so enthusiastic to tell what he did!
Always ready to help; he cooks and he reads
He does all he can to meet his family's needs!
Dennis loves accounting; number crunching's his thing
Working for Wood Richards makes his heart sing!
Keeping appointments for Stake Presidency men
Maintaining the schedules, the phone is his friend!
The Pa eo has died; the blue car so old
Dennis wanted a funeral, but it was too cold!
Joyce enjoys tending the small Porter clan
At least once a week, more. . .when she can!
Teaching at Weber; learning so many things
She sometimes gets weary seeing computer screens!
Volunteering with co-op brings Saturday fun
Delivering veggies and fruits from Arizona's sun!
The new year's approaching; we send you our best
We all love the Gospel; its truth we attest!
Be good to your neighbors; be kind to your kin
Enjoy every minute of whatever you're in!
Merry Christmas from Joyce and Dennis
