Friday, December 16, 2011

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The Porters are excited to wish you a
Very Merry Christmas!!!


The highlight of the year was our Disneyland trip
For the entire family, it really was hip!!
Three days sharing fun and getting to see
Through the eyes of each child the mouse named Mickey!

Joyce is still teaching; Dennis’s job is real taxing
No thought of retirement or that thing called relaxing!
Loving the grandkids and all that they do
Watching their antics, gives us a clue
Of what life’s about, where our values should be
Everything in the Gospel with our family!!

Trever heads up finance—his budgeting is keen. Working at Mckay Dee, with directors he is seen.
Carah took to biking, she rode a marathon. She’s got Trever playing soccer; their activities go on and on!
As very busy parents, their kids are number one. Their family’s always going, doing something fun!
The deacons look to Trever as an adviser wise and strong
Carah’s teaching primary and learning children’s songs.

Playing computer, Wii and DS, Bryson just can’t say which one is best!
Playing comp soccer and jazz b-ball too; then adding in school, he has plenty to do!
Bryson is thoughtful; Bryson is kind—an excellent reader, with a very sharp mind!

Getting baptized made Sissy’s year great! She beamed ear to ear on October the 8th!
She dances, she tumbles, she laughs, and she cheers! When getting involved, Analyse has few fears!
She loves second grade; she’s at the top of her class. She gladly takes part—a very talented lass!

Half the time she’s upside down. Ten seconds later, she’s turned all around.
Jentrie loves cartwheels, day in and day out; she’s packed full of energy—there’s certainly no doubt.
Dancing and tumbling, a kindergartener strong; a tidy little mistress, she is busy all day long.

Carden has the energy of fifteen boys or more. He makes everyone laugh when he comes in the door.
He watches his siblings; he does what they do. With his prize winning smile, he’s a part of the crew!

Trent and Sarah bought a home on Las Vegas' sunny side. Sarah’s working with Young Women in the ward where they reside.
She’s working at a gym in the early morning hours, then she’s home to be a Mommy while Trent uses his financial powers!
Trent’s working at Allegiant, investing time each day! He’s one of their directors, what more is there to say??
As a primary teacher, Trent really enjoys teaching the Gospel to young girls and boys.

Rowan can talk, he has no hesitation, in English, in Spanish, and he’s a signing sensation!
Playing with Cars, he knows all machines. His favorites are Mater and Lightning McQueen.
Rowan calls Grandma, he calls Grandpa, too. He pushes the buttons, his calls come right through.

On June the 20th, Twenty Eleven, Holland made her debut, when she came down from heaven.
Quick with a smile, she’s already a flirt. Big brother Rowan protects her, so she’ll never get hurt!

Living in a world of change, Brandon’s family has a place. They now live in a duplex, Holladay is their base.
Danielle keeps really busy, organizing their abode. Then she teaches in the nursery, She loves the preschool mode.
Brandon loves seminary at the junior high school now—and even early morning, Cottonwood High Schoolers say WOW!
Assisting the president of the Elder’s Quorum there, he’s schooling for his doctorate; he has little time to spare!

The role of the big sister, Laneah gets to play. She keeps Adelle real busy, each and every day!
Laneah goes to preschool at a high school that’s nearby. She sang in a little choir; she really isn’t shy!
She loves her Polly Pockets and dressing them so fine; she enjoys making cookies with her Mommy anytime.

The big bad wolf at Halloween—just on a smaller scale, Adelle makes her family laugh a lot when she tries to tell a tale!
She’s full of personality, tiny and petite! She loves playing mommy to her babies soft and sweet!

Sarah’s still at Utah State, her dissertation’s in review. She’s worked for hours writing it—corrections will be few!
Sarah’s teaching many classes—adolescence is her queue! She thinks it’s really funny when teaching parents what to do!
She's our family photographer, her talents are tremendous; and with professional edit skills, she blocks out anything horrendous.
Mike finished up at Utah State, his bachelor’s in his hand. Handling finance with TAB Bank, a great job he did land!
Teaching Primary as a team each Sunday morn at nine, they love the children that they teach, they like their calling fine!

3 comments:

AlexFam said...

Awesome, as usual. So, in the phone, why didn't you and Dennis jump?

Mom said...

It's a gravity problem, Cindee! Jumping could cause an earthquake!

Sarah said...

Way to go, mommy-o! Great poem.