Christmas Card 2008

2008 Has been a great year for the Terry’s. Here are a few highlights:

In April we took the kids to Disneyland with some friends in our ward. I thought that the kids were too young and that we should wait another year but this trip will go down in history as one of the greatest! The highlight for me as a dad was to wait in the Princess line so that Kaitlyn could see Cinderella! You think I am joking but I would wait in that line for half a day to see Kate’s eyes light up like that again! Michael had fun too! - Or at least he didn’t cry!

Michael, who celebrated his first birthday in October, has been a near perfect baby. He rarely cries, always has a laugh and a smile, and eats well too. He loves to wave and say, “Hi!”.

In March Heidi and Steve participated in a half marathon… Heidi finished the race… however sub-Alpine temps and wind were not in Steve’s plans.

Kaitlyn, who will be three on December 28th, is on her way to becoming the next American Idol. She is probably signing as you read this--she never stops. We love to hear her sing. She has developed a near perfect pitch too--she can match Heidi’s pitch with impressive accuracy! Her favorite songs are “I am a child of God”, “Doe a Deer a Female Deer” from the Sound of Music and the “Monkey/Alligator” song! She is also a constant talker and can even say the Pledge of Allegiance!

Heidi is teaching preschool this year with Miss Pennie, our sister-in-law, and is really enjoying it. Heidi teaches the 3-year old class. Kaitlyn loves to go, although she gets confused whether to call her mom Ms. Heidi, Heidi, mom or Mother! Thanks to Steve’s mom and sister for watching Michael during pre-school hours!

The extended Terry Family had our bi-annual reunion this summer in Island Park. We were in charge of organizing this event! We found a couple of houses in Island Park that were able to accommodate 45 people (which was the hardest part). Once we got there we played games, ate food, went to Yellowstone, floated the river, participated in a Special Olympics… not THE Special Olympics, just A Special Olympics, organized by Steve’s dad… hence the Special! It was great fun!

Steve enjoyed a few fun projects this year too! He tore out some trees in the front yard and put in a fake stream… mostly to cut down the area that needed to be weeded! But it looks nice too! He also knocked out a wall between the master bathroom and the master closet to connect the two. He tore out the bathroom carpet and put in tile. It was a great improvement.

We are thankful for our family and friends and hope you enjoy this wonderful season.

The Terry Family
Steve, Heidi, Kaitlyn, Michael