Priscilla

Hi Family,
We’re all doing alright here in AZ. Enjoyed Thanksgiving with James and Krista and her boyfriend, James. Enjoyed Christmas the same. We had a white and balmy December. We have a white January so far too as we woke up this morning to a thin covering. James seems to be loving school at ASU. I think college is a comfortable place for him.

Bryan has landed the part of Oliver Hix, a baritone in the high school musical, The Music Man. To be performed here mid-March. There is a double cast. Bryan was only one of three freshmen to get a part. They stay very busy with practices Tues- Fri evenings. They don’t start til after mutual activities on Wednesday. Three talented LDS ladies volunteer their time to make sure a high school musical happens every year here since the budget cut it out. The musicals have continued to be some of the best in high school I’ve seen.

Isaiah and Riley received bikes for Christmas. Isaiah didn’t know he knew how to ride a bike before… he never really had the opportunity much since he gave up several years ago after James spent some time trying to teach him something he loved. This time it was the easiest time teaching I’ve ever done (almost like potty training if you wait long enough they do it on their own anyway)…one three step run behind by me and he said, “okay, mom let go.” And I did and he was off. He has not fallen off yet…no bumps or scratches and rides as far as his den meeting about a mile away past the temple. So he has gained some independence. Krista gave him a cell phone, so I have that added security when he takes off like that. Riley also enjoys his bike with training wheels. Hyrum is patiently or maybe impatiently hanging in there, getting straight A’s, earning money at McDonald’s and spending it on whatever he wants and/or needs.

Work, Stake Primary, and the family keep me busy and happy. In my leisure time I do family research indexing the Catholic diocese records from Chicago. Jim keeps busy with work and family as well. He helps in scouting, works as an assistant in High Priests, and is getting close to his teacher certification with student teaching (social studies) starting at the junior high in March.

Love, Priscilla