Christmas Letter

Dear Friends and Family,

This year has come and gone in a flash! I has been a year of trying new things and learning along the way.

Brett is still the administrator at Park West Skilled Nursing Facility and loving it. Even though his job can be very demanding at times he thoroully enjoys what he does. He is an inpiration to those around him. On top of family life and his busy career, he is the new Stake Secretary for our Stake. He's amazing!

Kim is constantly taking on more and more projects. Kim decided to homeschool Mackenzie and Madison this school year. It has been fun but very challenging. She is also the Primary Chorister in our ward. She loves music and children so this is a perfect fit for her.

Mackenzie is an independent and strong-willed 3rd grader this year. She has really enjoyed being homeschooled and being able to work at her own pace. She even gets to do school in her pajamas sometimes. She has also a great love for the piano. Not only has she been taking lessons but she is learning to play by ear and make up her own songs. WOW!!

Madison just turned 7 years old. My how times flies. She also enjoys homeschooling although she whizzes through her work VERY fast. We have recently decided to put her back in the Elementary school across the street. This will give her more of a challenge and mommy more time to help Mackenzie with her schoolwork. Madison is a very smart and talented young lady. She has taken a break from the violin even though she still loves it. Her violin teacher moved. While waiting to find a new violin teacher she will also be starting piano lessons in January. In Madison's spare time you will often find her creating some form of art. She loves art of all kinds.

Conner is still our loud and rowdy 4 year old. He brings lots of energy to the house. He has been excelling fast in the Christian preschool he's attending. We are constantly amazed at his progression. In his spare time he loves to have playdates with his friends, play cars, "Army", and any super-hero he can come up with. He still sees daddy as the ultimate Superman.

Ashlynn is our fun-loving 2 year old. We are often calling her our "parrot". She mocks everything we say and do. She recently moved into her big-girl bed and is currently starting to potty-train. She is lots of fun to be around.

We are truly blessed with a beautiful and loving family. Even when times get tough we are encouraged to contemplate on our many blessings. The gospel of Jesus Christ is our guide and our light. How grateful we are for our Savior and for His constant love. We pray that each of us will take the time each day to thank Him for their blessings and share the love of our Savior with those you come in contact with each day.

With all our love,
The Ottley Family