Merry Christmas from our TEAM to Yours!
Alldredge
Almanac 2015
Yes, we’ve been slackers the last few years,
And we are sure that lack has brought many
tears,
But do not despair, this year we are doing much
better..
As we bring to you, the Doug Alldredge family
Christmas letter!!
Now we will
jump right in with all of our family news,
Sit, back, relax, read it, then maybe take a
snooze.
Carson:
had a big year. He turned 8 and was
baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Carson LOVES sports, playing baseball, flag
football and basketball. He especially loves baseball – studying stats, current
and former players, and making his own teams. He also loves music, taking piano
lessons and singing in the school choir, and loves being in cub scouts. Carson
is in the 3rd grade, an excellent student, and loves math!
Dani:
had her sweet 16 in November! - and is
in the 11th grade. Can’t
believe our baby girl is so old! Dani is
a varsity cheerleader – for the 2nd year - (as flyer, which makes
mom and dad a little nervous), was in the school play in April as a principal
dancer, was in choir, and loves to socialize.
She is so happy to be able to date and to soon be learning to
drive. (So you may want to watch out
when you see her coming!)
Kristi: Is not a teenager any more, turning 20 in
May. She is at BYU and loving every minute of it. She especially loves being in the marching
band and going to the football games!
She still hasn’t decided on a major (hopefully soon). She was able to come home for the summer,
spend time with the family, and work to earn money for school, and go thru the
temple for her endowments.
Jason: will be 23 in January. Amazing!
Jason is driving school buses, and seems to really enjoy it. He moved out of the house and is sharing an
apartment with friends. He still loves
sports, loves to debate any issue he feels strongly about, loves to ride his
motorcycle, and really loves having a beard!
Kendall:
is a quarter of a century old (that would be 25 – WOW). Kendall is still
outgoing, and loves to socialize. He
loves to work - out, but then also loves to eat lots of ice cream! Kendall is becoming
a jack of all trades, but now is working as a server at the Longhorn steakhouse
and is starting to detail cars on the side.
Mikel & Kris: are now the happy parents of 3 boys! Brayden
Parker Daves was born on July 3rd. He is
a happy, well-loved little boy. Easton
is 2 – and quite a handful, with a smile that melts your heart. Hunter is 4 and is a sports loving,
competitive little boy. (takes after his dad).
Kris is working with special needs kids at an elementary school and
taking college classes in the evening. Mikel is still working for National Bank
of Arizona (Zions) – and got a promotion this year. For church, Kris was released as Young Men’s
president, and is now Sunday School president and Mikel works in the nursery. Kirstin
– (Kris’s daughter) turned 12 this year.
Matt and Xyo:
moved from Mesa to Laveen, which is too far away to see them very much (yea,
it’s on the other side of Phoenix, about 45 minute drive, but we’ve been
spoiled having them closer). Liam turned
6 and started kindergarten this year in the Montessori program. He loves it. He
also loves anything to do with hunting and camping. Emi is 4, and still just as tiny as can be.
She is in preschool at the same school as Liam.
Emi LOVES anything to do with Ninja turtles – just like her Dad!! She also loves princesses. Xyo is working as
a teacher assistant at Liam and Emi’s school.
She loves art and is very creative.
Matt is working for Zion’s – in a different department than Mikel. He loves woodworking – and made a wonderful
bench for their home. He also started the BYU-I Pathway program.
Jeremy and Jo:
are kept busy with 3 full-of life girls!
EmmaLee turned 8 and was baptized (hard to believe she and Carson are
getting so old!). She is in the 3rd
grade, taking dance lessons and is just as smart as can be. Katelyn is 6 and started kindergarten and
loves every minute of it. She is also taking dance, and loves to sing. Becca is 3 and keeps everyone hoppin’, for
she never stops! Jo is back to doing
photography – just occasionally (love her work!) – and babysitting for some
neighbors. Jeremy changed jobs and works
at Shea Homes as a financial analyst and is really enjoying it. He and Jo teach the youth in Sunday School.
Micheline: feels
like her body is falling apart. In the
last two and a half years she has had 2 knee replacements, 1 thumb joint
replacement, and needs to have the other thumb joint replaced. But knows she is blessed in so many other
ways. She gets to spend a lot of time
with grandkids and family. She teaches (on a rotation) a scripture class during
the week, and for church is the Relief Society night chairman. One thing that makes her really happy –
having gotten her kitchen completely remodeled, which makes hosting family
dinners s0 much nicer!
Doug:
is one very busy guy! Still loves his
job as CFO at the credit union, working with some great people. But with work and
being a Bishop, he didn’t get out fishing or camping like he wanted to. He was
able to spend a few days out elk hunting with Jeremy though – and he has a
great fish story from this summer! He is
a great dad and the grandkids all adore “papa”.
A few family highlights: having the youngest child (Carson) and oldest
grandchild (EmmaLee) get baptized in the same year!
Another grandson born –
which gives us 9 – 5 girls, 4 boys.
Doug, Micheline, Kristi,
Dani and Carson visiting Denver – and going to the Denver Mint, zoo, aquarium,
Rockies game – and tour a gold mine!
Mich and Doug were also able to meet up with an old high school
classmate and catch up.
Going up to BYU
homecoming, spending time with Kristi and watching her perform in the parade
and football game.
Family dinners with us all
every month. Love them!
Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year to all of you! We want each of
you to know that we know our Savior Lives and that he was born in that little
town of Bethlehem, the Son of God. We
know he loves us. May each of you feel
of his love and his peace this holiday season!
Love,
The
Doug & Micheline Alldredge family
Ps.
Photo taken Dec. 27th, 2014.
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