Happy Holidays 2016

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I love this time of year. It's full of family fun, traditions, and remembering what's most important in life.

Here's a little glimpse into the Eldredge family this past year:

Jason

Most Common Word/Phrase: Ross says it's "no-no!"
Most Requested Food: Meat!
#1 Pastime: Playing with the kids
Greatest Accomplishment: Receiving a new position at work. Say hello to the new PATH Integration Manager at BYU-I.
Best Memory of 2016: Ross Reunion at Bear Lake
Biggest Aspiration for 2017: Get a 6-pack

Ashley

Most Common Word/Phrase: "We'll see" and "Just a minute."
Most Requested Food: Salty stuff
#1 Pastime: Doing "Mommy School" with the kids
Greatest Accomplishment: Remodeling our two bathrooms with Jason and my mom
Best Memory: Finding my wedding ring under 9" of snow on a ski trail at Harriman State Park!
Biggest Aspiration for 2017: Get a babysitter once a week so Jason and I can go out on a date.

Avery (5)

Most Common Word/Phrase: What does __________ spell?
Most Requested Food: Cheese!
Favorite Pastimes: Playing UNO, tubing behind the 4-wheeler, kayaking and jumping on the tramp
Greatest Accomplishment: Learning to read in Kindergarten.
Best Memory of 2016: Swimming lessons
Biggest Aspiration for 2017: Ride bike without training wheels.

June (3)

Most Common Word/Phrase: I love you, Ross!
Most Requested Food: yogurt, graham crackers & milk, hot chocolate
#1 Pastime: Doing what moms do (cooking, harvesting our fruits and vegetables, taking care of Ross and her baby dolls, etc.)
Greatest Accomplishment: Learning to recognize and write letters
Best Memory of 2016: Fancy party at Grandma and Grandpa Ross' house, preschool
Biggest Aspiration for 2017: Learn to fly

Ross (1)

Most Common Word/Phrase: June
Most Requested Food: Hot chocolate and anything else he can get his hands on!
#1 Pastime: Riding his "car car," playing with cars and balls
Greatest Accomplishment: Learning to walk and talk
Best Memory of 2016: Pony rides, 4-wheeling and swimming
Biggest Aspiration for 2017: Pedal the tricycle, learn to open child-locks on doors

We are thankful for the many blessings 2016 has brought and look forward to an exciting year in 2017. We can't wait to welcome another baby boy to the family in April! We are thankful for our Savior and will strive to follow his example more closely this coming year. Thanks to all of you for your friendship and love!

Love,

The Eldredges