Trying to get a little caught up

Well I am sitting here it's just about bedtime for me but I really wanted to write a blog entry. We made up a Christmas letter this year but didn't have the cash to send you to all our friends so I thought I'd post it up along with a few more recent pictures of us. I love you all and wish you a very Merry Christmas Season. Remember the real reason for this season.

We have truly been blessed this year, with some amazing miracles and many happy memories. At the very end of December last year we were blessed with this amazing home as many of you know. We love our home and the adventures we are having with it.

On February 17, we were blessed with a healthy baby boy. Braiden William Hunsaker was born weighing 5lbs 11oz and 18in long. He will be turning 10 months on the 17 of December. He is crawling everywhere now and he is generally a very happy boy. He loves to play with his toys and enjoys trying to converse with everyone. He also enjoys watching the dog, Dolly, and cat, Rocko, chase each other. We really can't can't believe how fast the time has gone.

 
Marianne keeps herself busy watching Braiden and being a good wife and mom. Marianne loves the fact that she can just stay home and be with Braiden. In May, Marianne graduated with her AA in General studies and hope to eventually go back to school to get her Bachelors but we will just have to see what the future holds. Marianne enjoys scrapbooking and was able to be on a scrapbooking committee for a breast cancer fundraiser. They came up with the Alice in Wonderland theme and she got to dress up as the Mad Hatter. Marianne is one of two sunbeam teachers in Primary and just got called as the Activity Day leader for the girls 8-11. She loves her callings and loves being in the primary despite having to take little Braiden with her. Braiden is a handful at times but we love him to pieces and don't know what we'd do without him.

Paul is a wonderful guy who keeps busy by going to work at Bridger Coal. He is going on 5 years this coming January. He says it finally has paid off with a new 42” HDTV which he won in a safety drawing. Paul really enjoyed planning the family reunion this year with his loving wife. Though it was stressful at times we really did enjoy the time with family. Paul loves being a dad to Braiden and can't wait to have more kids to play with. He can't wait to have his hunting buddy, Braiden to go with him. Paul got to go hunting this year with his Dad and they both got a big bull elk in October and they both really enjoyed the experience and can't wait to go next year. Paul is the secretary in Young Mens when he is able to go to church that is, but he does love his calling. Paul loves to make Braiden laugh and to see his accomplishments.

We hope to make this next year of unforgettable moments and hope that you will too. We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New year full of happy memories.

With Love,

Paul, Marianne & Braiden

Halloween 2011

First Pony ride  Nov 2011