New Year's Eve

Most of our family is homebodies.  We just like hanging out at home.  On New Year's Eve, we got crab and shrimp and lots of other good food.  We watched movies and did fireworks.  We also played a game.  It was a good night.  Palmer went to a party with friends (not a home body).

 

West Varsity Basketball vs Heritage

Heritage was the best team we have ever played.  They have two players going to D1 schools, including Ole Miss.  They were amazing.  Palmer got to get into this game and did great.  He gets pretty excited when he goes in, so he missed his shots.  I know he will calm down when he plays more.  But he got off some good ones. 

I love how aggressive Palmer is and he never backs down.

He had great defense this game (maybe a few fouls, but they weren't called :)

Palmer is a hard worker.  He just keeps going even though he doesn't get a ton a playtime.  I know the other players and the coach respect the effort he puts in.

Friends

Austin Underwood had his birthday at a go cart place and invited the whole seminary class.  They Were all pretty excited about it.

These three have been good friends since we moved to Georgia.  Liam, Lincoln and Austin.  We have been grateful for them.

Palmer and Lincoln went with Austin on his first date.  Palmer and Lincoln's dates both had to go home early.  Dani is such a good sport to hand with these three boys.

They went ice skating and Lincoln spent the whole time helping Natalie stay up.  Good things she had fun.  Palmer and Kayleigh weren't in this picture for some reason.
 

Ministering

Our boys have had some good experiences with their ministering brothers.  Palmer has Brother Newman, who is the just awesome.  Lincoln has Miles Heidorn, who took him to a boxing gym to discuss ministering and they have had some good visits.  Hunter is lucky to get to be with dad.  These boys are learning some good things!

Elf on the Shelf

Just some crazy stuff that our Elf, Scout, has done this month.  

 We love this crazy elf!!

Christmas 2020

Christmas is the best day!  I love getting up and opening presents and then spending the day together.

Santa came!

Scout gave the boys whittling stuff. 

McKay wants to make sure that Sasha had a present.  He calls them grommet treats.  The fact that they were hot dogs was the best!

The candles and music we're going.  My favorite tradition from my childhood.  I'm so glad that we still do it. 

Ready for presents!

Palmer got a letterman jacket for Christmas, but because football started so late, he didn't have a letter, so we are still are waiting for it.  The football banquet isn't until February. 

His own guitar!  Hunter has a kids guitar that is pretty small, he's pretty excited to have a full size one he doesn't have to share with his brothers. 

Legos of course!

They boys always get "stinking underwear" in their stockings (Polar Express reference).

Lincoln has wanted his own football pads forever.  

Dad's letterman jacket had to stand in for Palmer's 

Star Wars underwear.  McKay was jealous. 

Present from Scout. 

Zack Wilson jersey.

McKay loves crazy socks. 

Stanford hat!  Right now McKay wants to go to Stanford for college.

I love all of the hugs on Christmas morning. 

Popcorn and popcorn maker from Grandma and Grandpa Palmer.

I was so excited for this light blue ginger jar.  I knew just where I wanted to put it.  

We had our special breakfast of egg casserole, sausage and donuts as well prime rib for dinner.  It was just the best day!