Ellie
is turning 3 in just a matter of days. She loves going to preschool each week
and playing with her friends. She loves singing and is getting quite the
repertoire of songs. She had her own tumbling class this fall and LOVED getting
on her leotard like her big sisters. The hardest part was getting her to sit
still to listen to directions! Ellie loves to set the table and dress herself,
and is learning to hold her own with her two big sisters.
Amanda
started kindergarten just after her 5th Birthday. She is an
excellent reader and loves it! She is a great helper to Mom and Dad. Amanda
loves to spend her mornings playing with Ellie, going to story time, helping at
preschool, and having play-dates, before spending the afternoon at school.
Amanda is excelling in her gymnastics and amazes us with her progress.
Katie
is in her second year (2nd grade) of Chinese Immersion at school.
This year they are focusing more on reading and writing the Chinese characters.
She is doing well and her teachers rave about her. She has entered the world of
Legos (they now have girl Legos!). She is also in gymnastics and taking piano
lessons. Katie is a social butterfly and loves to organize play dates whenever
possible. Katie is preparing for her baptism this next summer when she turns 8.
Wendy continues to work in clinics
in Salt Lake and Provo. She takes turns teaching Ellie’s preschool and
volunteers in Katie and Amanda’s school classes. She’s learning to juggle two
sets of homework and keeping everyone up on chores. Sometimes the house gets
cleaned, but at least the family gets fed every day! J
Brett
continues work with his business law firm in downtown Provo. He celebrated the
completion of a successful case this fall. He keeps busy with his church
calling, maintaining home and yard, taking his girls to baseball, football, and
basketball games, and has even read a few books this year!
We
miss our Disney trips, but this year we headed north to Island Park, ID. We had
a great time at the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, sledding, and exploring
West Yellowstone.
May
you be blessed this season as we rejoice in the glorious birth and life of our
Savior, Jesus Christ.
Love,
The Nichols Family
