The Changing Times

Another incredible Chirstmas has come and gone, and we are anxiously engaged in the preparations for upcoming events in our lives. Very soon (Jan. 18th-20) Angela will be WALKING a 5k to ensure her place in the St. George Marathon in October. We will be going down with her family, who Mark, Andrew, and I believe Aaron will be doing a half marthon (13 miles) and Sarah will be doing the 5k with Angela. With everyone doing this run in January, they will all be guarenteed a place in the St. George Marathon in October '08! Everyone here is very excited about this upcoming weekend in St. George, and are excited to be getting together.
Jaxon continues to grow and explore his world in every way possible. With every centimeter and inch he gains, with continually developing dexterity, even the doors are presenting themselves as something new to conquer. I was shocked the other day when he locked me in the bathroom! Good thing I had to forsight to stash away extra toilet paper!
Angela is doing so well in our pregnancy! She is beginning to show, and can feel the baby move within. I cannot as of yet feel anything, but remain anxious to do so. I heard that it is possible to speak to the infant, and do so often. We are so blessed that her bleeding has passed, and wish to thank you all for your prayers, thoughts, and temple submissions in our behalf. It was truly divine, and we are forever grateful! We find out the gender on the 24th of this month, and we can barely stand it!! We are so excited in fact, that we couldn't contain all of it, and have invited both Angela's and my parents to the ultrasound. It's going to be tight, but the love will be tangible in that room! I'll be expecting some other members of my family to be present as well, we know, don't we?
I'm getting back into school, and this semester will very soon be drawing to a close...February I believe. I can't believe how much time has gone by. I'm so excited to be pursuing my career and my education! Angela has been so great in her unyielding support, love, and encouragement. I would truly be lost without her. I am so blessed to call her my friend, my partner, and most importantly...my eternal companion. I am so glad to have found her! There are times when I glance over and just look at her, and later find that I haven't been breathing for quite sometime. That's when she looks over at me, having heard me "deep sigh and gasp," and tells me like she has so often, "STOP STARING AT ME!" :)
We love you all so much, and take great joy in your happiness and successess. We were so happy to recieve several pictures in Christmas letters this past year, and it made Angela upset that we hadn't thought of the same thing. Good thing there's another year coming up, at which time you will all be introduced to our new baby!!! Only 347 days to prepare for Christmas '08 Family Pic Christmas Cards!!!! Love Kitch, Angela, Jaxon and the little one!