Snow Storm

Here is a snow storm that blew through our neighborhood on Monday. We could barely see across the street from us. You can't tell from theses pictures, but the wind was blowing very hard with gusts around 50 mph. We actually only got about an inch of snow(thank goodness, cause I am sick of shoveling.) Sadie and I sat at the window and watched it for a while. We thought our neighbors flag pole was going to tip over onto their house, fortunately it didn't. We are supposed to get three more storms this week. Crazy Utah weather!!!!!

An Amazing Man

"Till We Meet Again"


President Gordon B. Hinckley

I was a little shocked, as probably most of you were, to find out that President Hinckley had past away. What an amazing man. It is kind of bittersweet to me. When I first found out, I couldn't help but cry. I love being able to hear his words at conference time, and throughout the rest of the year. They had such an impact in my life, and when he spoke I could feel the spirit that he possessed. He was such a gracious, humble, hilarious, loving, caring man. I will miss his words of wisdom, his fun loving spirit, and his love for the gospel. The church over the past 13 years sure has grown, due to the wonderful work he did. All of the temples that he had built is remarkable. I am so glad that I was able to grow up with him being the prophet.
On the other hand I am so grateful to know that he is with his precious wife again. What a glorious reunion that probably was, and what a remarkable life he led. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family at this time. Thank you for serving your life in the church and being such a great example to all of us!! I will miss you! "Till we meet again" Angie

I'll never forget the first time I saw President Hinckley speak as a prophet. I was in the MTC and it was the first time I really remember being old enough to see what happens when a prophets dies. I really had felt the loss of President Hunter as he had called me on my mission. I remember wondering how anyone could replace President Hunter and then President Hinckley got up to speak. I will never forget the feeling that came over that day when the Spirit testified to me that he was the Prophet called by God to preside over the Church. It was by far the strongest testimony of a prophet that I have ever recieved. I will sorely miss him and his example. He lived great in all that he did and was an example for all of us to strive to follow. He was always so kind and was always gently reminding us to stand a little taller and be a litte better. I will always remember the great impact he had on my testimony and can't wait until I can meet him again and thank him.

Matt

Matts B-Day

Matt's birthday at the Bigos

Loves getting clothes

Definately needed those!!!!!

This past week has been pretty crazy. On the 24Th was Matt's 32ND birthday. He may be getting older, but he is still young at heart, and I love that about him, there is never a dull moment in our lives. Speaking of never a dull moment in our lives, we (Sadie and I) were on our way to meet Matt at Outback restaurant for his birthday dinner, when a guy ran a stop sign and we t-boned him in the intersection. We called Matt right away and he was there asap. Seeing Matt pull up just calmed mine and Sadies fears. We love him so much and are so grateful for everything he does for us. When he got to the scene, he told me and Sadie to get in his truck, and get warm while he took care of everything. It is the first accident that I have been in, when I was driving. It was Sadies first car accident and she was frightened by the whole thing. She cried for the rest of the night on and off. The good thing was that nobody got seriously injured, and that it wasn't my fault. Our car is in the shop getting fixed, but we do have a rental in the meantime. When we were done with all of the paperwork and getting the car towed, we were able to still go to Outback to celebrate Matt's b-day. I think it will be a birthday that he will never forget. We sure are grateful for such a wonderful man in our lives.

I love you daddy, thanks for coming to our rescue. Love Sadie and Angie

Fun in the snow

Matt building a snow fort for Sadie and her friends to play in

We have had so much snow this year. In one night we got about 7 inches of snow, perfect for building a fort.

Sadie sledding in our backyard

Sadie hanging out in the snow fort.

Christmas morning

Singing Away in a Manger at Grandma Helens party

A Christmas Kiss

Parker was smiling up a storm that day.

Cookies for Santa, and carrots for the reindeer.

A special note for Santa, from Sadie.

Bigo Christmas Party (Christmas Eve)

Sadie saying her Christmas poems

Anna playing Away in a Manger on Sadies little piano

Sadie in her new Pajamas

Marchbanks Family Christmas Party
What a bunch of cute kids!!!


Sadie With Santa

What a Jolly Old Man (the highlight of the party for the kids)

COOKIE PARTY!!!!!