Dec. 16, 2012

This Moments In Time blogspot started in not an "Ah Ha", moment, but rather in an" Oh, No", moment.  In creating a Christmas letter my husband, Rob, decided that instead of listing the comings and goings of ourselves and our children, he'd have our friends go to a blogspot.  Trouble is, we didn't have a Blogspot.  That was the Moment the Moments In Time became a necessity.

Welcome to our Moments.




Family at AJ and Polly's wedding June, 2012
This is the most current of most, but not all, of our family.  Below you will see
each family with their names. 

We send our love and wishes for a
MERRY CHRISTMAS
and a
HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW 2013 YEAR
 

Joshua, Ephraim, Rachel, Great-grandma Southwick, Adelia and Michael
Adelia and her children live with us in Orem.  Our lives are certainly more full of love and
excitement than they would be without these delightful children in our home.

Floyd, Jolene Millet and family at Teija's baptism.
 Back row:  Eliza, Jolene, Lincoln, Floyd
Front row:  Teija, Thayne, Cambryn, Walker
Floyd works with Rob at Exevision in Orem.  He and his family live in South Jordan, UT

Abe, Emily Millet with Max, Owen, Luke and Will
Abe and Emily and their 4 active, happy boys live in a new home they
just finished building in Centerville, UT

Doug, Katrina Spencer with Berleley and Sampson
Doug is just finishing up his PhD at Berkeley and in the process
of the job search.  Whichever university hires him will be fortunate, indeed.
Katrina works for the University of California as
 UCPath Center Project Lead, CFO Divisionat University of California, Office of the President 

Brock and Melinda Millet holding Caleb, Callie and Ada
Brock is finishing his residency in LaCrosse, WI.  They have not yet decided
where they will go next, but probably in the Northwest.  They have loved
LaCrosse and will miss their friends and associates there.
 

Quinn, Lindsay and Ivory Millet
Quinn is an Appraiser in the Salt Lake City Area.  He works hard
and does well.  Lindsay is a stay-at-home mom.  Lindsay is a great mom
and is involved in running marathons, ragnars, playing the guitar and generally
loving life and her family.

David, Marne Stott with Aubrey, Tyler and Chelsea
Dave and Marne' are just finishing a year in London.  They will continue living there for at least
6 more months. Dave is an attorney with Cravath, Swaine and Moore. As evident by the
picture above, Tyler Stott was recently added to the family.  Marne' loves
 being "at home" with her children.  The girls are very
familiar with taxis, buses and public transportation.

Dixie and Matt Sorensen
Dixie and Matt are living and working in Austin, TX.  They have found
the warm weather and no snow quite enjoyable. Dixie tore her ACL earlier this year.
She had the ALC repaired and then spent the next several weeks rehabbing and
strengthening her knee.  The Drs has said she could start running on it again.
 

AJ and Polly Millet
AJ and Polly were able to buy themselves a lovely condo in Lehi.  AJ started his
PhD program in Psychology at BYU.  Polly works for the LDS Church in Salt Lake City
helping the missionaries get to their destinations.


The following is our Christmas Letter written by Rob and the inspiration for this blogspot.

We have often thought this year, “No family should receive so many blessings from their Father in Heaven, nor should they be so well treated by their family, their neighbors, their Church community and all their other treasured association, as we have this year by you.” Truly in large measure this is a reflection of each of you and your goodness, our wonderful associates in this life. Thank you; we are appreciative and grateful for your continued love and friendships and associations.

One marring event of 2012 was the loss of my younger sister, Colleen Hanks. Associated with her passing we have admired Gordon and their children as they have dealt with her early passing with faith and cheerfulness. To a person, they have exhibited their testimonies of the Savior and their magnanimous personalities. I’m sure Colleen is pleased with them.  We also lost our “Great” grandpa, Paul Southwick; we are looking forward to the fulfillment of the Christmas promise of good tidings and great joy that we will again be with them.

   Our children and families all are healthy and active,  going to school,  earning livings, raising children and doing their best to go about doing well. We treasure them each.

In 2012, Elaine continued to be involved in the world of family history and Temple service.  I continue to serve our neighbors and friends in my church calling. The business earned a little money this year which certainly improves our outlook on life; I expect to continue to work for the next several years.

In just a few days in our home on Christmas Eve, we will again have a most unimpressive rendition of the Nativity. Instead of our children, our grandchildren will dress up and play the parts of the angels, the shepherds, the wise men, and of course Joseph, Mary and the Baby Jesus. (I hope to be the narrator this year instead of the donkey, my most frequent role!) The one part of our annual rendition that will be impressive is the message. We join with you in exclaiming:

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men