This past week we enjoyed a visit with Kenneth's brother and sister-in-law, Bryan and Faye Nix, who were here visiting from their home in Virginia. We loved having everyone over for a family dinner on Tuesday.
Kenneth J Nix with his 3 children, Kenneth C, Suzanne, and Bryan.
4 Generations, Grandpa Kenneth C, Great Grandpa Kenneth J., Mommy Becky, and baby Adam.
On Friday, December 3 we had our second annual Christmas Sleepover Party at Grandma's house. Seven of the grandchildren were able to join us. We thought of all those who live too far away to be here. Maybe some year everyone can join us.
Baby Ellie made a brief appearance at the party.
Tanner and Adam entertained each other while the big kids did several activities.
We started by making sugar cookies. Everyone helped measure and pour and stir. Cracking the eggs was the favorite task and luckily the recipe called for 4 eggs so the 4 bigger kids each got to do one. We picked out a few shells and proceeded. I was glad that Becky was here to help out.
While the cookie dough chilled, we made french bread pizzas and had dinner.
After dinner we baked and decorated our Christmas cookies. Everyone was very creative.
We painted some ornaments and Grandpa took individual pictures of everybody so we could make ornaments with their pictures.
Easton loved playing with the train set and taught Adam everything he knows.
Addy and Landon enjoyed a game of slam-dunk basketball using the trampoline as a launch pad. Such boundless energy!!
The kids exchanged presents to finish off the evening.
Ellie Elizabeth Nix arrived on November 26. 8 lb. 7 oz. Chubby cheeks and lots of blond hair. This makes 15 grandchildren for us. We are so blessed. Congratulations Dan and Betsy.
Baby Jacen Nix arrived on September 17. On October 2 I went to Houston to help out for a couple of weeks. Kenneth joined me on the 14th and on October 16 we went on a 5 day Western Carribean Cruise with our good friends Billie and Vernon Johns.
It was so fun to spend two weeks playing with our fun Texas family.
I enjoyed going for walks around the lake with Jared, Rocky, sometimes Dad, Dave and Evan.
Arriving at the Port of Houston. Dave took us to meet Billie and Vernon at Billie's brother's house in Houston. Billie and Vernon drove us all to the port.
Formal night.
In the port of Progresso, we took a 2 hour bus ride to the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza. They were fascinating. 
We loved walking at sunrise on the top deck. We also enjoyed some miniature golf there on a very windy day.
Arriving in Cozumel.
In Cozumel we took a 2 hour taxi tour of the island.
Relaxing and eating....and eating....and eating at our favorite place at the back of the boat.
In July we enjoyed a visit with our 5 Goodman Grandchildren. Eric brought them and then came back and got them 10 days latter. We had several family activities and visited some of the local attractions.
Loved wading and having a picnic at Bridal Veil Falls. 
Enjoying Dan and Betsy's new backyard with cousins.
We also had fun doing puzzles together.
In terms of weather, this has been a strange summer in Utah. We had snow in June and last night, July 3, this picture of Grandpa and Grandma Pat and myself shows that it was very windy and cold as we waited for the fireworks to start at Thanksgiving Point. We brought jackets and blankets just in case and wished we would have brought more. The fireworks were great and worth the windy, cold, shivering wait. Happy 4 of July. I'm very grateful to live in this beautiful free country.
