Christmas Dec 20th -26th

Talent show

Christmas

The pile of presents

Elena

Mary

Anna Grace

Timothy and his gingerbread house.

Elisa

Sara

Chris & Kate

Heather

We had a wonderful Christmas break and a nice visit with Chris and Kates family. We don't get to see them very much and it is always nice to see them.

Tuesday night as a family we had the opportunity to participate in the sub for Santa's. We would pick a package call the people to deliver it to and then go and deliver it to the people. It has always been a lot of fun and a great way to help out in the community. Chris & Kate arrived late that night, so they missed out on the service project.

Wednesday Chris and Kate bought a bunch of stuff to make necklaces and showed us how to make them. My family needed a little help finishing them, but we had a real good time together. We played games and visited and a great time was had by all.

Thursday was a hang out day and that night we went to watch Jennifer play. Jennifer had another solid game. She was 5-6 from the field, 10pt, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks, 1 steal, 1 foul and 3 turnovers. She had a double double and only played 15 minutes. It was fun for the family to see her play and always nice when they win. They played Nevada and won 84-53.

Friday Chris's family went skiing and were very brave and took Timothy, Sara and Heather.

It was a great day and everyone had a good time. Especially Kate who skied hard and loved every minute of it.

Saturday was very busy and a lot of fun. We all went to the Movies and when we came back, Santa had come. It was a little of a shock to some, when they saw the pile of presents. They weren't sure if they should get everyone else or check out what they got first. But Timothy was very helpful when he saw it and just yelled to everyone and then checked out what was in his stocking. Then we all gathered and one at a time we opened presents. Then that night we had our traditional Shrimp Dinner. It was a very enjoyable day with great food and family.

Sunday Chris's family went to Church with us and David, Sara, Heather sang with the choir. It was a short program and a lot of musical numbers. Kate's mom made a great Italian dinner, which was different, but a nice change. Then that evening we acted out the Nativity and had the talent show. Everyone participated. You could preform a talent or read a Christmas story.

Chris & Kate bought us a new bball hoop for Christmas. It was very kind of them and we have really enjoyed it. Thanks Chris and Kate for your kindness.

Thanksgiving

On Tuesday Matt and Dana arrived at our house. I needed to run kids around so David went with Alan and Sara and hiked to the falls up battle creek canyon. It was a beautiful day and they had a great time.

Then that night Alan had a game and a group of us went and watched the game. Alan did good, but the team lost.

Wednesday Timothy had a game and those that didn't make it to Alan's game went to Timothy's game. He played a little at the end and shot twice and make one. He is just a freshman, so he is still learning a lot, but seems to have a good time. That afternoon before Jennifer's game Robby Bosco the quarterback of the 1984? championship team, gave us a tour of the legacy building. It was very nice to have a private tour and we all had a great time. Some people even got pictures of him and he even signed a football for Matt's family.

Then we all went to Jennifer's game. BYU played Wisconsin and won 77-59 and Jennifer had 10 points, 3 blocks, and 3 rebounds. She was only in 19 mins and played great.

We wanted to try and do something active each day, so thurs we went for a walk on the Lindon trails. It was fun and a good opportunity for the adults to talk and the kids to get out. At noon most of us participated in a service project at the community center. They served a turkey dinner to people in need. It is always great to serve and everyone had a great time. Then during the day Timothy organized a ping pong tournament and a video game tournament for all those that wanted to participate. It was great fun and a riot to watch. Some where in there we had a great turkey dinner. Everyone helped cook and the foo was great. Dana's family had to leave that evening, but we really enjoyed the time we all had together.

Friday

Some people stayed up late or got up early to do some black Friday shopping. It wasn't my thing, but those that went had fun. Later that do those who were 12 and up went and did baptisms for dead. It is always nice to be in the Temple and even better to do it with family. It was a great day. That night some of us went to see the lights in SLC. It was cold, but beautiful and a fun time with cousins.

Sat

Lisa needed to do some shopping so I went with her to visit and we had a great time.

Then later that afternoon we went to watch Jennifer play Eastern Washington and won 77-58. Jennifer was the leading scorer with 13 pts, 4 blocks and 6 rebounds. She was 9-11 from the free throw line and played 17 mins. Had another solid game.

David's Birthday November 12th 2011

Sara wrapped this present and it had tons of tape on it. She had a lot of fun and Dad had to use scissors to open it. Great fun had by all.

This was the shirt that my mother made him.

Me, Jennifer, Erin and David's presents.

The balloons that he got from his siblings. A lot of fun.

Dinner out with the family

David's birthday is at a very busy time of year. I wanted to do something special, but i wasn't sure what. So I talked to Jennifer and we decided not to go really big and do something small with the family. We did want to have as many people as possible remember his birthday, so I had Erin send out an reminder to have everyone write something to him on his birthday. I couldn't do it, because he has access to my computer, and email. If I did it, I was sure he would find out. He did have a lot of people text or send him emails on his birthday. The best was that his siblings got together and gave him 50 black balloons and a gift certificate to his favorite restaurant.

While we were running around getting things done, someone came to our door with 50 balloons. I wasn't even there and he called me and asked me if I was behind it. I wasn't of course, but I did get a big laugh out of it. I don't think he was excited about it as I was.

He didn't want a lot for his birthdays, we helped him with some chores he wanted done and went out to dinner with him. Then we came home and had presents and a dessert of his choice. It wasn't anything big, but I think he felt loved and was with those he loved. We love him very much and he is good to us. He is a great husband, father and a friend to the community. I hope his day was wonderful.

Alan's Eagle November 13th 2011

The Eagle display at Alan's Eagle November 13th 2011.

I asked Alan to choose his favorite scripture and I was really impressed with his choice. I don't think it is easy to pick a scripture, but his one was perfect. If he follows this scripture in life, he will do well .

Refreshments with his friends.

Bob Hamson, David Hamson and Alan Hamson. All Eagle Scouts.

Gloria Hamson, Alan Hamson and Bob Hamson.

Photo with Mom and Dad.

The Family

David, Timothy, Alan, Tresa, Sara, Jennifer and Heather with Grandma and Grandpa Hamson

Gloria, David and Bob Hamson

At the Eagle Court of Honor we had a display for Alan.

I thought it turned out pretty good.

This was the photo that we used for his Eagle announcement.

He had his court of honor with Sam Larson and it turned out great. His grandpa was there to participate in the ceremony and David was very proud to have an Eagle scout.

We are so proud of Alan and his accomplishments in scouts. He did his eagle awhile ago, but just finished his paper work. We are so happy that he didn't give up and got it done. He is really talented in basketball and also very good example for our family.