I think most of you heard about our Logandale Chapel burning down. It's a total loss and was a very sad day in the valley. It was the first LDS building here. We had 3 units meeting there, and have been reassigned to 3 different buildings. We have been assigned to the stake center. After Sacrament meeting, then the first hour of primary our first week there, we were going to leave to go to a cousins homecoming report at another building. When I found Whitney, she said, "Mommy, where's Daddy? I can't find him." She seems to think he should still be in the building since that is the last place she saw his body. So it will be interesting to meet in that building for awhile.

Some of you have seen this pic of my first denim rag quilt. For those of you who haven't, this is a project I've been working on for the kids since summer. This one is Jessica's. Haydn's is almost done. His is not a rag quilt, but will just be a tied quilt. He is VERY excited to have me finish it, so I've been working on it today. The cool thing about all of the quilts is all of the denim is from Scott's jeans. I've been saving his jeans since we got married! The kids knew I was going to make a quilt from his jeans, and saw me cutting and sewing. I had to be sneaky so they wouldn't figure it out. Christmas Eve, after we opened our pajamas, I had a box wrapped and marked 'girls' and one 'boys'. Inside was what I had so far of Jessica's and Haydn's, both about half completed. I told them everyone, including me, is going to have our very own quilt. The other side is flannel with blue and gold (Moapa Valley High School colors), pirate (MVHS mascot) designs, and BYU designs. I figured the back should be some of Scott's favorite things. I also cut up one of his referee shirts and everyone will have a square of that in their quilt.

Anyway, I have had alot of fun. Last fall, some girls in our ward started a quilting class. I made matching quilts for Amy and Whitney. I have never done anything like that before, and I had sooo much fun. It also made me think alot of Grandma while I was doing it.

As far as our news, alot of the same. Jessica's and Jeremy's basketball games keep me running. I haven't gone to alot of Jeremy's away games. The coach pretty much plays the 8th graders, and will put Jeremy and the other 7th graders in if we are either winning or losing by alot. So I haven't gotten to see him play very much. He is kind of frustrated to just sit, he's never had to do that before! Now he is seeing why Haydn and I told him last year that his concussion keeping him from trying out for the team was a blessing in a way. Jessica's doing well in her ball games. League tournament is this week, Thursday and Saturday in Vegas. If they do well, I think 1st or 2nd, they will go to the state tournament. Currently, they are 3rd in the league, and will play the 2nd place team, Boulder City. We beat them 2 weeks ago, so hope for a repeat of that. Haydn is enjoying his drivers license and can't wait until March 21st when the girl he likes turns 16. I enjoy him having his license, he is a big help with errands and things. Amy and Nathan have opted to not do any sports at all this year. I was a bit surprised when Nathan said no to baseball this year. We'll see if he misses it. I know being the smallest/shortest, esp in basketball wasn't fun last year. They are both great students in school. Whitney is just Whitney. She keeps me on my toes. She has enjoyed the quilts, too, clipping the thread for me! She 'quit' preschool, so just wants to constantly have someone over to play. She doesn't understand why mom sometimes would just like to have a break! I have done a little subbing here and there. I have had all the kids except for Nathan now. Well, I did have Nathan for music one day, for 45 minutes, so that doesn't count! I had Haydn a few weeks ago. He texted me the class before, and said all his friends were excited to have me as the sub! Yes, that made me feel really good! When I came out the door to go to the bathroom, Jessica was standing there waiting for me! She wasn't even upset or embarrassed when I had her class. They both come by my classroom to say hi when I am at the high school. Haydn will come to whatever school I am at and visit me. That has been fun.

Sorry this is getting long. Guess I am just making up for not contributing all those other months! But my goal was to get a picture on the next time, so I kept procrastinating. Now I know it is easy! Love you all...............Susan and the kids