Merry Christmas from the Carlquist's. It has been an eventful year. Nothing too big or dramatic, but full of things to keep us busy.
We had half of our basement finished, but decided to finish the rest in February. We hired a contractor and he was S-L-O-W. They came in and did the insulation and framing in February, but then nothing happened until May. It was October before he finished. The contractor told us he wouldn't have time to paint, so Lynn and I did all the painting. It does look nice and I am looking forward to using the space
when the family comes for Christmas. I really can't take the pictures right so that you can get a feel for the space. We have a large L-shaped family room and a canning kitchen. Lynn has a room for his tools and hobbies and we have some good storage closets. These pictures are of the kitchen, family room and the wet bar in the family room. The stove is connected now and it is a warm and cozy place to be.
Brian and Kattie moved into Mom and Dad's house and have been remodeling ever since. They just had new cabinets installed and it is looking very nice. The kids are all busy and growing very tall. They raised 100 chickens this summer and they killed and processed them. What a day that was. Our freezers are completely full!
Kris and Kristi moved to Idaho Falls after Kris took a job at INEL. They have a lovely home in Ammon, just outside of Idaho Falls. Their children are growing like weeds. Madi was baptized the day after they moved in in July. Kristi is Wonder Woman! She has finished a bedroom for Madi in the basement and is doing one for Jared.
Annalise keeps busy with her five boys. They are so fun. They did a 35 mile family bike ride in Heber Valley this fall. It makes me tired just thinking about that one! Annalise has accompanied several choirs this fall and belongs to a group that sang on Temple Square on Dec. 5th.
Jo and Matt are excited that Matt finished Law School in December. They are looking forward to having Jo stay home with Winnie and Luke once Matt finds employment.
Jenni is still working for Judge Laycock in Provo, but will be looking for new employment in the summer.
I am still in the R. S. Presidency in our Ward and Lynn is an assistant to the High Priest Group Leader.
We hope this finds you all well and happy and that you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Love,
Peggy and Lynn
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