Thursday, December 30, 2010
Benson the Model
I know that all parents think that their baby is the cutest, but this picture looks like Benson is striking a pose. We just thought it was funny...(and he is the cutest...so there)
Christmas Joy
Christmas was wonderful this year. We stayed up late with Erin and Thomas Grover playing games and following fun traditions. Then Camille, Benson, and I opened presents that Santa brought. We had a lot of fun surprises, but more than anything we were excited to celebrate the birth of our Savior, we have been very blessed and have much to be grateful for. In short, Benson's face is the depiction of our feelings this year.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Christmas Card
Hello blog readers! Merry Christmas! So, we got a few free Christmas cards when we took family pictures the other day, so I thought I'd scan one in and post it for you to see. Also, here is an end of the year Christmas Letter from the DeVries. Enjoy!
Merry Christmas! This past year has been filled with great memories and constant changes. Here is a quick update of 2010:
Mike has worked for four different companies within the past year. The list includes the Missionary Training Center, AXA Equitable, Engineering & Technology Start-ups and, BidSync. Starting February 2011, Mike will be working as a Business Analyst at Sears, and is so excited! Mike also said goodbye to his undergraduate days at BYU as he graduated in December with a degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Marketing. As if a part time job, going to school full time and a busy calling weren’t enough, Mike has also spent the past year working hard as a manager of the apartment complex we manage.
I stayed busy this year taking care of Benson, managing the apartment complex and serving in my callings. Being a full-time mom has been the most challenging and the most rewarding thing I have ever done! Benson has grown so much and I am LOVING this stage of life with him. He is so much fun to be around. As for managing, it definitely has kept me on my toes (you basically become a part-time mother to 60 single college-age girls!). It has had its ups and downs, but I am grateful to have been a manager to keep my brain active while I am at home and to give me projects to work on!
Benson Dean has grown so much. I am always amazed at the new things he is learning. His most recent trick is to repeat what we say. The other day I was bringing Benson inside and telling him how cold it was, so I ended the sentence with “Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr”. Benson immediately said “Booeeeeeeyyyyyyyy”. Now when I tell him it’s cold he repeats “Boooey”. He has also learned to fold his arms during prayer and knows when we are getting ready to end. He knows how we end prayers and usually when we get to “ In the name…” he will shout “aaaaa” happily. I know he thinks he is saying “amen”, but I haven’t figured out if it’s because he is excited the prayer is over and he gets to play again or if it’s because he likes saying “amen”. Either way, we think it’s pretty cute. He is learning to walk now and we keep on expecting him to start any day now. We love that little man more than words can express!
We have seen the Lord’s hand in all of the changes over the past year and we know that we have been guided to go where we are going. We are thankful for the blessings we have received from our Heavenly Father and we are most thankful for the gift of His Son. This time of year is so special to us because we know why Christ was sent here and that he fulfilled his perfect mission so that we too could attain happiness. We hope your next year is filled with joy and that you all will have a wonderful Christmas. If we could spend it with every one of you, we would! We love you and miss you all!
Love,
Mike, Camille and Benson DeVries
Merry Christmas! This past year has been filled with great memories and constant changes. Here is a quick update of 2010:
Mike has worked for four different companies within the past year. The list includes the Missionary Training Center, AXA Equitable, Engineering & Technology Start-ups and, BidSync. Starting February 2011, Mike will be working as a Business Analyst at Sears, and is so excited! Mike also said goodbye to his undergraduate days at BYU as he graduated in December with a degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Marketing. As if a part time job, going to school full time and a busy calling weren’t enough, Mike has also spent the past year working hard as a manager of the apartment complex we manage.
I stayed busy this year taking care of Benson, managing the apartment complex and serving in my callings. Being a full-time mom has been the most challenging and the most rewarding thing I have ever done! Benson has grown so much and I am LOVING this stage of life with him. He is so much fun to be around. As for managing, it definitely has kept me on my toes (you basically become a part-time mother to 60 single college-age girls!). It has had its ups and downs, but I am grateful to have been a manager to keep my brain active while I am at home and to give me projects to work on!
Benson Dean has grown so much. I am always amazed at the new things he is learning. His most recent trick is to repeat what we say. The other day I was bringing Benson inside and telling him how cold it was, so I ended the sentence with “Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr”. Benson immediately said “Booeeeeeeyyyyyyyy”. Now when I tell him it’s cold he repeats “Boooey”. He has also learned to fold his arms during prayer and knows when we are getting ready to end. He knows how we end prayers and usually when we get to “ In the name…” he will shout “aaaaa” happily. I know he thinks he is saying “amen”, but I haven’t figured out if it’s because he is excited the prayer is over and he gets to play again or if it’s because he likes saying “amen”. Either way, we think it’s pretty cute. He is learning to walk now and we keep on expecting him to start any day now. We love that little man more than words can express!
We have seen the Lord’s hand in all of the changes over the past year and we know that we have been guided to go where we are going. We are thankful for the blessings we have received from our Heavenly Father and we are most thankful for the gift of His Son. This time of year is so special to us because we know why Christ was sent here and that he fulfilled his perfect mission so that we too could attain happiness. We hope your next year is filled with joy and that you all will have a wonderful Christmas. If we could spend it with every one of you, we would! We love you and miss you all!
Love,
Mike, Camille and Benson DeVries
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