Christmas 2010

Well 2010 has flown by. I can't believe it is already time to write the annual Christmas letter. It has been a busy and eventful year with lots of blessings for which we are so grateful.

We still live in Gilbert, AZ, and we still have a house-full with 6 kids at home, 3 dogs, 1 cat, 2 turtles, 1 fish and 2 chickens.

We are grateful for this time of year to focus on the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We hope you have had many blessings this past year and that the new year will bring you joy and happiness.

Love-
The Thomas Family

Isaiah

Isaiah turned 4 this year and started preschool. He is in a speech program in yet a different elementary school than Delron and the other kids. Four different schools- phew! He was not too sure about going off to preschool because he is so shy but he loves it. He enjoys bringing home papers in his backpack and showing us what he has done. He has grown a lot this year and is quite tall for his age. He got a scooter this year and has fun riding it outside. He is a sweet little boy and has such a cute personality.

Delron

Delron turned 6 this year and is in 1st grade. He is in a speech program at a different elementary school this year and has adjusted well. He is a character and comes up with the funniest punch lines. I think he'd make a great comedian when he grows up. He loves school and really has a great attitude about his homework. He is turning into quite an artist and is very creative in his designs. He keeps asking when he can turn 8 so he can be in scouts like Khorey. He was quite excited to learn to ride his bike without training wheels this year.

Khorey

Khorey turned 8 this year and is in 3rd grade. He was baptized in July and was excited to get his first suit. Too bad it was really too hot to wear it much in the summer but at least he will be able to wear it now. Ha ha. He loves school and does well. He is a wolf cub scout now and enjoys participating in scouts. He was able to go to Heard Pueblo Cub Scout Day Camp this year. He had a great time. He has grown several inches and can eat both Phil and I under the table. Wow, we are in trouble when he is a teenager!

Jamal

Jamal turned 11 this year and is in 5th grade. He earned the Arrow of Light, the highest award in cub scouts, and is enjoying being in Boy Scouts. He works hard in school and really enjoys science. He is quite artistic and has become the "class artist" at school. He has started band this year and plays the clarinet. He has to play that instrument for two years and then he can move on to the saxophone. He had to start wearing glasses this year. At least he thinks he looks "smart" wearing them so he's okay with needing glasses.

Olivia

Olivia turned 12 this year and is in 6th grade. She is blossoming into a lovely young lady. She works hard in school. She went to girls' camp for the first time in July. She had fun and wants to go again next year, even if there are spiders. She is looking forward to her school science trip coming up in March. She has grown a lot this year and is now taller than I am. She wears a bigger shoe size than Vanessa so I think she will even be taller than Vanessa, who is 5' 7", when she is done growing.

Vanessa

Vanessa turned 16 this year and is a junior. She is already planning out her senior year and is looking forward to her graduation. She is in choir at school this year. She is planning to participate in track again when the season starts up in January. She is a dedicated student and works hard to do well in school. She has been a great help to me this year since I've been so busy with school projects. She really loves cooking and Sunday nights are "her night". She likes to bake and keeps the guys at Phil's work supplied with goodies.