I have to say that 2011 has been an awesome year and we have trult been blessed. The greatest part of 2011 would have to be Roy graduating. He is such and inspiration to our family. He put a lot of hard work into his school and I thought it was great for our children to see their Dad achieve this great goal. So with student teaching over and finally graduating it came time to find a job. Roy got a temp job working at Nestle that he tried to love but it was definitely not his favorite job in the world. We watched vigilantely for a teaching position to come open and as it came time for school to start nothing, and we watched school start and nothing. Then a friend told us that E*Trade was hiring and while it wasn't teaching we felt like this might be something we should look into. And with Roy's dashing good looks and awesome personality he of course got the job. So for the past 3 months Roy has been working at E*Trade learning to be a stock broker, Life takes turns in ways that you don't expect but we feel like this is where Roy is supposed to be and feel very blessed. He is currently 1st counselor in the Elders Quorom and to his surprise he loves it and doesn't miss Young Men's as much as he thought he would. Heather is, as always, enjoying be an at home Mom. Life just gets busier as the children get older. She does try to take a little time for herself and go running or do aerobics. She got released from the Primary Presidency and loves her calling as an Activity day leader and can hardly wait until April when Alyssa gets to join in. Alyssa is getting too grown up. She is an excellent reader and is a huge help to her Mom. She likes to read, do math, play girlie thing, dance, and gymnastics. She is excited to get to play basketball in January. Gary is full of energy and absolutely loves kindergarten. One day he got the stomach flu and threw up, I told him he would have to miss school the next day. His reply was "give me another chance Mom." He loves to read and is constantly reminding me that he needs to do his homework. He still loves fishing and he has found another love in life. He loves to play soccer and did awesome this year. Steven is adorable and is so smart. He was able to pull one over on his Daddy. Roy taught the kids about how to "Candy Jinx" someone. Alyssa and Gary were trying so hard to get their Dad to say the same thing as them but were not able to. Then Stevie innocently asked his Daddy "will you count with me?" So of course Roy says yeah "1, 2, 3" and then Stevie said "Candy Jinx." He totally got his Daddy, that is one smart 3 year old. He is now 4 and taller then most of Gary's 5 year old friends. Then there's Jaydn, he is almost 18 months and he keeps us on our toes. We have never had such a trouble maker that gets into everything. But he has the cutest little smile that makes things okay, most of the time. He loves life and loves to play and if he had his choice would stay outside all the time. Life has treated the Taylor family great this year. We are so greatful for our many blessing and most of all for the Savior and for all he has done for us!
