Year End Festivities

As always, the Heath family had our beloved Gingerbread House making contest. But due to last year's nearly 10 hour event... we decided to limit the creativity to only 3 hours. Boys vs. Girls. It was epic as ever, and the houses continue to be amazing!

Here is the Girl's Candyland Adventure. Complete with a candy cane forest and lollipop land.

And the Boy's Brazilian Beach House. Don't forget the missionaries (Branden) and the coconut stand.Although the vote ended up a tie... I still think the girls won. :)

We had the New Year's Eve party at the Heath home this year. We played games, ate lots of food, did our yearly talent show, and celebrated at midnight with firecrackers and lots of noise makers. Everyone in our family participated in the talent show this year. Trevor played his saxophone, Danielle and Dallin played the piano, and the rest of us sang. Everyone did great, but the talent that stole the show was Grandma Miskho. She got up in front of everyone and pulled out an accordion. She had been taking lessons via YouTube for 2 days and wowed everyone with her talent. It was awesome. :)


On Tuesday January 3rd, Dallin drove back to Provo with Mitch and Elayna to start the new semester. I am sticking around in Kennewick for a little longer as I don't have to attend classes. :) Dallin has been holding the fort down in Provo and was there when they installed a new heater!!! Hopefully this means we will no longer be living in Antarctic conditions. haha!

I have been enjoying being at home and just relaxing, although I have had a few fun adventures. On Wednesday the 4th, I joined the Stoker family on a trip to Spokane. We were driving down to pick up Jessica from the airport!!!! Jessica has been teaching English in Taiwan for the last 6 months, and it was finally time for her to return to the U.S. of A.!! She didn't know I was coming, and I think it was a good surprise! We all had a wonderful time catching up, shopping, sleeping, and eating. Glad to have ya back Jessica!! :)

So that is our update for the last few weeks. We are excited for the New Year, and can't wait for all the fun it will bring!!