Richardson Report

 So let's talk about 2023! After the wedding and after Christmas we took a trip to Idaho to catch up with Hannah's family and see Josh's parents.  There was some illness so we didn't spend as much time with them as we'd anticipated, but we still had a nice visit. Josh had his very first stake presidents training up in Burien, WA (outside Tacoma) and I snuck up with him.  We got an AirBnB right on the sound and enjoyed the views.  When Josh was in his meetings I read books and did some planning for singing time and other things.  It was super relaxing.  Also, Burien has a darling downtown and we had fun exploring! Faith spent all of January in and out of some weird virus that caused massive hives, puffy eye, and general discomfort.  The doctors couldn't figure it out but they did rule out the dangerous things.  She did three rounds of fever, puffy eye, rash, better over the course of January and then it all just stopped - for which we were all so g...

 We have been so excited for the wedding of Brynne and Zahid.  Finally the great day arrived!  We had the ceremony and reception at a beautiful new venue owned by some friends.  We didn't have to do too much decorating:  centerpieces and some flowers on the arch!  So grateful for Hannah and Devon who really spearheaded the arch! It was so fun to have Hannah and Keaton home and enjoy more of my kids together.  Also Cecillia was there! These two girls were utterly in love with Brynne's dress. My beautiful girls She looks stunning! Friendships that have lasted for years... I thought the ceremony was so beautiful and sweet. The mariachi band was so talented.  we got a great group photo departure time...off to Honduras for an epic honeymoon! Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Hannah and Keaton's flight was delayed by 24 hours. I don't think Faith minded a bit.  She was thrilled to get some extra time with her big sis! I'm grateful for friends who sent ...

 Our dear friend Kelly Robinson graciously offered to host a bridal shower for Brynne.  It worked out that Brynne and Zahid had to come home a week before the wedding in order to get their marriage license...so that's when we did the shower.  It was honestly just such a treat to have her around for a few bonus days before she becomes a Mrs.! I'm so grateful for all the friends who love on my kids.  There is strength in the villages that we create. This girl...couldn't resist a piano! A few random memories - these are some of the youth at our ward Christmas dinner.  Natalie is kneeling on the floor, she was one of Santa's elves! Kenna inherited an old typewriter and she was pretty excited.  It's always been her dream to have one. The orchestra concert is always so good!  Love watching my kids perform.  Kenna only made it to one of the three because she was sick.

December was such a full month - I'm sure it deserves a few posts all on it's own.  First we started the month with the annual nativity festival.  Kenna was a server, Faith and I attended.  Josh was out of town with Quentin at Disneyland - Quentin's last hurrah before heading home.  Natalie was sick.  Luckily she recovered quickly because the rest of December was BUSY! Kenna turned 15!  Say, what????  She opted for a quiet birthday at home with the family.  We had hoped to go out to dinner as a family (Brynne was in town for that weekend) but that didn't pan out.  She was a good sport about it.  She can't be sweet 16, so I'm thinking Sassy 15 sounds about right. Some things you should know about Kenna:  She's an idea girl.  There's always something brewing.  Especially if it involves cooking.  She is succeeding at school and navigating many challenges.  She is eager to learn to drive.  Kenna is super helpful...