Perry Family: From Junior League to Junior Primary

Me (Mary Catherine): Finally retired after 10 years of volunteering with the Junior League of Salt Lake City. Now serving as ward Primary President, elementary school volunteer, and cheerleader/supporter of little athletes and dancers.

Jason: Recently resigned as Governor Herbert’s Chief of Staff to accept Vice President position at the University of Utah. Vows to spend more time with the family.

Jack (9): Loves soccer, basketball, football, school, and planning his run for President of the United States.
Best line of 2010: (On watching his parents greet each other with a kiss) “Oh, come on.”

David (7): Also loves soccer, basketball, football, school, and anything Lego.
Best line of 2010: (Regarding what he wants to be when he grows up) “I’ve decided to be a boxer.”

Rachel (3): Loves preschool, dancing, dressing up, and anything her big brothers are doing.
Best line of 2010: (When told that I was fixing hamburgers for dinner) “Do you mean, like, Crabby Patties?”

Charlotte (1): Taking first steps, playing in the dishwasher, pulling everything out of the cupboards, enjoying first sips of Diet Coke.
Best line of 2010: (When offered anything at all) “MORE!”

Merry Christmas to all! Wishing you fond memories of Christmas shopping on Oxford Street and roasted chestnuts on every corner!

Favro Family: Simple Pleasures Include a New Arrival

Merry Christmas London friends! 

I hope this holiday season finds each of you happy and well. As I look back on 2010, the phrase "enjoy the simple pleasures of life" comes to mind. A few of those simple pleasures have been taking family trips to Yosemite National Park, making strawberry jam with Amelia and my Mom last fall, watching the BBC version of Emma, reading good books, and visiting NYC last spring to catch In the Heights on Broadway.

This time of year reminds me of my many blessings: my dear husband Phil and my cute kids--Amelia (4) and Adam (2)-- being the top on my list. We are excited to have a new baby boy join our family in February.

Robinson Family: Family History Expert Returns to England

It's been 18 years since we came home from London,  and I'm finally going back! I've been taking genealogy research classes for the last few years, and as a culmination of my learning I will be doing on-site research in England in February. Once I get home I plan to take the professional accreditation exam. So have I finally figured out what I want to be when I grow up? Maybe. I'm still not sure if I want to take on clients or just do my own family history.

I'm still busy being a mom, though my girls seem so grown-up now! Adrianne is 14, Cassie is 11, and Madeline turns 8 this month. They all dance and play musical instruments and bring so much joy to my life.

Clyn is still working at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center, but found lots of time this year to spoil me. We took the kids to Jamaica in March, toured Portugal in September, and just returned from a surprise anniversary getaway in Las Vegas (I had no clue we were going anywhere until 30 minutes before!).

Life is very very good for the Robinsons!

Stratford Family: Joe Sighting!

My major news is that I got to see Joe! We went on an incredible church history tour in Missouri with my husband's family in September and our tour guide, who lives in Joe's ward near Adam Ondi Ahman, took us to his ward building. Joe happened to be there teaching institute! Who knew Joe moved to Missouri with his family??!! Our tour guide, Wayne Brickey, just loves Joe and says his family has been a great asset to the ward. So, Joe, if you're reading this, it was so fun to see you again. You're just the "same old Joe!" Hope things continue to go well with your move there.

The Stratfords are still making good of life in sunny Arizona. Not a whole lot new to report on. When I'm not racing around raising five kids between the ages of 11 and one, I still find myself running in a few races every now and then. I just won a free facial by winning my age division in my last race: I guess they figured the runners running in that age division were old enough to appreciate a rejuvenating facial! =) Yes, we're getting old!

Speaking of getting old, Christine and I are planning a fun trip to London/England for our 40th birthdays (that's in two years!) and we'd love for any of you to join us! We'd love a visit anytime you're ever in Mesa!

Larimer Family: Volunteer Expert & Running Enthusiast

Merry Christmas to all Londoners! I hope this finds you happy and well. Aren't we due for a reunion soon? I think we are coming up on 20 years in 2012. Wow...that is amazing.

Things are going well here. Craig and I are busy with church, work, and family. Our children are getting older and busier. I spent the past fall coaching the middle school cheer team with my two oldest daughters on the squad. I also chair the elementary school Art Literacy Program and help with Jr. Great Books and math groups for my boys classes. I spend most of my time getting kids to their activities and trying to get a jog in when I can. I completed the Portland to Coast relay race last year and am currently training for my 4th half-marathon.

We took the kids on a fun cruise to Mexico this summer. I have my first teenager (so far, so good) and my baby is in preschool. Time seems to be going faster now than ever before. I love to read how you are doing and my study abroad memories grow more precious as I get older (ahem...I mean more MATURE). :)

Warren Family: Four Boys . . . and a Girl!

Our family has had big some changes this year. It started off with Devin being released as bishop after over 7 years and Leilani being called into the Relief Society Presidency. It seems to be a change in roles as Devin’s Sundays have opened up and Leilani now has several meetings!

Devin was able to get a great job with Qwest as a project manager. And we found out after having 4 boys, a little girl will be joining our family. A girl will definitely change the dynamics of our family! We have been so involved with sports and boy things; we don’t know what to do with a girl, but I am sure she will guide us along. The boys are busy with sports, scouts, music, and school. They keep us busy and we love it.

We hope you are all doing well and have a wonderful holiday season.

Devin, Leilani, Spencer, Travis, Trevor, Blake and little girl Warren

Gentry Family: Teen Takes the Keys

Like many of you we are busy busy with all of our kids' activities. What is new, is that my son will turn 16 in February so we are busy with all the driver's ed stuff. I will have a 16 year old! That completely freaks me out!

We are still living in Ladera Ranch in Orange County and loving it. Evan is serving as bishop which makes me a bishop's wife. I am also having so much fun with my little photography business. You can always see what I am up to on my blog. SandiGentryphotography.com/blog

I have loved being friends with so many of you on facebook and seeing what you are up to. I simply cannot believe it has been so long since our study abroad days. I am hoping to go on a trip with Evan to London sometime in the next year. But it will just not be the same to be there without all of you! Merry Christmas!