2010 was a great year for the Paces. We went on a trip to St. George and saw Zion's National Park as well as the Grand Canyon. We took a day and toured AZ and some of us even braved floating down the Salt River. We were able to attend the Gila Valley Temple Open House and toured the grounds where the Gilbert AZ temple will be built. We sang "Families Can Be Together Forever" as a family for Sacrament Meeting. It was great to spend time with the family.
Jim had a great year in 2010. Jim has been busy serving as the first counselor in the Elder's Quorum. He has been really busy with work. Jim went on a scout outing with Josh to help the boys sent messages to other scouts using mirrors and ham radio messages.
Tami has had a busy year. She received a new calling this year - Scout Advancement Chairman. She is volunteering a lot at both the elementary and junior high school. She loves to take pictures and had to invest in a bigger hard drive to hold all of her pictures. She loves to read when she finds time.
Josh is in 8th grade this year. He turned 14 this year and was ordained a teacher. Josh plays the bass clarinet in the band and is learning to play the guitar and piano. Josh has participate din various band events and had the opportunity to march on the field with the Mesa High School Band. Josh has been really busy with the chess club and won 2nd place in a tournament. Josh has been busy with scouts and was able to attend Camp Geronimo with another ward and made some really good friends. Josh is wearing glasses and looks handsome. Josh is an amazing kid and we learn so much from him.
Dani is 12 and is in 7th grade and started Junior High. Dani started Young Womens this year and loves the program. She earned her "Faith in God" Award. She went to Girl's Camp in October and she really enjoyed that experience. She is taking choir and has had several concerts. Dani continues to play the piano and take tap classes. Dani was able to go to California this year with the Hope Club and we loved hearing about the experiences there. Dani loves to read, make crafts, cook, create movies, and hang out with friends.
Angela is 10 years old and is in 5th grade. Angela started playing the violin this year and is doing awesome. Angela is learning to play the piano and loves to practice. Angela has memorized all the Articles of Faith again this year. Angela loves to sing and cherishes her Children's Songbook. Angela did super in he swim lessons this year and now jumps off the high dive. Angela is a sweet girl and we love her.
Emily turned 6 years old and started kindergarten this year. She is learning how to read and enjoys spelling words out. Emily is learning to play the keyboard this year. She is also taking dance with some of her friends. Emily is so sweet and we love to hear all the cute things she has to say.
We hope that you have a Merry Christmas this year!
The Paces
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