MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Webb Family Christmas Letter 2010

Greetings from the mildest winter season we have ever known, nothing like what Tim and I grew up knowing. We have become acclimatized to it and enjoy the cold but not freezing temperature, nor the snow we were use to digging out of. Perhaps our sons will never know what it is like to freeze at the bus stop or wear four layers of clothing to stay warm. But they do know about long, hot summers, bright sunny days, wearing tons of sunscreen, sun glasses and hats most if not all year around.
So what has happened this year…to start off Tim’s job became permanent of last February! Tim finished his Post-Doc positions at this time. This was incredible news for us and the answer of many prayers. We are so thankful for his job and pleased it is such a nice one, which allows me to keep my job as homemaker and full-time mother to our sons. With working around our house, keeping the yard looking amazing, playing with our boys and serving in Young Men’s, Tim keeps busy and productive.
March rounded around and we receive happy news that we were going to have another baby! June revealed that we are going to have our third boy! We decided to name him Adam James Webb. Adam’s middle name, James comes from both Tim and my side of our families, one of Tim’s grandfather and my brother, Brad. Adam was born on Tuesday, October 26 at 10:18 p.m. He was about two weeks early, which I welcomed. Adam is a happy baby whose favorite thing to do is cuddle.
We had a wonderful and busy summer. We grew and hatched butterflies, took swimming lessons, trips to the library, zoo, aquarium, gardens and many museums. We had a great time on our vacation visiting family and friends in Utah and Idaho for two weeks in August. The boy’s favorite part of the vacation was playing with their cousins at the Wheelwright cabin in Boise, Idaho. Jacob also loved celebrating his birthday there too.
Jacob turned seven this year. He started first grade, loves school and his has another great teacher. What a blessing. Jacob enjoy Primary and scripture stories too, Helaman and the 2000 Stripling Warriors, being his favorite story. Jacob’s favorite Primary song is “He sent His Son.” In his free time, Jacob still LOVES to build, build, and build with Legos and now K-Nex. He has a sound knowledge of Star Wars and loves to win every game he plays on the computer. Jacob’s favorite colors are red and green and animal is lizards. Jacob pulled out four teeth this summer (six total) so his mouth is going thru remodeling. He is a happy, healthy and fun boy to be around. He is a great helper to his parents and a loving and protective big brother. He loves playing with Noah and is really excited that Adam is now here.
Noah loves to joke, sing, run and play. He has an unforgettable sense of humor. He wants to go to school NOW. Noah is well prepared for school, he know his colors, numbers and shapes. He is learning this year how to spell and write his name and ABC’s. Noah loves to put puzzles together and read books with mom and rehearing Mother’s Goose Poems. He loves Star Wars, Geo Trax trains and Legos. Noah’s favorite story being David and Goliath and favorite Primary song is “I love to see the temple.” Noah’s favorite color is still orange and animal is zebra. Noah and I have really enjoyed this last year and a half together, having one-on-one time while Jacob has been in school. We have gone on many outing including the zoo, aquarium, biotical gardens and several different museums. Noah is looking forward to starting pre-school next fall.
With the birth of Adam, my parent came down and stayed with us for a month and two days to help. It was an unforgettable time we spent with them. They were life savers to our little family as we transition from a family of four to five. Angel came too, of course and we love her. Along with helping with our daily routine, they helped us get all ready for Christmas, decorate Adam’s room and Mom and I experienced “Black Friday” for the first time here…one word, CRAZY! We missed Logan that day.
On Sunday, November 28 we blessed Adam in our ward. It was a wonderful day with family and friends. Adam wore his white blessing tux, handmade by his Grandma Wheelwright. Adam has also enjoyed snuggling and keeping warm in his train quilt that his Grandma Webb made for him.
As for me, family life and being a mother of all boys kept me hopping. I enjoy my work and still think it is the most fulfilling work I have ever done. I love my sons and my husband and am blessed to have them in my life. I have been teaching Sunday school for the 12-13 year olds for the last year, but just received a new calling as assistant Compassionate Service Leader.
We hope this letter finds you all doing well and happy this season. We are grateful for the knowledge we have of Jesus Christ, the son of God, the reason we celebrate Christmas every year. Without Him and His perfect life and sacrifice, there would be no reason to celebrate and have joy during this time of year. But because He lived and lives we all are blessed because of Him. Merry Christmas and Happy 2011! Love you all, The Webb Family, Tim, Wendy, Jacob, Noah and Adam