Bishopric Dinner

Every year we try to host a bishopric dinner and Family Home Evening. I use the word try because I failed miserably last year. This past Monday was the dinner. There were about thirty people who joined us for dinner, a lesson, and a white elephant gift exchange.

WARNING: if you are not interested in bringing multiples into the world, DO NOT drink the water in our ward boundaries. Of the 30 in attendance, there were four sets of twins!

It was a great night and we are so thankful for the good families that serve with Travis in the bishopric.

All the twins. They are all boy girl and range in age from seniors in high school to 8 months. Notice our twins not bothering to look at the camera. "Oh that's just mom with the camera again..."

Happy Birthday Emma!

On December 3rd, Emma turned 9. She continues to be the peacemaker in our home, an easy going girl, eager to please and to do what is right. Emma is hilarious and loves to laugh and make others laugh. Everything seems to come easy to Emma and if it doesn't she has the patience to keep at it until she gets it right. Emma is a leader and a good friend. She is very aware of people around her and so sensitive to others needs and feelings. In so many ways she is an example to our family and we are very blessed to have her.

Emma and her best friend Emma share a birthday and this was their year to not have a party but to instead do something just the two of them. They chose to go to a trampoline center and then to Goodwood for some ribs. It was a fun night. I love the friendship the Emmas share.

The day of Emma's birthday was the Homedale Christmas parade and the Emmas got to be in it. This normally would not be an event attended by the Kraupp family, but the kids really enjoyed it and we may just have to make it a tradition.

Emma's favorite birthday gift? A basketball hoop for the driveway! She can't wait for it to be installed.

Hot Chocolate Anyone?

Jacob is quite the entrepreneur. He and his friend Brock decided to set up a hot chocolate stand on the side of the road. Unfortunately, we get very little traffic. I called a few friends, and before long he had $6.00.

He asks everyday if he can set up a hot chocolate stand and is hoping to save his money to buy his own Dyson vacuum.