Just moving along

Just a quick note to say that the Baker's are doing well but nothing much more exciting then that to post. Derek is busy with work doing year end stuff and trying to switch over to his new position as domestic controller (he was the international controller) He is excited about learning a new side to the business.

Denise keeps herself occupied with the family, the house, enrichment planning and other pursuits here and there. She has been trying to find time to read and she is currently reading The Infinite Atonement by Tad Callister. Derek is also reading a book by the same author, The Inevitable Apostasy. Both books are good choices if you are looking for something to read.

The kids are doing well in school. The 3 bigger kids are busy with Stake Musical rehearsals, so is Derek. They are enjoying being a part of the production.

Megan has made a recommitment to herself to work harder in piano. The holidays seemed to mess up her practice schedule and it has been hard to get back on track. Emily made the decision to stop taking piano lessons. Derek and Denise had many talks with her and asked her to make it a matter of prayer. We hate the thought of her not continuing on and losing her great teacher but we all feel at peace with her decision. She just felt too over extended with school, activity days, and the stake musical. Perhaps she'll take it back up when she gets a bit older and can work through her stress better.

The boys are as active as ever - do boys ever slow down? Denise can't believe the boy smell that engulfs the car everyday after school when she picks the kids up. Nate and Luke must work up a serious sweat on the playground -stinky! The girls never smelled that bad.

We are hoping to have some major Luke news soon. Give it a few more days and then hopefully we'll have an announcement - we don't want to jump the gun and ruin a good thing. Oh the suspense....