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From January to April, Aaron attended a community college and
transferred his classes to BYU in order to graduate in Spanish with a minor in
International Relations. We even got to go back to Provo to see Aaron walk
across the stage for his diploma. He got to take some general education classes,
but best of all he was certified in scuba diving for college credit. However,
this fall reality set in for Aaron. He started SMU law school in September and
has been living in the library ever since. Aaron truly loves studying law, which
makes it worthwhile.
Holli also stayed pretty busy at Price Waterhouse during the spring. She got
to audit a few really good clients: Mary Kay and the Fastsigns franchise.
Although, the hours were long, one piece of good news made it all ok - she
passed the CPA exam!
The Summer months, were relaxing. Holli's sister Shauna got married in
Florida, so we went to the beach for a few days and snorkeled in the Gulf of
Mexico. We decided not to go to Disney World on this trip because we were there
last Christmas. Aaron also got to chaperone the YM high adventure trip to South
Padre Island. He had a great time. The summer also provided Aaron the
opportunity of a lifetime to play Joseph Smith in My Servant Joseph, a dramatic
and musical presentation of the prophet's life. He did a great job singing and
acting. In between Holli being out of town on business trips, we also moved near
SMU campus. The biggest test of our school loyalty was when BYU came down to
play SMU. For this year at least, Aaron was on the BYU side.
We have been very busy with church activities. At the beginning of the year
Holli was a CTR 8 primary teacher, but now she is the Primary secretary. Aaron
is still the ward clerk. We also got called to the most exciting calling ever -
Dallas Temple Ordinance Workers. The Dallas temple is only 10 minutes away from
our house. It is the best feeling to spend our Friday evenings in the house of
the Lord.
We are spending this Christmas with both of our families. Three weeks will
give us the chance to drive to Provo and spend a few days with our BYU friends.
Next, on to Idaho for a week with Aaron's family, and then to a cabin in the
Cascades of Washington with Holli's family for a week. You will all hopefully
get to see Aaron's new braces. He looks like a 14 year-old. But he only has to
wear them for four months, so he will survive the pain.
Life is wonderful down here in Texas. We are in a great ward and have found
many good friends which we consider family since we don't have any nearby (Holli's
mom moved to Ohio.) We are enjoying work, school, and our church service. One
thing that is great about this year compared to last year, is that we know where
we will be for the next three years. We hope to see all of you more often next
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