Derrick Family 2013

January
James was called to Stake Young Men's Presidency.  James and I were asked to teach Country Swing dancing at Stake Dance.  Abby started basketball. Kate continued art lessons at Lamplight gallery for her second year with Rachel. Kate's artwork won a ribbon in Reflections at regional reflections.

February

Lucy turned 2 and we had a Happy "Bee" Day party. We went to the Zoo & PF Chang's

and home to celebrate our little bee. James turned 35 and had a mustache party.  Lori had the worst pedicure of her life. James and I went to Florida to Key Biscayne, where Lori was brave enough to hold a baby alligator.  We also visited The Everglades. We had fun biking around the island to the lighthouse.

March

Abby completed her second year of Federation on the piano.

Kate started taking piano lessons. The Easter Bunny brought Lagoon Season passes for

the second year in a row and dance warm ups.

April

U of U Dance Competition at Bountiful High.

May

Abby turned 10 and got her ears pierced on her 10th Birthday. She had her Birthday party at the Orange Leaf Party Room. She also had the 4th Grade Mountain Man Rendevous on her Birthday.

Ella gradutated from Mrs. Wing's Preschool and had Kindergarten Roundup.

June 

We traveled to 6 States along the East Coast as a family. We visited Washington DC, where Ella got her Just like Me American Girl Doll,  New Jersey, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia & Hershey), Delaware,and New York. We enjoyed visiting The Sacred Grove, Palmyra & Niagara Falls.

July

Lucy started dance at Legacy Dance.  All 4 girls were in the Farmington Parade. We went to Zermatt Resort in Midway for the week of the 4th of July. Lori turned 35 and we celebrated with a bike ride and a day at Lagoona Beach with our family. Abby took tennis. Kate and Ella took swimming at The Butter's pool. Abby, Kate & Ella took art from Miss Liz.

August

Kate turned 8 years old.  She had her Birthday at The Lion House.

We went to Bear Lake with the whole Derrick Family. Grammy and Papa J,

7 Derrick Kids and Spouses and 22 grand kids.  We stayed at Beaver Creek Lodge, went hiking,

boating, and played lots of games.  Abby had her first tennis match at Liberty Park.

Abby, Kate & Ella took swimming from Meg and  Cultures Camp.

September

James completed 206 Lotoja bike race from Logan to Jackson Hole.  Abby, Morgan and I supported James, Mike & Dan. Ella celebrated her 6th Birthday with a surprise party at Build A Bear and a Teddy Bear Cake. Kate was baptized and confirmed at member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on September 28.  We had a big party at our house afterwards to celebrate. Our family stayed at The Montage at Deer Valley, and enjoyed swimming, smore's

and spending time at such a beautiful resort.

October

We spent UEA in Park City at All Seasons Resort.  Kate went on her first long bike ride with Abby and Dad.  We enjoyed the warm pool, shopping at the Outlets, and being together. We had a great Halloween with Abby was a tootsie roll, Kate was a Spanish Dancer, Ella was a cheerleader, and Lucy was a 50's girl.  The girls had 4 assemblies they danced at and they danced at Corn Belly's at Thanksgiving Point.  The girls had a duet piano recital.  This was Kate's first piano recital. Kate had her second Art Review at Lamplight Art Gallery.

November

James was called as a High Councilor, and ordained a High Priest. We went a mini trip to The North Pole.  We stayed overnight at The Homestead in Midway, and rode the Heber Valley Railroad ~The Polar Express.

December

The girls danced at The Festival of Trees.  Abby's school class decorated a tree for the Festival of Trees.  Abby and Kate were in The Oak Hills School Christmas Choir.  James and I celebrated out 14th Wedding Anniversary at City Creek. We hosted a New Year's Eve party with the Derrick Family.