Christmas Time at the Rickers

                                                   Grandma's idea of a Christmas Present

Campbell Zoe Ricker the day of her blessing.

Brianna made a beautiful blessing dress for Campbell.  Melissa, Jen, Bri and myself Grammy Peggy are all smiles!

Campbell with Daddy

Bryan, Chase, Papa and Jared are all smiles. Campbell is still not smiling!

Betty, Gordon and Caleb came up for Campbell's blessing

Bryan is Prince Charming and Brice of course is a beautiful Princess.  It was hysterical to see Brice just instantly fall asleep!  Bryan can not wake her up without a kiss.  She is expecting it and Bryan isn't sure that he wants to do it. It's alright Bryan, just get it over with and the Princess shall awaken.

         Sweet Baby Campbell all dressed up for Sunday.  Soooo cute!

Proud Grammy with new baby Declan at the hospital.  Declan Montain Ricker was born January 22, 2011. 7lbs 3oz. 20 inches long.  Bryan and Jen can't wait until he can come home from the hospital.

Melissa as a blonde... does this couple look familiar?

They can be a little intimidating but fun, right? Chase and Melissa are always the life of the party!  Even Oscar is having such a good time.

Viva Las Vegas

The gang in Las Vegas with Frank Caliento

January 2011 in Review

Thoughts and Review

What went on in January:

The big thing that went on is Peggy's birthday, who would know how young she is.
Basketball and BSU, way to go Coach Rice & the Broncos
Week in Texas where it is suppose to be warm, by the way it was until we got there.
     Relax           Read          Visit family & friends          Relax     Basketball
Cameron to Brazil finally, he was happy to finally get his VISA
First Email from Cameron, Welcome to Brazil &  Itabuã - where ever that is! & Elder Vittelli from Blackfoot.
Honorary Commander of the 726 ACS Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base
#4 and counting, Declan Montain Ricker, born 1//22/11 to Bryan and Jen.  7lbs3oz,21 inches

They appear so sweet together, but watch out!!

Elder Cameron Ricker Brazil Salvador South Mission

 

Ricker Grandkids

Campbell Zoe Ricker  Born November 9, 2010  10lbs. 6 ozs

Brice and Jackson Ricker going at it.  How Cute!!

New Year’s 2011

Dear Family and Friends,

Another year has come and gone, and as usual, and Peggy will tell you this, I have put off writing this letter until she has threaten me with bodily harm and other things.  I have always thought I was self motivated, but now I will say I am Peggy motivated.

What a year we have enjoyed and been blest with.  Cameron had been going to Weber State University in Ogden Utah for the year and finished up his two semesters there.  He worked hard and with his college credits he had in high school, finished up with 59 hours.  He applied for an internship with Governor Gary Herbert in Utah and was one of three chosen for the summer.  Once he was there, he worked hard and got six more credits and finished up with 65 credit hours, or a junior.  We are really proud of him.  Now he is on a mission, called to Brazil.  He was to go directly to Brazil on October 6^th, but his visa hadn’t come, so he went to the MTC in Provo for eight weeks, and still waiting for his visa, so has been assigned to San Diego California until his visa comes.  He is in Chula Vista and loves the area, but can’t wait until he gets to serve where he is called, Brazil Salvador South.  He sends his love and thoughts to all.

Chase and Melissa are doing fine, Chase completed his year at Boise State on the Dean’s Honor Roll.  He is studying something like pre med with a second major in French.  Much of the time the professor will ask him to teach.  That is cool.  Melissa is still working at St. Al’s hospital here in Nampa as a Respiratory Therapist.  I will say she is good at what she does and we love having her in the family.

Bryan and Jen are plugging along.  Bryan got hired on full time with Senator Mike Crapo and is the area director of eleven counties in the state, including Ada and Canyon Counties.  He does a great job and he is very good at what he does.  Jen is working hard on expanding the family, and we must say doing great at it.  They are expecting a little Don the end of January.  They are working on getting the rooms and all ready.  I am sure Jen would say she could have this excitement over at anytime.  She is so good for Bryan and the family.

Jared and Brianna are doing well.  They just finished adding to the family with the birth of Campbell Zoe on November 9^th.  Campbell was 5 weeks early and it showed.  She came in at 10 pounds, 6 ounces.  What a cutie she is.  All are doing well.  Jackson is in kindergarten and doing well.  He has become quite the showman.  He keeps us in stitches.  Brice has shot up the last few months and doing well.  Jared got a promotion at work and now is also the media specialist of the group of radio stations.  I get the inside scoop on him and very proud.  Bri is a great mother and daughter in law.  She is really talented and it shows.

Peggy is still working (that is what she calls it anyway) two hours a week at the Nampa Rec Center doing aquatics.  She really enjoys the friendships and the time she has to be with others.  She still is Relief Society President in the ward.  What a job she has.  With the economy and all, she has been kept very busy.  We had three funerals in the ward along with Thanksgiving and Christmas all in five weeks.  She is a trooper, and the ward is very lucky to have her.

Don is just Don.  He still does the same thing, working with Taco Bell and other accounts.  He loves what he does and is pretty good at it.  He has gotten the whole family into the Boise State Bronco Bandwagon with football and basketball.  He went to the Las Vegas Bowl and had a great time. 

We have been lucky enough to travel some and have a had a great time, visited Washington DC area three times this year, even going  to the Boise State/Virginia Tech game.  Don got to take Jared and Bri to see the fireworks over the mall on July 4^th.  What a year we have had.

Our thoughts and blessings are out to you and your family.  As we get older, you get to reflect on your family and friends, and it is nice having you on that list.  Feel free to call, visit or write at any time.

The Rickers

Don & Peggy