Mike Lemich The week before Christmas, our family explored Branson, Missouri for the first time and really enjoyed the variety of activities it offered. From hiking to the mountain coaster to the performances & Christmas festivities, we had a great time on the trip and would definitely go back again. They also had some of the best cinnamon rolls we have ever tasted! Calvin and I went on our first “boy’s trip” to Utah to visit my parents and attend a BYU basketball and football game. Calvin was thrilled when it started snowing the day of the football game. We managed to have a good time, despite our team losing the game and our toes getting frozen solid. Our family started playing pickleball in the fall when some new courts opened near our home. We were hoping to make it our new family sport. However, after a few lessons, Anastasia decided it was not for her and wants to try golf instead. On the other hand, it quickly became Calvin’s favorite sport, and he has been playing in kids' clinics and winning tournaments at Chicken n Pickle and Dinkers.