Blogging Hiatus Concluded! 2012 Catch-up!

I have many excuses for the year since my last blog post - but most of the problems were computer related.  With a new computer in hand, I am ready to go.  I've reminded myself in the past that since this blog is a journal of sorts that catching up in order to record a story is okay!


MERRY MACKAY CHRISTMAS 2012
2012 was a 'Mackay' Christmas year.  We were delighted to have Glenn home from his mission to celebrate with us and those of our children and their families that were able to travel to share this time with us.  We realize that as families grow that it is harder to 'move' Christmas.  However, we were able to spend a little time with each one at some point during the holiday season. What a blessing our family is.  We are truly grateful for each one.  Enjoy our Christmas memories slideshow.

WELCOME PAIGE LINDSAY
We were so excited to welcome Paige Lindsay to our family on November 19, 2012.  With her arrival, we have eleven grandchildren.  She tipped the tally in favor of the girls with five grandsons and six granddaughters.  I was touched when Brayden text that she was here.  He wrote,"6 lbs 8 oz 19 in and perfect."

 

 

MACKS INN, OCTOBER 2012

We cherish the time we take each fall for a last trip of the year to Macks Inn.  It is wonderful to step away from the busy-ness that daily life brings.  It was Glenn's first opportunity to fish since returning  from his mission.  He wasn't sure that he would remember how! Allison was excited to say that she had been fishing when she was eight month along in her pregnancy.  We have won Brayden over with Mackay style fishing with the big fish that he caught.  Mason was excited to go fishing as he repeated, "I wanna go fishing!" and "Let's go fishing Mom" while dragging around a pole case.

BRYNLEE'S BAPTISM
It was great to be able to attend Brynlee's baptism in October.  She looked like an angel in her baptism dress. 

Brynlee

Brynlee with her family,

... with her friends.

...with Grandma and Grandpa,

...with her Primary teachers,

...with her Dad.

WELCOME HOME ELDER MACKAY
We welcomed Glenn home from his mission to Merida, Mexico, on September 7.  It was quite the trip home for him.  He started out on Thursday.  Due to a delay to his flight in Mexico City, he missed a connecting flight in Atlanta and got to spend the night there.  He arrived home Friday afternoon.  We were able to Skype with Amber and Allison to include them in on his arrival.  Brett, Allison and families arrived later that day. From a mother's point of view, it was quite an emotional time!  We are so grateful for his service and the many lives that he touched, but also for the growth that he made.

The hug that we looked forward to for two years!

 

                                 A hug from Dad!

Our family at the airport with Glenn.

 

Mackay Sibling Reunion 2012
It doesn't take much to have a good time when Scott and his siblings gather!  Highlights included floating the Provo River, time at the Provo Temple, and a trip down memory lane with Dad Mackay as he showed us some of the home that he lived in as a child.

                                                     

 

 

 

                            Grandma Merelda's home


Passing the Baton - Err, the Show Stick!

Last August another circle was completed.  Weston showed his steer, Coal, in the Lemhi County Fair in Salmon.  This is the third generation of showmen/women in our family.  Weston's beef project was part of his 4-H year.

Weston showing his steer, Coal

Grandpa Scott and Weston

Weston and his steer

Coal

 

 

             Mackay Family Reunion 2012 Drummond, Montana

 A piece of heaven - an evening of fishing with our children and their spouses.  What a wonderful place to rejuvenate.  We were in awe the quiet and solitude. 

 

Amber was the 'queen' of fishing.

 

Fishing time with our grandchildren.  Everyone caught a fish!

                               Dinner at Parkers.
                                      

Brayden's Graduation

We celebrated Brayden's graduation from Brigham Young University Idaho on April 6, 2012.  We are sure excited for Brayden.  He put in a lot of effort in order to accomplish this goal and we realize the worth that this will be in his future.   

                                                          Brayden, Mason and Allison

                                        Family members celebrating with Brayden and Allison

Another Better late than Never Post!

Part of the reason that I keep a blog is to journal and share family activies.  This past winter Scott and I were able to participate in monthly ski days during January, February, and March with Hall School.  We really enjoyed the time away from the daily schedule and time spent in our beautiful mountains.  March was especially fun as Allison, Julie, Weston, Mackenzie and Katie all joined us for a day of skiing. 

February Road Trip

I'm having a hard time posting in a timely manner, but 'better late than never' has to be my mantra.  We traveled to Lemhi in February and timed our trip to be able to watch Weston and MacKenzie in action.  MacKenzie was able to participate in a drill team this year and both she and Weston were in basketball.  It was fun to have a peak into their actitivies.

Alaine, MacKenzie,  Weston, Scott

See our star in a couple videos

Merry Christmas Mackays in New York Style

I realize that March is over and I still haven't managed a Christmas post.  So here we go!
We were blessed to go to New York to visit Amber for Christmas this year.  We had a wonderful time!




Scott, Alaine and Amber at Rockefeller Plaza

Some of the high lights were:

Phantom of the Opera

Dim sum (Chinese Brunch) in New York China Town

New York City skyline from Central Park

 Fashion Avenue and the garment district




Going with Amber to the Manhattan, New York Temple

Go on a tour with us!