Well the Hogge Family has had quite a year as I am sure most of you have had as well. The years seem to be flying by and quickly picking up speed as time goes on. Before you know it we will be old and gray and hobbling around. Where is that time machine when you need it? I am waiting for one of my kids to invent one and change the world, you too? Well where to start? I guess we will start with the youngest and the top of the tree and work our way down.

Madison – 10 years old

Madison is our little girl, and has her father wrapped around her little finger. She is in the 5th grade this year at Majestic Elementary and is a bright and promising student. She claims to have a boyfriend which we have not met yet. Her father will invite the young man home for a heart to heart as he stares at the mantle with the baseball bat proudly displayed. She is in her school choir and had a wonderful Christmas concert.

Bradyn – 13 years old

Bradyn is emerging into the teenage years. He has a size 15 foot and is approaching nearly 6 foot tall. Bradyn or “BP” as we like to call him was awarded his Eagle Scout in September. He attended Scout Camp at Camp Bartlett back in July and has been serving in his local ward as the Second Counselor in the Deacons quorum presidency. Bradyn is in the 8th grade at Orion Junior High School, sings in his schools choir and is a great student. He serves as a Star Club officer and loves everything Science or Math.

Jason – 17 years old

Jason is becoming a man right before our eyes. He is in his senior year at Weber High School, has a 4.0 and is a Sterling Scholar. He has been volunteering at the youth impact center in downtown Ogden working with the kids in a robotics program. He will be attending college part-time next semester and high school part-time. He is preparing for a trip to Japan with the People to People Student Ambassadors program next summer. He is rapidly approaching mission age and looks forward to serving. He enjoys programming, art and anything to do with computers. He obtained his Eagle award in February and serves as the second assistant in our wards Priests quorum.

Chelley – Forever Young

Chelley has been involved in the local PTA shadowing the current President as co-President Elect and will be co-president next year. She also serves on the Community Counsel. She has been working as the Scout Committee Chairperson in our ward helping the young men as they advance in rank and obtain new awards, she’s been privileged to help eagle seven young men this year! She also plays the piano when requested and that seems to happen a lot. She has her own piano studio in which she teaches 20 students from beginners to more advanced students. She enjoys being able to work with them. She is a work-at-home mother (probably her most demanding job) and enjoys the time she gets to spend with our children.

Scott – Young at Heart

Works for Pinnacle Marketing and a new spin off company named Ojavan Products. In March of 2011 he will have been working there 6 years. With our current economy he feels very lucky to have a job and looks forward to things getting better. He serves in our ward as the Deacons Quorum advisor and Scoutmaster and loves to work with the 12 and 13 years olds in our ward. Even though his love for camping is quickly fading (especially Klondikes) he enjoys the time he gets to spend with his second son.

As another year passes we are very grateful for good health and good friends and hope all is going well with your families. Make sure you keep in touch with us and let us know what is going on in your world. You can reach Scott at scotthogge@gmail.com or write on his wall at Facebook. You can also reach Chelley at smhogge@yahoo.com or write on her wall at Facebook. Please post comments below, we would love to hear from you. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

The Hogge Family