Merry Christmas

So we have taken to writing our Christmas letter online again this year, it is the only way that I can guarantee that it will get done.
Sam is in 2nd grade this year and doing great. Her teacher is always commenting on what a bright child that she is. She is a huge help and is always helping me with Josh.
Lexi is a little ball of fireworks, she can makes me laugh and cry all day long. She started preschool this year and loves to be able to go three times a week to play with friends.
Josh joined our family in June and we can not imagine life without him. I am afraid that he is going to be the most spoiled little boy. We love to just sit around and stare at him. His sisters adore him and he already knows that he has them wrapped around his little finger.
Steve is almost done with his MBA, only 6 more months. He is doing awesome and never complains about his heavy load. He has just recently been transferred to a new position in his work, Director of Internet Marketing. He has been wanting this change for some time and he is very excited for the future of this position in the company.
I have cut my hours at the gym and although I miss teaching I do not miss dragging the kids back and forth from the gym. I love being a mom, even in the most frustrating moments I can not help but smile. I can not imagine finding joy that even compares to that of raising children. They are my high points and my low points, they make me want to be a better person, and they teach me unconditional love.
We are so thankful for this season that we celebrate our Saviours birth. I am so thankful to my Saviour for the trials and the victories that we have had, for the never ending love I feel when I go to my knees. I am so thankful for the gospel and the peace and happiness it brings to us.
Have a wonderful Christmas and beautiful New Year.
The Dalley Family
We made a little video below of our past year.

Happy hanukkah!!

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Our prayers our with you Leslie and we love you.

Aaron Sverre Harkness "This is a great man" Aaron Sverre Harkness, 30, our dearly loved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away Nov. 29, 2007 at his parent's home in Bountiful, Utah while in his sleep. Aaron was born March 29, 1977 in Bountiful, Utah to Stephen Harold Harkness and Elida Susen Jensen. He married his love, Leslie Kay Higginson, on August 21, 2002 in the Salt Lake Temple. Aaron is the love of Leslie's life and thankfully, he is the love of her eternity. Aaron was one-of-a-kind, a great man. His greatest redeeming characteristic in life was his generous, loving heart the size of Texas. This vast love for others was infectious, and people were naturally drawn to him. He spent his entire life serving others, often unnoticed and at his own expense. Aaron served an honorable mission for the LDS Church in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He loved the Brazilian people and was able to serve in many capacities as a missionary. There's no doubt that his great love for the people touched countless lives. Aaron was an exceptional husband and father. He was amazingly strong, but gentle. A giant both in stature and heart. He was also a passionate outdoorsman. He delighted in spending time outdoors with his family, friends, his dog Ode, and his horse Sheila. Somehow, Aaron always shot the biggest buck and caught the biggest fish. Aaron was a cowboy at heart and he was guiding his son in those same footsteps. They loved spending time together. Aaron spent the majority of his working life self-employed as a carpenter, making unique and beautiful furniture. He had so many talents, so much knowledge to offer. He always tried to take advantage of every teaching moment. He was also employed as a counselor at Discovery Ranch in Springville, Utah. He was instrumental in giving comfort and guidance to troubled youth. There are many aspects of Aaron's life that parallel that of his Savior's life. Christ was his ideal. Although he spent only 30 short years here on this earth, he lived his life to the fullest. Aaron touched the lives of everyone who came into contact with his generous spirit. We are all better people for knowing him. We love you Aaron! Survived by his loving wife Leslie; son, Aaron Sverre Harkness Jr; parents, Steve and Sue Harkness; sisters, Sadie Joy Muhlestein (Nick), and April Starr Whiting (Dave); and brother, Steve Harold Harkness II (Christa). Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Bountiful 34th ward located at 540 N. 1200 E. Viewings will be held in his honor Monday, December 3, 2007 from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary located at 295 N. Main St in Bountiful, Utah, and from 9:45 a.m. -10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Interment-Salt Lake City Cemetery. A college fund is being set up for Aaron Jr. Online guest book at: www.russonmortuary.com