Merry Christmas!

Here are the McClellands and Hiltners on Christmas day. Hope you and yours have a happy holiday season and a terrific New Year!

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Christmas 2010

We hope and pray that this Christmas message finds you and your loved ones healthy and joyful. 2010 was a memorable year for the McClellands, with lots of job changes, a new family member, and a family reunion.



The highlight of the year was our family reunion at Topsail Island, North Carolina. Everyone (all 19 of our immediate family and Mary Anne’s sister Kathleen, as shown in the accompanying photograph) was able to make it for the entire week. Topsail Island holds many cherished memories for us since we have spent many previous summer vacations there when our children were young. This time we experienced a special treat, the hatching of a sea turtle nest.



Early in the year, Dan transferred his church records to a mid-Singles magnet ward where he serves in the Sunday School Presidency. He continues to work in inventory management.



In late July, Matt and his family relocated from Bend, Oregon to the Portland area (Wilsonville) and Matt began working for a local Dermatology practice. This is their 9th place to live in 11 years of marriage so they are thrilled to put down some permanent roots, this time with a lot large enough to have some chickens, fruit trees, and berry bushes.



In June, Sara left a very successful career at CSC to start her challenging new job as a stay-at-home mother. In September, Sara and Chris became parents for the 2nd time and welcomed Luke Charles into their loving home.



Immediately after “beach week” Eddie resigned from PricewaterhouseCoopers and began working for the Scotts Company (Miracle- Grow, Turf Builder, etc.) Eddie and Andrea will welcome their third child in June.



Just before “beach week,” Dave toured the Middle East (Israel, Jordan, and Egypt) and returned with many memories, souvenirs and a sun burn. He is a graduate student at BYU and occasional host of “Dan and Dave’s Acoustic Rave.” (http://universe.byu.edu/node/10783)



In late August, Chris resigned from the FBI and began an advanced degree program at BYU. In the fall, Christie started a new job teaching Astronomy, Physics, and Algebra II at American Fork High School.


In October, Charles bid farewell with tears and gratitude to his 98-year old mother. Her example of good humor, love and patience during a long period of declining health will continue to inspire us until we meet again on the other side of the veil. It is at times like this that we are so thankful for the Eternal Plan of Happiness.


May the New Year provide to each of you the righteous desires of your heart.

Charles and Mary Anne

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Anita McClelland, 1912 - 2010

Here is a video I created for the Memorial Service for this wonderful woman, my husband's mother

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My son is Famous

Well, not really, but he did appear in the Daily Universe on 9/20/10. (Eddie also appeared in the Daily Universe a few years ago, but I did not have a Blog then.) Way to go Dave.
universe.byu.edu/node/10783

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A new Grandchild!

Sara had baby number 2 in September--Luke Charles. Megan is a devoted big sister.

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North Topsail Beach 2010

A wonderful time was had by all at the 2010 McClelland family reunion in North Topsail Beach, NC. We used to go to the beach most years, but have not been since 2001 so it was about time. This time we rented both sides of an oceanfront duplex for a total of 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms for all of the McClellands (12 adults and 7 8/9 kids) plus my sister, Kathleen.


The weather was perfect and the food, prepared by a different family each night, was fantastic. The kids of all ages really got into boogeyboarding.







There was lots of action on the beach, as well.














Away from the beach, you could run with noodles, attend the "Acoustic Rave" (one of the joint activites held with the other 38 members of Mary Anne's extended family staying in nearby beach houses), roughhouse, stay up late to watch the turtles hatch, or just relax and enjoy the view.

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Crazy Hair!

Granddaughter, Megan, has some pretty wild hair when she's been playing in her Cozy Coupe.

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I'm Melting!

Like the Wicked Witch of the West, the remnants of the Blizzard of 2010 are disappearing fast. It's been in the 40's for awhile and is almost 70 today, so even those blackened mounds of snow by the side of the road may all be gone by the time spring officially arrives.

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