Bankhead Adventures

James turns 20!

We celebrated the completion of James' second decade with chocolate lava cakes and matching outfits.

Sadie turns 18!

Sadie chose to spend her 18th birthday boating with her friends. Her friends are fun and nice, and the cooperative weather made for a delightful day on the water. Sadie was also acknowledged as a National Merit Scholar. And it's worth noting that her specially-chosen birthday dinner was mac and cheese, edamame, raspberries, and steak, served on the china she inherited from Great Grandma Jergensen.

Hiking with Buddies and Mushrooms

Amy regularly hikes with friends, and she keeps taking photos of cool mushrooms.

Recent Happenings

James decided to take a break from college and move home. We're glad to have him. He has a long commute to his new job at a robotics company in San Francisco, so he's up early with the seminary goers. Here's a typical morning.

Amos rocks every piano recital.

Amy's college roommate Liz came to visit, and we had a most enjoyable sleepover.

Christmas Means Family

The grandparents love a couchful of cousins on Christmas Day.

Sadie did her nails with younger cousins who adore her.

We trekked to BYU to relive college days and to give Sadie some data points for college.

Amos got some quality time showing pictures of his Germany trip to Aunt Michelle, who was suffering from a sore hip.

Christmas Means Traveling

Every Christmas, we head to Utah to spend time with grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and siblings. This year there was snow over the pass, so Sadie and James learned how to put snow chains on our tires and the equally tricky task of taking them back off again. New skills unlocked.

Sadie: "I feel so tough right now."

Yes, she is barefoot

Christmas Means Hosting

For over a decade, the Bankheads who live in California have created a mini Christmas celebration that brings joy to all involved. Word of this happy tradition spread to all of Paul's siblings, and suddenly mini Christmas rivaled actual Christmas. We hosted 23 Bankheads for 2 days of board gaming, cookie-making, carol-singing, and gift-giving.