I can't believe I didn't make a single post last month...time to play catch-up. I also didn't send out Christmas cards until New Years...so hopefully most of the family has gotten theirs by now. For the rest of you or those that I just plain forgot, here is the body of our Christmas letter, with the news of the year:
Merry Christmas, everyone! This has been a busy year for our family, as usual. We love to play catch-up and reflect on the ups, downs and blessings we've been given at this time of year. Some things we'd like to forget are our first car accident only a few months after we bought our new van, Cathy losing her camera at DFW airport, and being faced with unemployment. Some awesome family memories from this year are camping trips to Grandjean, BSU football games, our dog Molly having adorable little puppies, and Tim finding a new job. The good has definitely outweighed the bad. We have seen the Lord's hand in our lives and are ever-grateful for His guidance, family and friends.
Tim is now the corporate audit manager for Micron, a technology company in Boise. It has been a big adjustment after almost 12 years at SuperValu, but we are so grateful the Lord has provided a way for him to provide for our family. He still serves on the High Council for our Stake and of course, spends as much time as he can hunting. He, his dad and brothers went to Wyoming again in September for an antelope hunt. He also enjoys gardening (good thing, since Cathy does not) and added raspberries to our crop this year.
Cathy started teaching piano lessons in September. She has 8 students, counting her own, and has really enjoyed teaching, much to her surprise and delight. Her first recital is next month. She got to go see her family in Texas in June and has had fun repainting much of the house this year and redecorating. She is the Primary chorister for about 130 children in our ward.
Brandon is in 8th grade and just turned 14, so he is now old enough to attend Stake dances (which means his parents have to wait up for him now…uggh). This year he has played basketball and football and ran track. He is in choir at school and loves the guitar. He got an electric one for his birthday (that thankfully has headphones). He shot his first buck this fall. He has earned all of his merit badges for Eagle Scout and just needs to do his project now.
Ryan is 11 and in 6th grade. He started band this year, playing the clarinet, which he loves. He tried something else new and ran cross country this fall and wants to run track in the Spring. He earned his Arrow of Light award and graduated from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts this summer. He takes piano lessons from Mom and is doing awesome! He shot his first turkey last Spring.
Sydney is 7 going on 16 and in 2nd grade, but she goes to 3rd grade for a couple hours each day since she's such a smarty-pants. She is also taking piano lessons, played T-ball this Spring, and is starting basketball next month. A highlight of her year was getting her ears pierced a few months ago. She is still quite crafty like her mom and is always creating something.
Jake is 3 years old and is still the light of our lives. His smile is infectious and he is at that age where he just says funny things all the time. At Ryan's last band concert, he said (with really big eyes), "They have cymbals. Cymbals are loud. I love them." He makes us laugh all the time! His favorite thing right now is Dad's iPad, especially Angry Birds. He starts Primary next week. He has also been learning to use the potty this year and is getting way too big way too fast.
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