I've decided for approximately the 17th time in 6 years to start on my blog again. Here's our rough draft Christmas letter.
December,
2014
Hello
friends and family!
This
year was another eventful one for our little growing family.
The
biggest news is that our little Reuben was born on May 29, 2014.
(His middle name has less to do with the fact we live in Wyoming and more to do
with the fact it’s a family name.) He weighed 8’13” at birth and now weighs in
at over 20 lbs! I’m never sure what to call him- little guy or big guy?! He is
a joyful chunk of smiles. He sleeps well, he eats well, he smiles constantly
and has begun to laugh more and more often. He adores his sister and will watch
her whenever she is in the room. He’s attempting solid foods, but still much
prefers milk. He is the cuddliest baby and oddly enough, may have the part of
baby Jesus in our churches’ live nativity. Can you imagine a 20 lb Jesus at
birth? Aggghhh… is all I can think.
Jane
turned 2 on November 13th and she is a bright bubble of
blue-eyed energy. She loves the snow, her baby brother, sheep, climbing, splashing,
boxes, bubbles, cheese, anything with sugar, being pretty, the park and so many
other discoveries she has made this year. To brag just a little, Jane knows her
letters by sight, can count (almost) reliably to twenty, and is a beautiful
genius according to her parents. J
Sam
is in his 4th and almost final semester of his Radiological
Technician Associates Degree. He will finish the degree and take the boards to
become a certified Rad. Tech in March or April! He will then enter the
bachelor’s program, again at Weber State, to become certified in MRI. As an
added bonus, Sam was also hired on at the hospital here in Evanston with his
temporary license. He is obviously impressing his bosses and professors and
enjoys learning about his field. He tells me all sorts of gory hospital stories
that I wimp out just hearing. I know he makes lasting impressions for the
better on his patients. He is an amazing husband and father and his family
adores him. Not only does he go to school full-time and work part-time, but he
also watches the kids during the week. He deserves a medal.
I
am keeping busy as well. This is my 3rd year teaching Spanish at
Davis Middle School in Evanston, Wyoming. I love working with those hilarious,
hyperactive and hormonal kids. I keep busy being mom, working with scouts,
teaching English online, coaching volleyball, teaching a Spanish class for Western
Wyoming Community College and learning my limitations. J My favorite time is spent
with family- both in Wyoming and in Washington.
Our
summer was spent in Washington with family and what a joy that was. We recently
moved into a house in town and out of our small apartment. The greatest feature
of the new home is the garage. We don’t have to lug one and sometimes two
children to the car 300 yards away in the blizzardy weather! Hallelujah!
We
are enjoying this crazy little thing called love and life. We are blessed even
amongst crazy times. We love you all and wish the best for each of you.
