Christmas Letter 2008

To our Friends & Families,

Another year to reflect back upon.... I remember when I was a Senior in High School, yes many years ago, someone once told me that after I graduated from High School, that time would fly by. Wow, that person sure wasn't kidding. Sometimes I get the feeling of deja vue, for it seems I had just finished doing something, such as cutting down our Christmas Tree, and the time flew so fast, we are at the Tree Farm again. :0) No matter how slow or fast time goes, there is always plenty of time to relect back on our many of blessings. God is faithful & gracious! First and foremost, Thank you God for sending your Son, Jesus, to save us from our transgressions!

The kids are doing great! They are growing, healthy and learning lots, what more could parents ask for. Yes, I know, a little less fighting would be great... But I guess we choose our battles.

News on Bobby

• Turns 16 years old on Friday, the 19th of December.
• Went to Tolo and had fun!
• He passed his test to get his learners permit.
• Went to Summer & Fall camp with Youth Groups from our Church, New Life.
• Continues to learn and practice the guitar daily.
• Started taking German, and is enjoying learning the language.
• Helped Dad at Annual Salmon Bake on Orcas Island.
• Participated in track in Spring this last year as part of Pull Vult team.
• Had fund Snowboarding in January with friends.

News on Kyleann

• Turned 14 years old last Saturday
• Went to Summer Camp with Youth Group from our Church, New Life
• 3rd year in SCC - Seattle Children's Choir
• Participated in the Smack Down club and competed (Book Club at School)
• Played Little Red Riding Hood in after school drama in Spring.
• Joined the Drama Club in Fall at our Church.
• Joined the Science Olympiad after school. Will compete this late winter/early spring.
• Working hard to raise money for a DC Trip at the end of March with classmates.
• Made small garden with dad this summer.

News on Taylor

• Making great progress at school.
• Spent time with dad on the boat this summer, (when it was running.)
• Went to Summer Camp with Church this year for the first time, and had a blast! He is already counting the days for the next camp, coming this summer.
• Loves riding his bike and the quad all around the property.
• Great Class Leader!
• Went to Silverwood as family and road some rides, over & over & over again! Had a blast at the waterpark too!