Merry Christmas! I love this time of the year. The colors and the spirit in the air are vibrant and beautiful and it is such a great time to get together with friends and family. I hope your family is well and that you will be able to spend some precious time with them, making some beautiful memories.
We are healthy and happy! We have grown in bounds this year in faith and strength. Bob just returned from his 11th trip to China this year for work and is still looking at 2 or 3 more trips in the 1st quarter of the new year. He has travelled back and forth this year with no complaints and welcomes the challenges. I get asked a lot how I am managing and my answer is always, “By faith in God taking care of us and grace when I struggle.” Really, it has been an opportunity to spend lots of time with at least 2 of the 3 kids, with Bobby be so busy, and the chance to dig into some areas of personal growth. Our relationship has really grown deeper in respect and admiration in each other. Either way we look, it has been a fun opportunity in growth for Bob and we are very thankful for all the ways we have, with modern technology, to stay in contact without it costing us to much money. We are playing with the idea that on one of his next 2 trips that I will travel with him for a week to China. Wow, wouldn’t that be a great opportunity . With his mileage, we should be able to get my ticket for little out of our pocket. And yes, I even have my passport. Thanks to my hubby putting “a little” pressure for a long time.
Bobby, Kyleann and Taylor are doing great! They fight like any other siblings, but when it comes down to it, they take care of one another. All three kids are very active in our church with worship , as a youth leader, kids ministry and bible studies. All three went to camps this year to Spokane. Bobby and Kyleann were leaders at 2 of them and then attended their own age group session too. Taylor was excited to be able to participate in the Spokane camp this year as a middle schooler and had a really great time.
Bobby gave his notice to Safeway in July and started working for The Farm in Snohomish, first helping with set up and tear down of outdoor weddings, and then in the Pumpkin Patch once the festivities opened up in the fall. He really enjoyed it along with the fact that they paid him well. Unfortunately the job was seasonal, for they close for the winter time. They have asked him to return, but he is also looking for something more permanent, which will be easier once he turns 18 in a week. Bobby is still seeking God’s wisdom and guidance for after high school direction. As of now, he will be interviewing for WyoTech tomorrow, but also has been contemplating interning for church. We know whatever he decides to do, he will do with a full heart.
Kyleann ventured out and took Honor and AP classes this year and was really shocked with the amount of homework, the studying in involved and the difficulty level of the tests. She is in the swing of it now, she just had to makes some adjustments. Kyleann’s plan is to start college classes in Fall 2011 at Everett Community College, taking 3 classes at the college and 1 to 2 at the high school. Her plan is to become a 2nd grade teacher. She is a go-getter! We love it! :o) Drama and musicals is her other passion, which takes many hours after school. Beginning in January she going to join Speech/Debate Team, with her focus being in Speech.
Taylor is doing well and man, has he grown! He has gone up almost 2 pants sizes since spring and we don’t see that slowing down any time soon. He has adjusted to middle school life remarkably well and seems to love it! Socially and academically growth has been amazing! When I attended his conference at the end of October all his teachers kept saying how he is very well liked and is very social. Taylor played football this year for the middle school for the first time. It begun as a huge physical challenge for him but by the end he really enjoyed the game! He has told us he would like to play again next year for the 8th grade team. We really enjoyed going and watching the games and it was even a great year for the team came in 1st in their age/district. As I close this letter, I do with wonderful wishes to you and your family!
We hope that you will take an opportunity to reflect on our Savior, Jesus Christ, as we celebrate His Birth! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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