To our dear Family and Friends,

Merry Christmas to you all! We sincerely hope that this letter finds you happy and healthy and enjoying the spirit of this wonderful time of year.

This past year has had many blessing, but some trials as well. Last December we sold our house and moved just before Christmas. We felt so blessed to have sold our house. Just 2 weeks later Brandon lost his job. We were very thankful to have the money from our house to live on until Brandon found a new job. In April Brandon found employment at Comcast. Then in July he was able to secure a job at a hotel as the Sales Director. And finally we felt so incredibly blessed to have Brandon apply and be offered the job of General Manager of the same hotel.

Despite the trials that Brandon had with employment early in the year he now has a job that he loves. He is doing very well there and is anxious to grow more within the company. He is very busy, but manages to fit in time with the family and perform his church calling.

Becca is busy with three kids! Plus her part-time job and TWO church callings! There is little time for her to participate in her hobbies, although she gets in a few projects now and then. She has been sewing more this year and wants to take on some more ambitious projects soon.

Eric (9) is now in the third grade and is doing very well. He loves school! He had an excellent report card and we have learned that he is a very good writer! He was lucky to get into an after school program that helps him improve on his skills in math. Eric also enjoys Scouts and completed his Wolf this fall. He is really growing up and is a wonderful helper around the house.

Joshua (6) started Kindergarten this year. I am enjoying watching his mind grow and expand with all of the new knowledge that he is gaining. He too, likes school, although I am unsure how he manages to sit all day. He has so much energy! His report card was excellent and he is on his way to being a star student!

Katelyn (18 months) is our sweet little girl. She is a lot of fun, very happy and lovey. Katie loves to wrestle with her brothers and hug and kiss them when they are sad or hurt. She is always smiling. She loves to play and be with people. She has grown so much over the last year, from a baby to a busy toddler.

We are excited to see what next year will bring for us and our family. We have the same hope for ourselves as we do for you; a Happy and Wonderful New Year!