Catching Up - Merry Christmas!

Seems like every six months our lives change dramatically! Here's a quick synopsis of what everyone is up to:

Bekah: Fourth grade! It's been a fantastic year so far. Bekah, always our math girl, has really picked up more reading and writing this year. A testament to her wonderful teachers. She just turned ten (I can't believe both my kids are in double digits...yikes!) and she loves peace signs, the color lime green, playing with friends, what she calls "projects" (crafts), and cooking and eating good food with her dad. She's actually pretty good on the grill!

Paul: Seventh grade...really, am I that old? Paul enjoyed playing on the 7th grade football team this fall. He is also still enjoying playing percussion in the band. We are wondering where he will choose to continue come high school (what, did I say that? High school? Not possible!) An avid Green Bay Packers fan, he is loving the current NFL season. We keep careful watch over games scores each Sunday :)

Peggy: Worked as a substitute teacher until the last three weeks when I finally landed a job in first grade at Bekah's school. I am so excited to have my first teaching job. Luckily, my class is one that I had subbed in a lot so the students and I were already familiar with each other. It hasn't been easy, but better than if I were going in cold. Can't wait for the new year and a fresh start.

Tim: We know the Lord is looking out for us because as soon as I got my job, Tim was laid off. He has since started a construction services company, specializing in survey, with some co-workers and we are excited to see how it plays out in the new year. Tim also shot his first elk in Colorado this fall. Paul is hoping to add that trophy to the collection in his room (I cannot commit to having any of those things in my living area).

While this has been a busy season for our family, we are so grateful for all our Lord and Savior has done for us and look forward to celebrating His birth. Merry Christmas!!!