December 2006: We hope your family has had a wonderful year. We miss all of you! Here’s an update on our family:
Sarah (9.5, 3rd grade, 46” tall, 52 lbs) This year’s accomplishments: figuring out how to use the TiVo and the DVD player. Both require reading, so we’re pretty certain that she knows WAY more than she lets on. Her favorite color is still purple, and her collection of Care Bears has officially taken over her room. A true collector, she has branched out into Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer “stuff”. She did break her arm this summer, but all is well now.
Madilyn (5, preschool, 48” tall, 50 lbs): This kid loves anything that has to do with a ball – basketball, soccer, t-ball, you name it. Talk about social! She simply doesn’t want to be alone, ever... In March of this year, Madilyn started taking Taekwondo lessons, and really enjoys it. She is SO PROUD that she can break a board with her fist! (Mom, however, is afraid).
Our summer vacation this year was a trip to Branson Missouri. Everyone had a great time. Grandma & Grandpa K joined us with their RV, providing a fun opportunity for some “sleepovers” at Grandma & Grandpa’s. Hard to tell who enjoyed those more, us or the kids…
Gary is still working at 3M, and although he tried everything he could, he wasn’t able to find a job in Michigan after the completion of his six-sigma certification program. Looks like we’ll be in Minnesota for a while longer. The job he currently has does require him to travel to and support the Detroit facility, so there is hope…
I stay busy with the house, kids, and teaching Sunday School and home-study seminary for the 14 to 18 year olds in our ward. Most days I just try to keep my head above water.
I say it every year, but it’s true - Our home has a guest bedroom that we’re always eager to fill, so if you’re looking for a place to escape the summer heat (or if you really like winter) come join us for a few days, weeks, whatever! We’ll leave the light on.
