Blake
When Blake was asked what he wanted to tell everyone, he just said "I don't know." Next he was ask to let yall know what he has done this fall in pre-school. He replied without hesitation, "I played."

              Megan
I hope you have a fun vacation off from school. Things are going good at our house. Is it at your house too? I like being your cousin.I hope things are doing well at your house? Do you have fun at your school. Is your teacher nice to you? What is your teacher's name? Mine is Mrs. Donahue. She is nice to me. I like being her student. Are you going to go on a trip like us? We are going to go skiing. I am so happy that I get to go because it is my first time I have been there. I hope you have a fun Christmas. Your best friend, cousin, grandaughter, and neice, Megan.

                                     Matt
Another year has gone by and I don't know where it went. I hope that this finds you and those you love doing well. That you are having a wonderful holiday season and are able to find some time to be good to yourself. If you have had trials during this past year I pray that you have been given the strength and courage to overcome any difficulties. As always I have so much to be greatful for. Some times it is easy to focus on the few things that are challenging, instead of the 95% of my life that is so blessed. Good things happen each day if I choose to see them. Megan started first grade, Cindy quit working, and then kinda started again. Blake started pre-school as he get ready for the "big" school next year. We have a sweet dog and cat, a roof over our head and transportation. In reality we have everything we need. It just doesn't always match with what we want. Work was hectic this year and I pretty much missed the entire summer. Its hard to balance all the responsibilites we have these days. I am reminded how important that life away from work is. Like Stephen Covey said " no body ever laid on their death bed wishing they had spent more time at work." I will end by again wishing you the best and I pray that you have peace and happiness in you life.

                Lucinda
Merry Christmas to all our family and friends across the states and oceans!  As time goes by and the children get older I am reminded how special it is to spend time with all of you and to create new found relationships and rekindle bonds with those who I haven't seen for months or years.
We have truely been blessed this year as I was able to quit working and be at home with the babies who can't quite be called babies anymore.  I love not working and I am still frequently asked if I miss working.  The answer is no with a smile :)!
I hope in the new year your dreams and wishes come true as we all grow another year older and hopefully wiser.