Dear Friends and Family, December 2007This year was the first year in our marriage that we did not have some major life change. That does not mean, however, that we did not keep ourselves busy. We managed for fill up our year with company, travel and enjoying the country God has placed us in. Here are some of the highlights from our year.
In March, we were able to go to California for a Pastors Conference. We enjoyed the sunshine after spending the long winter inside. We were able to see Chris’ Aunt and Uncle and cousin and spend some time with Paul. The kids had fun seeing the ocean for the first time. We took home some seashells and great memories.
We took several trips to Boise this year. Once in May for Peter’s graduation from BSU and another in July to see Joe and Rebekah, who made a brief visit before their move to California. We made one more trip for Thanksgiving. It is good to visit Chris’ family and celebrate with them. So much to celebrate!!
In August, we took a quick trip to Iowa so that Chris could take a seminary module at Faith. It was a short trip, but we were able to take the kids to Adventureland and the Iowa State Fair. It was fun to see these two places through the kid’s eyes.
Our home was visited by family and friends this year as well as several missionaries that shared their ministries with our church. Besides our parents, Pete and Tonya stopped in and in June, some friends from Iowa, Shelby, Joel and Isaac visited. We had fun showing them Ashton and the surrounding areas, although I’m afraid they didn’t get much rest. Paul came in October, when he helped my parents move.
Josie turned five in December. It’s is hard to believe that our little girl is learning to read. Scott is three and having lots of fun with his trains. He and Grandpa Scott love to watch train videos. Colette had her first birthday in September. She is in the exploratory stage and, wow, does she like to explore. It’s nice to have two extra set of eyes to “tattle” if she gets into anything. They are looking forward to lots of snow to build snowmen and make snowangels.
When my school job ended in May, Chris got a job at a local hotel working two nights a week. He worked all summer and into the fall. The Lord has blessed our church people and they have in turn been able to raise Chris’ salary. That enabled him to quit his second job. We praise the Lord for that. He has also had some opportunities with his photography. He signed a contract with a local photography company for some of his images and is the president of the Eastern Idaho Photographic Society . We are very excited. Chris also is continuing to volunteer for the Ashton EMS.
I did not go back to work at the school this year, although I still sub every once in a while. I am enjoying staying home with the kids and trying my hand at home-school. I still give private music lessons and have 7 students. I have five more who will start soon. The biggest news is that my parents moved to Idaho Falls, which is about 45 miles south of Ashton. It is wonderful to have them so close. It gives us an excuse to get out of town when we get cabin fever.
We truly wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Love,
Chris, Michelle, Josie, Scott and Colette
Bye....
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