Wednesday, December 30, 2015

"Joyful & Triumphant"

*Happy New Year*

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Welcome 2016!  May this be a year to work hard, find peace in our decisions and create a sustainable plan for our future. May God go before us and hem us in (Psalm 139).

It was, of course, my every intention to post an official Christmas card letter, but this year it will be that of a New Year card!  We are truly looking toward 2016 with excitement and angst as we seek new opportunities, make some life-changing decisions and wholeheartedly pursue the plan our Creator has for us.  But before we jump the gun on that, here's a look into our 2015 year in review.

The Papa
Brian transitioned from Coronado Springs as a Housekeeping Manager to supporting WDW Lodging Line of Business as a Quality Auditor.  He enjoys upholding the company's cleanliness standards and also loves having weekends off with his family!  In his free time he has become quite the chef & has enjoyed multiple rounds of golf & visits to the gym this year.  We love Brian for so many reasons, but he is the pillar of stability and strength in all of our lives.

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The Mama
Tricia finally began feeling healthy after finding out she is allergic to wheat, rye & barley! Although this was not something she would have ever expected, her quality of life has been richly impacted by consuming a diet that allows for her body to function properly!  Feeling good translated into joy in every other facet of life.  She had the energy to conduct a "great purge" and let go of at least 9 garbage bags of stuff.  She began getting up before the kiddos twice a week for some heavy gym time, and continues to get out & push her double stroller...allowing her to finally shed the last of the baby weight this fall.  She continues to adore her job & praises God for the opportunity to work outside the home.  Mama is loved for many reasons, but probably most for her ability to find ways to spend quality time with each member of her family.


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The Big Sis
Carly lives in the world of imagination & has spent hours playing in princess dresses & with princess dolls. She found a new love for musical theater with the introduction to "Mary Poppins" and "The Sound of Music." Her favorite food is olives, her favorite color is blue & she would prefer playing with friends over doing anything else!  When at the playground, Carly desires to swing through the duration of our stay & can simply not get high enough!  She is becoming quite the young lady as she articulates how she feels through expressions and words such as, "I am upset, I love you more than anything, Thank you for making the food you make, Luke is frustrating me right now, It made me sad when you said that and Can you do me a favor?"  We love Carly for many reasons, but her sweet, imaginative spirit stimulates joy throughout our house.

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The Little Buddy
Luke changed & grew like any one-year-old would do!  Turning foot steps into sprints & babbles into words, his personality, preferences & charm continue to show through more & more with each passing month.  He loves balls, trucks, giraffes, TRAINS & anything his sister is playing with.  At any playground he heads straight for the biggest slide & dives on head first.  He is our little snuggle-bug and his affections make our hearts burst.  Luke is loved for many reasons, but his charming sense of humor and tight squeezes can keep us going for days.


Photo by Libby Asay Studio


Wishing love and joy and strength and peace as we turn the proverbial new leaf of another year to you and yours.

Photo by Libby Asay Studio

Photo by Libby Asay Studio

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