Merry Christmas-2008

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
We hope this holiday season finds your family happy and well! 2008 has been a busy and fun filled year for us! Jay and I have stayed busy with work and school but more importantly we have enjoyed watching our kids grow and meet many milestones.
Jacy turned 3 in March and is as sassy as they come! She started pre-school this year and really enjoys it. We love all the creative artwork that now covers our fridge. She is also taking a tap and ballet class. She LOVES to dance! Jake is ALL BOY! He is rough and tumble when he plays, but loves to cuddle too! He turned 1 in October and had already started walking by then. He is very curious, brave, and loves to climb! At 13 months old he had his 1st fractured collar bone. He also attends the pre-school/daycare with Jacy and really enjoys playing with his new little friends. They are both true joys and blessings! We made many wonderful memories with our families too, 4th of July in Show Low, our annual trip to Roosevelt Lake, and an awesome train ride (3 trains and 3 1/2 days later) to spend Thanksgiving in Spokane. We are grateful for the many blessings that we have enjoyed this year and look forward to what 2009 has in store for us. We love you all and are so thankful to have you in our lives!

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
Love, Jody, Jay, Jacy & Jake

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