If I were to write a Christmas newsletter
If I had my rear in gear, I would send every one of our lovely friends and family a beautiful, creative Christmas card. Since I don't, please accept my humble apologies and these words from each of us:
Selah- My favorite thing about 2009 was that I got a new toy at the mall. In 2010, I pray that God will help me run faster. I hope I am nicer to other people.
Silas- My favorite thing about 2009 was that we got some really cool new neighbors that are my age. In 2010, I pray that God will help me read better. I hope I will be a better friend to my brother.
Sam- My favorite thing about 2009 was that I got to spend a lot more time with my family, like Bonnie and Ben, and Grandma and P-Pa, and we are getting to see Uncle James for the first time in a really long time. In 2010, I pray that God will help me become a very good skateboarder. I would like to be a better son and grandson.
Erin- My favorite thing about 2009 was entering and becoming a finalist in a songwriting competition. Although I did not win the overall award, it was so much fun to sing (at a bar after church on Sunday) in front of my friends and family. In 2010, I pray that God will help me to be content wherever He puts me.
Jeff- My favorite thing about 2009 was going to Victoria, British Columbia, for a long weekend with Erin. The scenery was beautiful and we enjoyed an awesome bed and breakfast and good wine. In 2010, I pray that God will help me to be at peace.
There is so much more we could write about. We could write about how we all learned to ski, how we bought a house in a cool neighborhood, our last minute vacation to Yellowstone with Erin's cousins, our young adults' small group that we love, our church that we love, our "adopted" Auntie Bernice and Uncle Curtis who are our Calgary family, our brain damaged chocolate lab, Abe, Erin's crazy road trip by herself with the kids over the summer, Jeff and Sam's many hikes in the Canadian Rockies, Silas and Sam starting at a new Christian school, Silas's reading improvements, Selah's continued princess status and general cuteness, Erin's girls' prayer group and their wild weekend getaway to Edmonton, and so much more.
But, what it boils down to, is that we are blessed beyond measure. Thank you for being our friends and family. The first year we lived in Calgary we had many visitors. 2009 did not produce as many and we missed it! We are a mere hour away from the beautiful Banff and have been here long enough to know the good places to sight see. Must we "sell" you on how wonderful this place is??? Seriously, it's gorgeous! AND, we live here. You have free room and board! Come. See. Us.
Love to each and every one of you.
Selah- My favorite thing about 2009 was that I got a new toy at the mall. In 2010, I pray that God will help me run faster. I hope I am nicer to other people.
Silas- My favorite thing about 2009 was that we got some really cool new neighbors that are my age. In 2010, I pray that God will help me read better. I hope I will be a better friend to my brother.
Sam- My favorite thing about 2009 was that I got to spend a lot more time with my family, like Bonnie and Ben, and Grandma and P-Pa, and we are getting to see Uncle James for the first time in a really long time. In 2010, I pray that God will help me become a very good skateboarder. I would like to be a better son and grandson.
Erin- My favorite thing about 2009 was entering and becoming a finalist in a songwriting competition. Although I did not win the overall award, it was so much fun to sing (at a bar after church on Sunday) in front of my friends and family. In 2010, I pray that God will help me to be content wherever He puts me.
Jeff- My favorite thing about 2009 was going to Victoria, British Columbia, for a long weekend with Erin. The scenery was beautiful and we enjoyed an awesome bed and breakfast and good wine. In 2010, I pray that God will help me to be at peace.
There is so much more we could write about. We could write about how we all learned to ski, how we bought a house in a cool neighborhood, our last minute vacation to Yellowstone with Erin's cousins, our young adults' small group that we love, our church that we love, our "adopted" Auntie Bernice and Uncle Curtis who are our Calgary family, our brain damaged chocolate lab, Abe, Erin's crazy road trip by herself with the kids over the summer, Jeff and Sam's many hikes in the Canadian Rockies, Silas and Sam starting at a new Christian school, Silas's reading improvements, Selah's continued princess status and general cuteness, Erin's girls' prayer group and their wild weekend getaway to Edmonton, and so much more.
But, what it boils down to, is that we are blessed beyond measure. Thank you for being our friends and family. The first year we lived in Calgary we had many visitors. 2009 did not produce as many and we missed it! We are a mere hour away from the beautiful Banff and have been here long enough to know the good places to sight see. Must we "sell" you on how wonderful this place is??? Seriously, it's gorgeous! AND, we live here. You have free room and board! Come. See. Us.
Love to each and every one of you.
posted by erinlo at 7:47 PM
4 Comments:
Merry Christmas to you and yours! God bless you all in 2010.
The Davis bunch
What a great post!! I loved everyone's comments, but I especially loved that Selah's hope was to run faster...that cracked me up!! Merry Christmas Lonards!!
Great family pic. Erin, you get more beautiful every passing year. Love you, friend! If you think to send me your new address I'll send you a belated Christmas letter.
Love the family photo!!
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