O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree!

Advent is Fulfilled

O Come, O Come Emmanuel!

Trying to Get a Picture with Three Silly Kids

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all our family and friends! We are thankful for a good year, and look forward to the next. We have been in our house almost a year since we completed the remodel last year. We have enjoyed the beautiful space and are very thankful that we aren't moving 3 days before Christmas this year! Mike's job is going very well. He is in the process of hiring for a position in his department, and is currently talking to his boss about some new possibilities for his position, which he is pretty excited about. Ginger is still enjoying teaching college math, and had a busier-than-normal semester as all her classes have transitioned to a new system of online homework. Emily is doing very well in school as a junior (above a 4.0 GPA) and is now driving. She is going a great job, even on the ice and snow. She participated in the marching band this year, and her band won 2nd at the state competition. Avritt likes to stay active. He played football in the fall, is currently on the swim team. He is actually snowboarding at a local hill as I write this (along with Mike and Isaac). He is a top student at school in 6th grade. Isaac is a 3rd grader, and doing extrememly well in school. He played tackle football for the first time this fall. Mike and I spent many hours at practices and Saturday games. Isaac was a tight end. He is also on the swim team - his best stroke is the backstroke. Isaac enjoys reading comics and has created and drawn a few of his own.

We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Avritt on Cloud Nine

Avritt got his Christmas present early this year. We found a good deal over the weekend. He is completely geeked about this board and all the gear to go with it! Now we just need the snow...

Halloween

Mexican Bandit

Army Officer

Skeleton Army Officer and Mexican Bandit

Homecoming 2009

Emily wore the light gown amongst the group.

It's hard to tell, but her hair was pulled to the side and curled in ringlets. I can't believe that I didn't get a shot of just Emily that day! I was hosting my sister's baby shower, and left the shower to deliver Emily to a friend's house where these pictures were taken. I had a lot going on that day, so I guess it's excusable...

The big group.

Football Players

Isaac's Football Debut

Isaac is a left tight end (the end of the offensive line).

On the sidelines during defense.

First Day of School

I had some handsome boys on the front step waiting for the bus!

Isaac Turns 9

Isaac's Birthday Party

Family Shots

We dont' get too many of these shots...I'm glad a friend of mine was up visiting and took these pictures.

The family around the fire.

Camping

Our screenhouse in the foreground, tents behind.

Avritt ready for the beach.

This was the scene of 10 days of relaxation this summer.

This was the scene of 10 days of great campfire food.

Memorial Day Weekend at a Horse Ranch