What do you know...I'm finally updating our blog. It's only been 16 or so months since I did it last, so I figured it was about time. So much has happened in the past 16 month---but I guess it wasn't eventful enough for me to write about--or was it to eventful that I didn't ever get around to it---I'll go for #2.
So here is our Christmas card and a "nutshell" update of our lives. I know most of you who read this actually have some idea of what is going on in our lives whether it's because you live by us, are family, or get on facebook. But for anyone else--we hope you enjoy and would love to hear how things are in your life too.
Merry 2011 Christmas Family and Friends,
We hope this letter find you well and that things in your life are going well. We are doing fine. We are still living north of Des Moines IA (Granger) and are enjoying our 3 kids.
Sterling is now 6 yrs old and is in kindergarten. He loves going to school every day and always comes home with newly learned information. He loves being a big brother and most of the time is willing to help out and be a good example. He is learning to read and helps us read his books to him. He loves to play, ride his bike (without training wheels) and can't wait till we get some measurable snow so he can go play in it.
Hannah is 4 yrs old and started Preschool this year. She loves the things she is learning and looks forward to the projects she gets to do. She loves to help out and has developed quite a love of drawing. We generally have multiple pages of artwork to hang up around our house. She is also really good at tricking us into thinking she's asleep. We have been tricked many times into carrying her in the house and to her bed only to find out she's been pretending the whole time. We've had to start tickling her to "check" if she's really asleep.
Heston is 22 months and is sad to see his siblings go to school. His favorite time of the day is when we go pick the other two up. He loves to read and pick out pictures. He also loves animals-especially dogs. He will "play fetch" with us and pretend to be a dog. He’ll “fetch” whatever toy we throw for him. When you ask him what a dog says, he sticks out his tongue and "pants" like a dog does. It is hilarious and he loves making everyone laugh. He is a happy boy and (when not being teased by the other two) is very smiley and helpful.
Spence is still working for Decision Innovation Solutions, the company he and a friend started a few years ago. They do several types of economic consulting work, primarily in agriculture. He also continues to do wood working and is currently working on a crib/toddler bed for Heston. He is super excited to be building a wood shop so he has a little more space to work and move wood around. He stays busy with his calling as Young Men Adviser and 2nd Counselor in the Young Men. He loves helping with scouts and has a great group of boys to work with. He looks forward to the weekend when he can spend time with our kids and have them help him in the shop.
Sarah enjoys staying home with the kids and watching them learn and grow. She is looking forward to March when #4 will join our family (no, we didn't find out what it is). She has been busy as the secretary in Relief Society and is having fun learning new crafts and skills. Although, her "to do" and "to try" lists seem to get longer faster than they get shorter; she is having fun and enjoys having the kids help her plan the next project and the supplies to do it.
We hope everyone is well and that you are able to enjoy the Christmas Spirit this time of year and all year through. We are grateful for our Savior Jesus Christ and the blessing we receive by following His commandments.
We would love to stay in touch with you. Our contact info is:
Phone: (515) 999-2275 2311 Park Ave, Grange IA 50109 Snsparkinson@hotmail.com
Blog: http://snsparkinson.blogspot.com/ (We're not very good at updating it though)
Project Blog: http://eye-dyllicexpressions.blogspot.com/ (It's still a work in progress of our projects and maybe one day a business)
We hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
Love,
Spence, Sarah, Sterling, Hannah, and Heston
