Dear Friends and Family,
It's that time of year again. Thanksgiving has passed and it's a mad rush to get everything done on our holiday lists. And we're no exception. The past few days have been a flurry of browsing and buying and card making. In all the busyness of this time of year,we hope you all take time to relax with your families, make memories, and enjoy the season.
It's been an incredible year for all of us. I'm not sure we could have squeezed in any more major life events! A lot of you started the year out with us celebrating Ari and Anthony's wedding on January 1st.
Everything came together beautifully. It was a wonderful wedding. They are quickly approaching their first anniversary! The wedding was followed by Beki's Show Choir competitions and performances which were amazing and very high energy. Senior prom was in April and that was bittersweet as it was not only Beki's last prom but ours as well.
John and I also snuck away for a little R and R at our favorite getaway, Sedona, Arizona. We can't get enough of this place. It's our little piece of heaven here on earth.
In May, we watched with pride as our last walked down the aisle to receive her diploma with honors. With tears in my eyes, I realized that life was never going to be the same...we were at a turning point that all parents face as their kids are about to embark on their own journey.
In June, we put our house up for sale and had it sold within 6 weeks. We moved Beki in at Missouri State in August. She is attending the university on an academic scholarship. She currently is studying Math Education with a minor in Spanish. That was probably the hardest thing I had to do all year...say good-bye to my baby girl. John and I spent a month in limbo living the city life in a very urban apartment in the Central West End of St. Louis enjoying the city life. Though as much as John would have loved to continue living like that, I was ready for my own home. In September, we moved into our new house in Missouri and a week later, we took a ten day trip to Zion National Park.
John also applied for a promotion within his agency and we recently found out he got the job. So, we are now settled into our new home, trying to get used to the new area, finding a new church and just adjusting to the idea of being empty-nesters. It's been quite a year of transition and I think we are both ready for things to settle down and become "normal" again.
May you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! God Bless.
John, Aimee and Beki
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:8-12
Wow, put all in one post, this has been such a crazy year for you guys! Good, but hard. Love ya friend!
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