Merry
Christmas!!!!!
What a wild and wonderful year!
Zachary: 2014 was a very transformative year for Zachary physically, mentally, emotionally, and academically. He has grown several inches this year and is close to surpassing his grandmothers in height. He no longer has braces. He now wears glasses. He is mastering new concepts in math and writing; and becoming quite the little swimmer. The truth of this year is that we have invested a lot of time and energy into Zachary’s needs, as there have been many. So one day Mark and I will be able to lovingly say to him, “”Sorry Zachary, we don’t have a college fund set up for you; but we got you through 3rd grade! Woohoo!!!”
What a wild and wonderful year!
Zachary: 2014 was a very transformative year for Zachary physically, mentally, emotionally, and academically. He has grown several inches this year and is close to surpassing his grandmothers in height. He no longer has braces. He now wears glasses. He is mastering new concepts in math and writing; and becoming quite the little swimmer. The truth of this year is that we have invested a lot of time and energy into Zachary’s needs, as there have been many. So one day Mark and I will be able to lovingly say to him, “”Sorry Zachary, we don’t have a college fund set up for you; but we got you through 3rd grade! Woohoo!!!”
Drew: 2014 has
revealed a lot about our not-forgotten middle child. He, too, loves all things
related to school and learning. Mark and I are so thankful! He especially loves
math, reading, and anything that allows him to be creative. He can sit for
hours on a project to give to others. He is just so thoughtful! He has also
mastered the “art” of whining and complaining. An example of our day at Disney
(the happiest place on earth) this past winter: He complained about the
weather, being thirsty, not buying enough souvenirs, Mickey’s ears being too
big, everyone eating ice cream but him, why does he have to walk at Disney, why
does he have to stand in line at Disney, why is the sun so hot AND why can’t he
look at it, his feet hurt, now his legs, etc.
He takes the responsibility and job of complaining very seriously, and no one, I assure you, absolutely no one, does it better.
He takes the responsibility and job of complaining very seriously, and no one, I assure you, absolutely no one, does it better.
Nate: Well last
year we wrote about him trying to kill me.
The same is true this year. He has yet to be successful, but the year
isn’t over yet. Nate is becoming much more articulate in his speech. He is
coming out of his shell more and more every day. It’s been extremely fun to
watch him grow this past year. If truth be told though, Nate is not mastering
concepts like letters and numbers in school. However, and I don’t mean to brag,
he is mastering the ability to play “hard-to-get” with anyone who wants his
attention…much to my mother’s dismay.
Lindsey and Mark: Surviving and thriving through the daily challenges and triumphs of raising 3 incredible young men.
We have so much to be thankful for: our incredible family, our dear friends, our health, the laughter that fills our home and our lives, and that Nate has not mastered his fine motor skills and cannot intentionally give us the finger just yet.
Each day Mark and I recognize and acknowledge how richly blessed we are. We are so thankful for this beautiful life we get to live this side of heaven. We are truly so very thankful. We are grateful that Jesus has called us his own and we get to know Him and love Him, and most importantly, be loved BY Him both now and forevermore.
In closing I would like to leave you with one of my most favorite pieces of history and lyrics written long ago.
Lindsey and Mark: Surviving and thriving through the daily challenges and triumphs of raising 3 incredible young men.
We have so much to be thankful for: our incredible family, our dear friends, our health, the laughter that fills our home and our lives, and that Nate has not mastered his fine motor skills and cannot intentionally give us the finger just yet.
Each day Mark and I recognize and acknowledge how richly blessed we are. We are so thankful for this beautiful life we get to live this side of heaven. We are truly so very thankful. We are grateful that Jesus has called us his own and we get to know Him and love Him, and most importantly, be loved BY Him both now and forevermore.
In closing I would like to leave you with one of my most favorite pieces of history and lyrics written long ago.
~Christmas
Day, 1864. With the Civil War still raging, his heart heavy in the wake of his
wife’s death, and his oldest son’s severe battle wounds, Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow penned these words, “And in despair I bowed my head. There is no
peace on earth I said. For hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on earth,
good will to men. Then pealed the bells more loud and deep, God is not dead,
nor doth He sleep! The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, with peace on
earth, good will to man. God is not dead indeed. To the contrary, unto us a
child is born. Unto us a Son is given. Let the bells of praise ring loud!”~
Much love, peace,
joy, and hope for 2015,
Mark, Lindsey, Zachary, Drew, and Nate
Mark, Lindsey, Zachary, Drew, and Nate
