It has been a wonderful and eventful year for us. Here is a brief update on what we've been up to.
Elizabeth: Lizzy graduated from pre-k and started Kindergarten this year. She attends two separate half days of kindergarten. She is in the morning kindergarten at Wasatch and in the afternoon at BYU. She loves eating lunch at mommy's office and getting treats from the receptionist. Lizzy loves everything pretty and creative. She is a kind, loving, and feisty girl.
Matthias: He finished 1st grade and started 2nd grade. He is in the Chinese immersion program and he and mom have fun speaking in Chinese secretly. He understands, speaks, and writes pretty well for only having practiced for a year and half. He had his tonsils out and got glasses this year. He loves mindcraft, legos, and spending time with friends. He will stand up for those that he loves and has a kind heart.
Josh: He has been busy publishing papers, presenting his research at conferences, and writing grants. He works from home, which means he is able to spent a lot of time with the kids (which the kids love). He has taken up rock climbing this year and has encouraged our whole family to get involved. He also is finishing up our kitchen renovation, which is looking really good.
Cheryl: In March, she successfully defended her dissertation and got hooded in May. It was such a relief to be done. She started her new job as Assistant Clinical Faculty at BYU's Counseling and Psychological Services, where she works with students, teaches classes, and completes research on mindfulness and mental health outreach. She enjoys spending time with her family and wishes there was more of that time.
That's our family update.
At this time, our hearts and thoughts turn to our Savior. We see His hand frequently in our lives--helping us, sustaining us, and guiding us to achieve and grow. We are grateful for his birth, life, death, and resurrection. No matter the trials and uncertainties in life, we know that we can turn to Him.
We love you all and hope all is well as you celebrate this joyful season. Merry Christmas!
