Dearest Family and Friends--- Christmas
2012
We hope this letter finds you each happy, healthy and ready to
make 2013 the best year it can possibly be.
This year has definitely been one of growth and change for our cute
family. They say, “things turn out best
for those who make the best out of the way things turn out!” ----- My kids have positively kept us about making
lemonade out of life’s lemons, this year!!!
Ashlyn has had an incredible year. She got married in August! She is a full-time student at UVU majoring in
Theatre Education. She works as a nanny
for 7 children ranging in age from 3 months- 11 years. She is also helping to direct the musical at
the local Junior High, and she teaches theatre classes at the Scera Theatre,
here in Orem. She is on the move, as
always, and happily married to the man of her dreams. Jordan teaches Tongan at the MTC, is the
LaCrosse coach at Orem High School and attends BYU full-time. He is dedicated not only to his studies but,
to his family. He is adored by us all. Jordan has been the “sweetest” addition to
our family this year!!
Adam is a senior in high school. This year, he has enjoyed playing on both the
golf and tennis teams. He is currently
experiencing an honors physics class and seems to have a great mind for
science. He loves getting Slurpees with
Garrett, playing sports and hanging out with friends. Adam loves to golf anytime, anywhere and
really enjoys playing LaCrosse with Jordan.
And, he has loved becoming a brother-in-law! Getting a driver’s license this year, has definitely
made life more fun. And, sharing a car
with Mom, is even better!
Amber is a sophomore and is playing on both the basketball and
softball teams. She is a great leader,
full of energy and loves to help. Amber
enjoys school and manages to stay caught up on her homework while juggling
games and practices at the same time. This
year, Amber has enjoyed learning how to drive.
And, on February 2nd, she will be ready to get her driver’s
license. Yes, you did the math
right----that will be 3 drivers and 1 minivan! (Funny---my Mother’s Day gift was a
bike!!! That was subtle, kids!) Wish us luck!!
Garrett is 10 years old and in the 5th grade. He always has a smile and a great attitude
about life. In October, his class
learned about electricity and made haunted houses that had real lights. He did a great job! He has also enjoyed playing some city league
sports like soccer, basketball and baseball.
He is a great team player and his attitude is a “plus” for any team. Garrett loves to do anything with Adam, play
with his friends, and he loves being outside.
Garrett has also embraced becoming a brother-in-law. Thank goodness Garrett is NOT learning to
drive this year!!! He will have to stick
with a bike for a few more years!!!
I just finished my 3rd semester at UVU in Health
Education and started a blog!! I am
still cross guarding, tutoring, cleaning and working at the elementary school. However, the nametag I wear with the most
pride is that of “Mom”. Somehow, even
though I am doing a job that was divinely designed for two, I have managed to
be home during the major cross-roads of each day in my kid’s life------- seeing
them off for school, welcoming them home, cheering them on in their games and
performances, getting them to and from scouts and other events, working on
school projects, planning a wedding, and waiting up at night to find out how much
fun they had or didn’t have---And that, is the real miracle of all!!! I am thankful that the events of my life have
been tailored just for me. I am grateful
to know that someone else is not only in charge, but in the details of every
day. It is finding the courage to
realize that life is good, and anything that is not, He makes up the difference. And it is “He” whose birth we celebrate this
Christmas season. It’s not about
surviving….. It’s about living!!! It’s
choosing to make lemonade out of the lemons in life……..so that those around us will
want to make lemonade too!! Merry Christmas!!
--- Much Love Debbie, Ashlyn, Jordan, Adam, Amber and Garrett ( www.familieschange.blogspot.com)
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