1.) We spent over 5 months in Tampa,
FL, due to Chris’s state-side deployment to USCENTCOM headquarters to work as a
historian.
2.) Jennifer has stopped teaching childbirth classes and
attending births. She's putting all of that energy into
investigating diseases and finding research studies across the country
that will hopefully lead to a diagnosis for Hosea and Avelina, who seem to share
the same unknown syndrome.
3.) As the oldest child, Eliana
(9) is a big helper. She is learning to cook and to bake, and we are
all enjoying the fruits of her labors.
4.) Evangeline (7) is a passionate girl with a song in her
heart. She has just started taking piano lessons.
5.) Don't let her shy, sweet
exterior fool you. Anastasia (5) has a touch of crazy in her, and we have
pictures to prove it.
6.) Guess who is walking? Hosea (3) really took off with his
feet in October. He is walking farther and faster with each passing week!
7.) Avelina (14 months) is
rolling over and finally seems to be on a good eating streak. We are
incredibly relieved to have narrowly avoided a feeding tube. Her laughter is
just the most adorable thing ever.
8.) We are still homeschooling (with Classical
Conversations). It is challenging, especially with so many appointments to
juggle, but it is also an incredible blessing for all of us.
9.) This is most likely our final
Christmas in Ohio. Chris is expecting a change of station next fall. To where
will we move? I don't know! I suppose it would ruin the surprise if they told
us much in advance!
10.) We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
