December 2009
Dear Friends and Family –
Merry Christmas! We’ve been blessed with a year of love and laughter! It’s not been without a few hard times, but we are choosing to count our blessings! Here are some highlights:
Becka [5-1/2] started kindergarten this fall. She’s in a dual language program, learning Spanish along with ‘regular’ kindergarten stuff. This year Becka has also been involved in gymnastics, swimming classes, T-Ball camp, Daisy Girl Scouts & AWANA. She especially enjoys memorizing scriptures through the AWANA program and Sunday school. In May, she made the decision to accept Jesus as her Lord & Savior – We couldn’t be more thrilled! It’s been a joy to watch her faith grow & blossom. She’s a sweet & helpful girl who is very funny & energetic.
Zack [3-2/3] started pre-kindergarten this fall and loves it. Prior to that, he completed potty training and we are now a diaper free home [Hallelujah!]. Zack filled his year with gymnastics, swimming classes, sports camp, and AWANA. He is all boy -- His favorite things include his cars, trucks and Thomas trains. Being a typical little brother, one of his favorite pastimes is teasing his big sister. J In contrast, he also loves to help with dishes, laundry, yard work and pet care. He’s an affectionate and kind-hearted boy with an easy smile and limitless energy.
Bailey is 9-1/2 – The ‘puppy’ of our youth is starting to show signs of age. We enjoy him and try to give him a good home full of love.
I [Chrissi] now have a precious 2-3/4 hours to myself 4 mornings a week when the kids are both in school. Staying home with Becka & Zack fills my days, but I also find time to serve on the Steering team for the MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) group at our church. We celebrated our 10th anniversary in October with a trip to our honeymoon spot of Lake Geneva, WI. It was a fun & refreshing time away.
Michael is still working for a mid-size CPA firm in Deerfield, and this year was rewarded for his hard work with a promotion to manager. He has also enjoyed teaching a few classes at our local community college [College of Lake County] and being a guest speaker at a few local events on accounting matters.
We’d love to hear from ya’ll. Please call or email us. We’re also on Facebook – Friend us!
Wishing you & those you love great joy, health & peace at Christmastime and always!
Michael, Chrissi, Becka & Zack Wall
