Merry Christmas everyone.
Just thought I would attempt a little update on our lives this last year in a quick Christmas letter. We weren't on top of things enough to actually send out Christmas cards or get a Christmas photo taken. We have tried some photos with the kids and trying to get them all to look and smile might pose a problem. So here we go with the digi-card :)
We are so thankful for all that God has given us this past year. The biggest this year was surviving the first year with twins. I would say after the first 6 months, things have gotten progressively easier. Not that it is easy or anything, but much much more manageable and enjoyable. Rachel turned 2 in August and then the twins had their first birthday in October. That year looks like it went super fast, but I know it was full of long days and nights. The kids are all growing so fast. The twins are walking and saying a few words each now. Both are learning some sign language about what Rachel did at their age too. Meanwhile, Rachel is imitating everything we say and do. She is loving playing with her manger scene. Everyday she says, "Good News, Baby Jesus was born in Bethlehem!" She is so excited.
Dana continues to love being involved in the police department. This past year Dana's shift allowed him to be home with me and the kids all morning. What a help that was and a joy for him to get to play with the kids and watch them grow so much over the year. Next year will be a new change for us in that Dana will be working a day shift, something he hasn't done since we were married. This will free up our evenings to get more involved with our church as small group leaders this year and enjoy dinner together as a family. Hopefully I can survive all day with the kids this year. We will be making many play dates I think.
Overall, I am so thankful for the blessings of love from our family and friends and for the good things God allows us to have and experience and His mercy for us.
Praise the Lord.
Love
Dana & Trisha
Rachel, Lauren, & Elizabeth
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