2009 Christmas Letter

Our 2009, A Year Full of Blessings

Christmas is here, the stockings are hanging
Our tree is trimmed nicely, the jingle bells are clanging.
We’ve bought a few gifts, and even made treats
(Well, what is the holiday without any sweets?)
Our 2009 has gone swiftly by
In fact 2009 days are in short supply.
With blogs, Facebook, and email what more can I say?
You know what has happened in our life’s every day.
So I’ll just quickly mention the reasons we’re grateful
This holiday season, and we have a plate full!
The safe arrival of Quinn Matthew is our #1,
He came August 19th, our sweet lovely son!
We didn’t realize we were missing such nice shades of blue;
Our rose colored glasses have changed a few hues.
The girls are delighted; his “lippies” are kissed
As often as possible (it’s true he’s hard to resist)!
Our cute little boy is our #1 blessing,
Then #2-5 …. Anyone up for guessing?
I suppose it’s a tie between our 4 daughters dear.
In truth they fill our lives with much cheer.
They’re thoughtful and silly they can laugh up a storm,
When you see their bright smiles it makes your heart warm.
Brielle, who is 9, is in the 4th grade.
She reads, draws, and helps. She truly has made
A super big sister to our cute Linzi-loo …
An 8 year old extraordinaire, who still loves the zoo
In fact our 2nd grader Linzi is a lover of most furry friends;
She reads and writes about them, her love never ends.
Tessa Rose is our 4 year old princess divine
Who loves to dress up in things that do shine.
If it has a sparkle, glitter, or pink
Tessa’s all over that … she’s our girliest we think.
And last but not least is sweet little Kate
Whose laugh is contagious it puts you in such a state
Of pure happiness; we really love her!
She’s the sweetest and silliest … I bet you would concur.
With 5 kids in our home there’s no way this could be quicker,
If you have read this far, you deserve a smiley sticker!
We hope you have a Christmas that is happy, safe, and fun,
And that you have felt the spirit of the season once it’s done.

Merry Christmas 2009!
Love,
Matt, Honor, Brielle, Linzi, Tessa, Kate, and Quinn!