Merry Christmas 2009 and a Blessed 2010...

...from our family to yours!

Julianna is now 13 almost 14...a young lady! She continues to play the piano and has added guitar and mandolin. She likes playing and singing, but also has an interest in the technical side of recording. She is in the eighth grade and keeps a pretty busy schedule. A new activity for her is speech and debate. It has been a challenge, but she really loves it. She is gearing up for competitions next semester.

John-Nathan is 4 now. He has learned so much in the last year. Most recently he is learning to read! He says, "Praise the Lord, I can read!" We just started and it is only a few sounds, but he is obviously excited! He is our trooper...both legs and one arm in casts this year--his feet/legs as planned for treatment, and his right arm just because he is "all boy"!

Both children are such a blessing to us and we thank the Lord for what He is doing in each of their lives and in ours, as well.

It has been another full and busy year with many joys and challenges strewn along the way.

Looking back on the year we are grateful for all the blessings the Lord has bestowed on us and for His faithfulness to us.

May the Lord bless and keep you!

Peter, Celinda, Julianna, and John-Nathan