Christmas Edition 2016

October 2016, Teddy Roosevelt Park (Photo by Jesse)

Hello Family & Friends,We hope joy has been your constant companion, peace has warmed your heart and you have felt comfort in the arms of your loved ones this year.  

  

Photo by Jesse

Emily, now 6 years old, continues to enjoy school in 1st grade.  She seems to be a natural with mathematics.  Her favorite subjects are, as they have been, Art, Music and Gym.  This summer she participated on the neighborhood swim team and swam in the backstroke event. She asks us almost everyday if we can go to Disney World. 

Matthew, now 3 years old, has moved up to the Hormigas class in his Spanish Bilingual preschool.  Recently, he said to Anne, "Gracias para ayudame busca por mi carro." (Thanks for helping me look for my [matchbox] car.)  In his holiday recital, he performed a dance to Feliz Navidad which he enjoyed very much.  He asks us almost every day if we can go to Sesame Place.  

Photo by Jesse

David continues as an Assistant Principal, though he changed schools this year.  He hopes to to make a meaningful contribution at his new school with his understanding of how to challenge advanced learners with engaging instruction.  He has also been practicing his talent and skill for cooking with increasingly complex and sophisticated dishes which we have all enjoyed.  

Anne was pleased to have the opportunity to share the work she is doing at several conferences.  Though it is hard to be away from home and family, an unanticipated benefit of this was that she was able to indulge in her love of reading which consumed most of her time while waiting at airport gates. 

Sesame Place, July 2016 (photo by Anne)

Kill Devil Hills, July 2016 (Photo by Bernie)

  This summer we were happy to take some time to spend together.  We returned to Sesame place where Emily was tall enough to ride all of the rides and Matthew was brave enough to go on the raft for the big water slide.  We also spent four days at the beach.

Wishing you health, wealth and happiness in the new year, with love from our family to yours.