2010 Christmas Letter

Greeting Family and Friends!

This year, I am taking the lead from a few friends and posting our annual Christmas Letter online. We are not sending Christmas cards this year. Postage is expensive and we could never seem to all be in the same place, at the same time, dressed nicely, for someone to take a picture of us.

Connor's had a big year. He turned 1 in April and we celebrated with a big party. He started walking soon after and I don't think he's sat down since. This kid is constantly on the move! He talks really well for a 20-month old. Jon calls him the "walking tape recorder". He knows most of his body parts and we are working on colors and numbers. He loves books and "reads" to me often.

If you read this blog, you know that we have been doing something fun called "Muffin Tin Monday". Every Monday (or whatever day you choose), you serve a meal in a muffin tin. We have a fun green silicone star-shaped tin. It's neat, something different. Connor sure likes it! We have also been going to a place called Bellaboo's. Bellaboo's is a play and discovery center for kids. They have different themed rooms. Connor has a blast every time we go.

In May, Jon and I celebrated our 5-year wedding anniversary. We spend the weekend away at Key Lime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort in Gurnee, IL. It was a lot of fun! We hope to go back sometime and take Connor with.

I am still a stay-at-home-mom. I wouldn't trade it for anything. In November, I celebrated one year with Tupperware. I am taking a bit of a break right now, but hope to resume doing parties in January. I have met some wonderful people and love doing parties.

Jon is enjoying his job with Tredroc Tire. He's been busy traveling all over Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin to the various locations taking care of the computer systems.

All of our pets are doing well. The dog, Madison, is kept busy playing with Connor. She takes a nap when he does to recharge :) The horses, Kobe and Raja, are good. We are trying something new this year with the water tank. Following online plans, we've built an insulated box and are not using a tank heater. So far, it's done well with our weather. Ice does still form, but it's easy to break through. Cocoa, the bunny, is enjoying a new cage set up. She has a puppy pen with vinyl wrapped plywood underneath. We have added a shelf for her to jump up and down. She's frequently on it all stretched out.

We hope you are all doing well. If you have not visited our blog before, please feel free to look around and check back often. I update it at least once a week.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Love,

Jon, Jennifer and Connor

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale