I really ought to send out a Christmas card every year, but I haven't yet and don't think it will happen this year. Maybe 2020? Anyway, here is a digital version of what a Christmas Family letter would be like if I wrote one and sent it.
Gaupo- Jason is enjoying his job as Head of Technical Services for the Longmont Public Library. This past year he has probably learned more about hiring, interviews, city policies, and people than he ever intended to, but has loved almost all of it. He was the ward mission leader for most of 2019 and did well there too. He loves biking to work in the spring, but tolerates it in the summer too when he feels it is too hot. He really learned a lot finishing the basement and put those skills to go work with finishing that project, and doing a few small others around the house.He still loves his video games, kids, and of course his fabulous wife me.
Adventure Girl- I was a stay-at-home non-working mom the whole year. That was change but so wonderful considering on Jan. 1, 2019 I gave birth to twins. It has been a non-stop party since. First, it was trying to feed and understand and care for two babies at once. Then it was working on a schedule. Then summer with 4 kids at home. Then about school time the party got a little more fun for me with twins on a schedule and more interactive, and adding in Physical Therapy and Helmet appts for Kade.Then, I enjoyed coaching Tia's soccer team this fall, and decided to teach Kylee piano lessons. I still love to bake, raise kids, go to the temple, and be with Gaupo.
Kylee- Kylee started second grade in the fall and has been doing great. She is reading the American Girl Doll books and loving them. She played soccer for the first time this fall and loved being on the team and playing as a forward. Kylee still loves being read to, playing with Tia, watching movies, being with her family and playing with her best friends (Tori Jacobson and Harper Goldsberry). Kylee has a fun personality and loves to talk, and constantly asks questions. She is quite the deep thinker.
Tia- Tia started Kindergarten this year and goes full day since Colorado funded all-day Kindergarten. She loves it most of the time. It is a challenge for her and so she comes home everyday ready to just let loose and do her thing once she is home. Her favorite post school activity is swinging her cuddle swing. She still loves riding her bike, scootering, Kade and Abby, and watching TV. Tia is still so kind and creative.
Kade- Kade is quite the kid. He loves pushing his cars all over the place and his pacifier. I think he rivals Tia in love for the cuddle swing. He knows how to throw a fit when people take things from him. He love crawling, going up and down stairs and slides. He is such a funny kid and his smile is irresistible. His big bright blue eyes and super blonde hair catch everyone's attention. This kid keeps us on our toes with his desire to climb and be right in the middle of all the action any time he is awake.
Abby- Abby is a great twin for Kade. She loves to investigate things and figure them out. She almost always evaluates the scene before jumping in. She took forever to do the stairs but when she decided to do it she did it perfectly. She knows how to press all of Kade's buttons the biggest one being taking his pacifier. My favorite thing is she will crawl in my lap and is content just to be there. I don't have to play with her or read her a book we can just sit together. She had a great laugh and smile, and is typically very mild tempered.
2019 has been a great year and we look forward to all that 2020 brings.
Happy New Year! Love, The Jason and Katey Merrill Family
Gaupo- Jason is enjoying his job as Head of Technical Services for the Longmont Public Library. This past year he has probably learned more about hiring, interviews, city policies, and people than he ever intended to, but has loved almost all of it. He was the ward mission leader for most of 2019 and did well there too. He loves biking to work in the spring, but tolerates it in the summer too when he feels it is too hot. He really learned a lot finishing the basement and put those skills to go work with finishing that project, and doing a few small others around the house.He still loves his video games, kids, and of course his fabulous wife me.
Adventure Girl- I was a stay-at-home non-working mom the whole year. That was change but so wonderful considering on Jan. 1, 2019 I gave birth to twins. It has been a non-stop party since. First, it was trying to feed and understand and care for two babies at once. Then it was working on a schedule. Then summer with 4 kids at home. Then about school time the party got a little more fun for me with twins on a schedule and more interactive, and adding in Physical Therapy and Helmet appts for Kade.Then, I enjoyed coaching Tia's soccer team this fall, and decided to teach Kylee piano lessons. I still love to bake, raise kids, go to the temple, and be with Gaupo.
Kylee- Kylee started second grade in the fall and has been doing great. She is reading the American Girl Doll books and loving them. She played soccer for the first time this fall and loved being on the team and playing as a forward. Kylee still loves being read to, playing with Tia, watching movies, being with her family and playing with her best friends (Tori Jacobson and Harper Goldsberry). Kylee has a fun personality and loves to talk, and constantly asks questions. She is quite the deep thinker.
Tia- Tia started Kindergarten this year and goes full day since Colorado funded all-day Kindergarten. She loves it most of the time. It is a challenge for her and so she comes home everyday ready to just let loose and do her thing once she is home. Her favorite post school activity is swinging her cuddle swing. She still loves riding her bike, scootering, Kade and Abby, and watching TV. Tia is still so kind and creative.
Kade- Kade is quite the kid. He loves pushing his cars all over the place and his pacifier. I think he rivals Tia in love for the cuddle swing. He knows how to throw a fit when people take things from him. He love crawling, going up and down stairs and slides. He is such a funny kid and his smile is irresistible. His big bright blue eyes and super blonde hair catch everyone's attention. This kid keeps us on our toes with his desire to climb and be right in the middle of all the action any time he is awake.
Abby- Abby is a great twin for Kade. She loves to investigate things and figure them out. She almost always evaluates the scene before jumping in. She took forever to do the stairs but when she decided to do it she did it perfectly. She knows how to press all of Kade's buttons the biggest one being taking his pacifier. My favorite thing is she will crawl in my lap and is content just to be there. I don't have to play with her or read her a book we can just sit together. She had a great laugh and smile, and is typically very mild tempered.
2019 has been a great year and we look forward to all that 2020 brings.
Happy New Year! Love, The Jason and Katey Merrill Family
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| Abby, Adventure Girl, Gaupo, Kade, Kylee, and Tia |
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