What's In This Blog

I created this blog for my journal. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this blog I keep many of the things I come across as a member of the church. I also share my experiences on the ACE Train and getting to work, my experiences in Manteca where we have lived for three years, and other things I think are noticeable.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Our Family Christmas Letter

Annually we do a Christmas letter to send with cards.  With the wedding I didn't get it done this year, but better late than never.

Dear friends and family,

We have had an eventful year.  The only way to make sure I don't miss anyone is to start with the oldest and work my way down:

Natalia is teaching sixth grade in Idaho Falls.  This is her first regular teaching job.  She is at Longfellow Elementary.  She and Ty are still living in Rexburg while Ty finishes up school. 

Mark is attending Utah State after returning home from Iraq earlier this year.  He was about the last of the Marines in Iraq.  He continues in the reserves and visits the Bay Area about every month.  He is studying anthropology at Utah State and is doing well. He continues to play music and write songs.

Jeremy returned from his mission late this year; just before Thanksgiving.  He served in the Denver area, Buena Vista and Grand Junction.  He enjoyed himself, but it is good to have him home.

Charity has the biggest news, as she is married as of a week before Christmas.  We had her for Christmas Eve and made her play Mary with Anthony as Joseph.  She is half way through her cosmetology school at San Jose City College.  Anthony is attending De Anza College and working as a security guard.

Miranda is a senior at Cupertino High School.  She enjoys music and is singing in two choirs.  She is also taking piano lessons.  She helps with babies.  She enjoys being the music director for seminary.

Caleb is also at Cupertino High School.  He also is into music singing in two choirs and also plaiyng trumpet in the  band.  He and Miranda now have a dog, Sparky.  He is active in venturing and attending Zion Camp this summer.

Tony is busy having "a good time."  He swings like a monkey at the park.  He was Spider Man for Halloween.  He loves super heroes.  In addition to Spider Man he likes Iron Man, Batman and the Hulk.

As for Sheri and I, we keep plugging away.  We have one foster baby who has been with us since he was born 14 months ago.  He is a cute one-year-old but he runs us ragged.  We're not as young as we use to be.  We are happy to have all our kids together for Charity's wedding and Christmas.  That hasn't happened for over a couple years.

Merry Christmas to all, and have a great new year.   Love, the Wardles

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