Sunday, December 22, 2019

Merry Christmas from Texas!



                                       
                                                      
                                                                                                                                                                                            
Holiday Greetings from Texas!                                                           
We hope this finds you well and enjoying this most wonderful time of the year!

Our spring and summer were busy! After a bit of surgery in March to repair a messed up knee I had recovered enough to travel to Oregon in April for the annual Duck Ladies at the beach trip. It’s great to be able to get together with longtime friends and catch up. 

We kept busy all summer with gardening and visits from many friends and family. Sister Diana came in July, for Raylan’s 5th birthday.

In June we fit in a week-long camping trip with the boys at Lake Bastrop. (see our previous post for more on that)

It was their first exposure to canoeing, and though Raylan had a bit of trepidation about the whole project, he climbed aboard and paddled along with the rest of us, announcing when we reached the shore,
“I was very brave!” Yes, he was! 


 Scott and the boys went fishing, and both boys caught a fish! I don’t know who had more fun, the grownups or the boys!


Steve’s mom is 91 this year. She’s doing quite well, but had a problem with her back that prevented her from making her usual fall trip to Texas. We really missed her at Thanksgiving and for Jax’s birthday in December. Jaxen turned 8 this year, and is growing into quite a young man.

Steve’s doing well after his heart attack two years ago - no reoccurring problems! Yeah!

Unfortunately, Kendra is still battling her chronic Lyme infection. It’s a long process, but we hold out hope for an eventual cure. She’s often unable to drive, so we remain available to transport the kids, or whatever other assistance is needed.


Kendra created a battle ship cake for Jaxen's "war ship"
themed birthday party.
So that’s our 2019 in a nut shell!

We send warmest wishes your way. May your holiday season be filled with laughter, joy, and peace.   And please look us up if you’re out this way. . . We’re always open for visitors!