Christmas Card 2009

In an attempt to not miss anyone this year I decided to post our Family Christmas Card. We send out around 100 cards each year to keep in touch with family and friends, but still I know I am forgetting someone so if you are one of those people you now have a copy of our Christmas card (via your computer). I truly hope that everyone has a wonderful Christmas season and a great new year to come.

Jeff & Kim:

-We are expecting baby number 4 (a baby boy, yes that’s 3 in row) at the beginning of February.
-Jeff and Kim celebrated their 10 year anniversary by going to Hawaii (w/o the kids).
-Jeff has been serving as the ward Executive Secretary and Kim has been working in the Nursery.
-Jeff has had many opportunities to travel for work and Kim has had the chance to attend some photography workshops.
-Kim continues to enjoy photography and has had the opportunity to take pictures of many great families. You can check her work out here: www.kimhodsonphotography.blogspot.com
-The family enjoyed camping during the summer.


Madie:

-She turned 7 this year and started second grade.
- Madie enjoyed playing soccer in the fall and had fun trying new positions (including goalie).
-She had fun doing swimming lessons during the summer and really improved.
- Madie was nominated by her teacher to recieve a Principals Pride award for Acedemic Achievement.
-Madie loved camping and spending a week at her Grandma’s House.
-She enjoys reading (Junie B. Jones, Magic Treehouse, and Rainbow Magic). She also really likes math and is good at spelling.
-Madie is a great help to her family, loves cats and playing games, and has a great imagination.


Ethan:

-He turned 5 this year and loves going to preschool three days a week.
-Ethan enjoyed playing soccer for the first time and doing swimming lessons during the summer.
-Ethan also loves riding his bike and scooter.
-He loves Scooby Doo, super heroes, playing with Tinker Toys, and doing puzzles.
-He has been learning a lot at Preschool and has made new friends.
-Ethan enjoyed the week at Grandma’s and Grandpa’s while mom and dad were in Hawaii.
-Ethan loves his family, likes to tell jokes, and has an infectious smile.


Landon:

-He turned two this year and is a busy body that loves to run, jump, and climb.
-Landon started talking really well and loves to sing.
-He has been learning his colors, shapes, and ABC’s
-He enjoys listening to music, looking at books, being read to, and watching Baby Einsteins DVD’s.
-Landon loves dogs, playing outside, and anything that goes (especially trucks & buses).
-Landon keeps his family smiling, laughing, and loves his sister and brother.


We hope this letter finds you all happy and well. We appreciate your friendship and wish you a Merry Christmas and the best in the year to come.

Love,
Jeff, Kim, Madeleine, Ethan, Landon