Seasons Greeting

Traditionally I write a little letter of our happenings to send with our Christmas cards.  

We mostly send them to out of state family or to mission friends and people we don't have regular contact with throughout the year.

 I don't like these letters to be to serious, or to sound like bragging or nagging. 

I usually keep it light and fun.

This year I decided to be a little corny and make our happenings into a poem. 

Here it is: (don't laugh too hard because I am no Walt Whitman)

 A few weeks before Christmas

We thought we would write,

All our family and friends

Too far from our sight.

Tyson is still working 

At England Logistics you see.

He goes to work so early,

But comes home earlier to be with family.

He also helps out 

At Levelnine Sports that's true.

If you are in need of new skis and gear,

Stop by, he'll find the pair perfect for you.

He is a great husband and dad,

And we love him so much.

He hopes these qualities will

Be rewarded with chances to ski a bunch.

Alyson has been busy

Trying to keep up her home.

With two girls and a new baby boy,

There is no time to feel alone.

She is on maternity leave

Until January of next year.

She'll have to go back to work,

Not without a few tears

(Not too many because she works from home though)

Ava is growing up 

And started kindergarten, hurray!

She is adjusting to school

And having homework most days.

She's a wonderful sister,

And loves to hold her brother.

She is a master binky finder

And will someday be a natural mother.

She has grown up and 

Become a good artist, dancer and swimmer.

She loves to imagine, perform and dress up

In anything fancy that shimmers.

Claire is now almost 3,

My how the time does fly.

She keeps us on our toes with antics,

That make us laugh til we cry.

She is quite the girly girl,

And loves to wear only dresses.

She loves jewelry, pink dress up shoes,

And make up that creates messes.

She has adjusted quite well

To her new baby brother.

She loves to kiss and "pet" him

to the point of almost a smother.

Talmage was born

A little over two months ago.

He has a wonderful smile

That makes your heart glow.

He has stolen our hearts

And is a good little guy.

We love his horseshoe hairline

And his big blue alert eyes.

We were excited to

Grow to a family of five.

We thank god everyday

For our blessings and lives.

We hope you are all happy

And doing very well.

If you're ever passing by

Come ring our door bell.

Now you know how we're doing,

Don't be strangers, you hear.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas,

And the happiest New Year!

Love, The Bringhurst Family

-December 2012 

And here is a copy of our Christmas Card.  

I hope to be writing a 2012 Highlight post real soon.  I have a hard time starting something new without feeling like I have to catch up the past.  I am trying to let go of that thought this year.  

Yes, I can start watching a series even if I missed the first season and

 yes I can start a blog from this point on. 

So, I decided to do a highlight of the last year and then occasionally due a throwback post about a memory, event, experience, a thought or even just a picture that I love from the past.