We decided to not send a letter with our Christmas card this year, but instead update our blog with a recap of our year. As always we have been busy as ever! Jeremy is in the process of completing his 3rd and final (YAY!) year of residency, which means we will once again be moving at the end of June. We will not find out for where we will be going until the end of March, but we are excited to start a new adventure!
Between working at the hospital and still being the Elder's Quorum President for church, Jeremy has kept himself plenty busy by volunteering again this year as the Team Doctor for a local high school football team. He has also been trying to finish up his medical research project and is now in the process of getting it published in one of the journals. As if that wasn't enough, he has still been able to find time to aid those in neighboring states who were affected by hurricanes, be involved with Tayscen's sports teams, and all the while keep his optimistic and infectious smile about him.
Meghan's day usually revolves around whatever activities the kids have going on. After dropping the kids off at school, she can usually be found at the park where she works out with other moms for an hour and then lets the kids play afterwards. She has started running long distances this year and has the hope of completing her first half marathon in the near future. She is now serving in the Young Women's Presidency at church and loves being able to interact with the youth. She also enjoys volunteering at Braylei and Tayscen's schools and finding new recipes to try.
Braylei is in second grade this year and is involved in just about everything. She is still doing gymnastics, choir, and is now a Brownie in Girl Scouts. She has started taking piano lessons at school as well as a new ballet class from a conservatory here in town. She has been practicing 2-3 times a week for the last few months, preparing for her first ever performance in The Nutcracker! She is a butterfly and absolutely loving the experience. She is enjoying school and has had many wonderful learning opportunities this year. At home, she is another "mom" around the house and can often be found drawing, reading, or helping her siblings.
Tayscen started kindergarten this year and loves helping his teacher in any way that he can. He has started reading chapter books, The Magic Tree House series being his favorite, but of course he is most excited about playing outside at recess. At home he can usually be found building with his legos or playing "family" with his siblings. He is a great big brother and him and Kellston have a very special bond. He played t-ball again this past spring and fall and is now playing basketball. He also has continued in gymnastics and has enjoyed being in an all boy class and learning the parallel bars and pommel horse.
Brixlyn turned 3 at the end of October and is full of life! She always has a smile on her face and loves to be silly. She has learned all her letters and sounds and is working on writing her name. She is the daredevil of the family and can often be found riding her car down the hill in the backyard at full speed. She loves to "read" herself books, help make dinner, and play with her baby dolls. She easily entertains herself and will play in her room for hours. She started taking gymnastics this year and loves being the only girl in her class. She adores Mickey and Minnie Mouse and loved every second of Disneyworld this past Fall.
Kellston is almost 17 months and has the most gorgeous curly hair! He started walking about 3 months ago and loves to follow his siblings around. He still has a milk allergy but does well with most other foods. He says about 10 words, but prefers to sign what he wants. He enjoys being outside, dogs, and most of all balls! He loves to try and play t-ball and basketball with Tayscen. He is a momma's boy, but runs to the door every night when daddy comes home. He loves to blow kisses, give high fives, and imitate car and train sounds.
We hope you all have a happy and blessed holiday season!
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