Annie's Winter Update

Occasionally Annie will come out with an "update" email (usually to my parents), they are wonderfully written. The latest is a great snapshot of our family life. Here it is.

Beth (and John) -

Happy New Year! I'm just checking in. It's been awhile since I've spoken to you guys. I know you are busy and now that you are with your friends in the Keys, I'm sure things are Go, Go, Go!

We've been doing great. Kids are finally back in a schedule (hectic as it may be). Peter and Erik are definitely struggling more than Kurt. I think it's a combination of middle school rigors and study habits.

The last couple Friday nights we have taken the boys skiing at Wilmot. The ski club was there so it's fun to ski with friends (and for Peter, check out girls).

Peter is having a great year with swimming. We're hoping to talk him into trying out for the high school team next year. It's no-cut and very supportive. I took him to a HS meet last week and he seemed positive about it.

Erik is still doing gymnastics. The January meet got cancelled, but he's got a couple more coming up in Feb and Mar and is getting stronger every day. He is actually getting quite ripped in his abs and his chest looks fabulous.

Kurt is super busy with soccer, baseball and basketball. It's hard to keep track of his comings and goings but he is really improving and developing. I hope sometime this spring you can come down for a soccer or baseball game. He's quite fun to watch.

Jeff took P & E to the farm on Sunday to bunny hunt. No bunnies, but they did some shooting and driving lessons and had a good time. I guess they stopped at Wally's on the way up and saw his hunting room.

We had a fun gathering here on Sunday night. Teri, Tim, Angela, Kadi, Jeff and the boys. We had a big dinner and it was great catching up. Tim's girls are in an exciting time of life right now, just starting their careers. Angela is pretty excited about her new fiancé and how healthy she feels. I think she flew back to Denver today.

I really wanted to take the boys to Cancun with us this year, but they can't really afford to miss any school. We are going to go February 22-26. If you feel like joining us, we're planning on staying at the Riu Cancun. I'll probably make the reservations soon.

We also booked our Spring Break trip to Cocoa Beach again. We had so much fun last year and it was easy and affordable. Our same neighbors are going too. I think we are going to be there during the same time that Jennifer and Ed are going to be on the other side of the state. We are staying at the Wakulla Suites, March 20-27. Just in case you'll be in the area.

My parents are in Arizona for the next month. Dad is playing golf. Mom is hanging out and swimming.

No snow in Tahoe. The lake looks REALLY bad. Dad's boat is sitting on the ground at the dock. But business is still good. People are still going there for vacation...

I need to get going, kids will be home in 10 minutes.

I love you and miss you,

Annie