HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2011 just went too fast. I never got around to making my annual Christmas letter so I decided to send out a Happy New Year letter instead.

Actually, I think I have missed a couple of years so I’ll try and catch up.
Steve and I continue to be as busy as ever. I love my job at HawkSoft, Inc. It is a GREAT place to work with wonderful people and a terrific atmosphere. We are a big family. Of course that is truer for me because I work for my son-in-law, but it is still a great family atmosphere.

HawkSoft has been growing in this struggling economy. Not only have they added people, but we are in the process of building a brand new building in Canby that will have a little room to grow. It will be nice to all

be in one building again

DOUHET AND KYLEE
The big news for Douhet and Kylee is the house addition

is started!!! We worked hard all summer building the new addition. We managed to get it roofed before the big rains came. We took a little break for a while, but are getting ready to start on the interior. The house is going to be beautiful and oh, so big when it is done.The addition will really be a new house with the old section becoming the girl’s bedrooms and play room. The dormer on the left is going to become Griffyn’s room. We are calling it Griffyndorm! It will be so nice for them to finally have room!

SEASON AND SARA
Our big news here is the birth of our newest grandchild.

Garren Mychael Wilcox was born on Sara’s birthday, August 18th. He was 8 lb ½ oz. He brings their family to 2 adorable girls and 2 delightful little boys. Since Sara was in the hospital while family picture above with Grandma and Grandpa and all the grand kids. We were able to pick up Madison, Brooklyn and Karsten at the hospital and take them to the coast with us. We got to see the baby and take pictures to show everyone, too.the rest of the family was on the annual family vacation, Garren was not in the family picture above.

They had another big event in July when Madison was baptized. This has been a great year for their little family.

MYLIEGE AND SEAN

MyLiege and Sean have been busy with their little family. Alyx is growing so fast and is running all over the place. Anna started kindergarten this year and LOVES school. Erik was baptized with his cousin Emma after we got home from our family vacation to the beach. Djeryd turns 12 in just a few days and will be ordained a Deacon. He has been able to do a lot of the scout activities even though he is only 11 because his Dad is the scoutmaster. He enjoyed Scout Camp. One of the highlights of the year was the family beach trip.

They also had a wonderful vacation with Season and Sara’s family at Disneyland.

SIERRA AND SHONEE

This family had 2 big news events. The first was Montana receiving the Aaronic Priesthood. He was very excited to be able to pass the Sacrament.
The next big event was Emma’s baptism. We had three grandchildren baptized within about 6 weeks.

Sierra continues to home school her kids and they are all brilliant. Alena is learning to play the violin. Savannah is learning to read. They are such a fun family.

STEVE AND LESLEE
Steve is semi-retired this year and enjoying doing other things. He and Kylee are breeding dogs for extra money to help build the house. He also has been very helpful helping on the house and building chicken coops, dog houses and whatever else is needed.

Steve was also called to serve on the High Council and he is working at the Temple one day a week. You can see he is keeping busy. I continue to teach Seminary and love it very much despite getting up at 4:15 every morning. I am also working out at Curves and have made much needed progress on my weight by losing 19.5 pounds and over 24 inches. I still have a ways to go, but I can see the end in sight.

HAVE A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!