JOY TO THE WORLD!
Rebecca (7) rejoices in being a big sister. She is a huge help to me with the baby and is a great friend to Joseph. 7 year olds are great. She has just taken off in every area of life, including reading, writing and piano. When she reads a story out loud she is the most animated reader I've ever heard (like sighing when it says the character sighed). You could hire her to entertain kids with her stories! Rebecca is eagerly anticipating 2011 when she will finally get baptized!
Joseph (3) finds joy in Star Wars, Buzz Lightyear, pirates, and his Sunday nusery leader (whom he will sorely miss when he starts "Sunbeams" in January). He loves being a big brother and can make Theo giggle uncontrollably, including during Sacrament Meeting at church. Joseph loves using big words like: actually and similar.
Theodore (8 months) enjoys life. Period. He is the happiest baby you've ever met. People comment on how happy he is and his chunky cheeks and light blue eyes. At the rate he's going around holding onto the furniture I bet he'll be like his older siblings and be walking before he's one. We're so happy he joined our family this year.
Dorothea's biggest joys are her husband and children. Other joys include chocolate chip cookies, skype, sleep, hearing from friends and family, and any precious time she gets to spend with her husband.
Warren still enjoys being bishop even though it can be tricky juggling all of life's obligations (he does a great job at it though!). If he had any free time he would enjoy playing guitar, singing, reading and watching good movies.
As a family we rejoice in the knowledge we have of Jesus Christ, his life and mission and his role as our Savior. We look forward with hope to the many joys 2011 will bring.
May you have a wonderful Christmas this week and feel of our love for you and gratitude for your friendship.
Love,
Warren, Dorothea
Rebecca, Joseph and Theo
