Dearest Family and Friends,
2009 has been quite the whirlwind of a year full of excitement, frustration, learning, stress, and adjustment.
David finished his first year working for Fort Lewis doing recreational programming in October. He had his ups and downs, but learned many new skills and even had the opportunity to go bungee jumping. In late November, David switched positions and is now working to manage Fort Lewis’ marina and all that goes with it. He is eagerly working toward creating new programs and events to help bring a new face to the area. Heidi finished her first year of teaching in the Clover Park School District in June. Teaching kindergarten, she learned A LOT about the teaching world, like how turning in clock hours is super important when it comes to a Reduction In Force (we are very blessed that she was offered her job back a few weeks later) and is now positive that kindergarten is not the best fit (many stories, but for a different day). This school year, Heidi is teaching 2nd grade and loving it!
In April, we celebrated our 2nd year of marriage by visiting beautiful Bellingham (where we met and both went to college). In early July, we were able take a trip to Florida to visit David’s grandparents. While we were there, we also experienced Disney World’s Epcot Center (something Heidi had always wanted to do since 5th grade state reports), dipped our toes in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, and took an adventure on an airboat ride through a Florida swamp to find some alligators.
Our most exciting (and only a little bit stressful) event this year would have to be buying a house in Lacey, WA in late July. Yes…we had perfect timing and moved during the week of 100 degree weather and luckily we have really nice family and friends who helped us sweat it out and get all settled in. We have enjoyed making it our own place and have now successfully painted the entire downstairs area and remodeled the bathroom downstairs as well.
God has truly blessed our lives is more ways than we know. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and we hope this holiday season brings you peace and joy.
Merry Christmas,
David and Heidi
2009 has been quite the whirlwind of a year full of excitement, frustration, learning, stress, and adjustment.
David finished his first year working for Fort Lewis doing recreational programming in October. He had his ups and downs, but learned many new skills and even had the opportunity to go bungee jumping. In late November, David switched positions and is now working to manage Fort Lewis’ marina and all that goes with it. He is eagerly working toward creating new programs and events to help bring a new face to the area. Heidi finished her first year of teaching in the Clover Park School District in June. Teaching kindergarten, she learned A LOT about the teaching world, like how turning in clock hours is super important when it comes to a Reduction In Force (we are very blessed that she was offered her job back a few weeks later) and is now positive that kindergarten is not the best fit (many stories, but for a different day). This school year, Heidi is teaching 2nd grade and loving it!
In April, we celebrated our 2nd year of marriage by visiting beautiful Bellingham (where we met and both went to college). In early July, we were able take a trip to Florida to visit David’s grandparents. While we were there, we also experienced Disney World’s Epcot Center (something Heidi had always wanted to do since 5th grade state reports), dipped our toes in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, and took an adventure on an airboat ride through a Florida swamp to find some alligators.
Our most exciting (and only a little bit stressful) event this year would have to be buying a house in Lacey, WA in late July. Yes…we had perfect timing and moved during the week of 100 degree weather and luckily we have really nice family and friends who helped us sweat it out and get all settled in. We have enjoyed making it our own place and have now successfully painted the entire downstairs area and remodeled the bathroom downstairs as well.
God has truly blessed our lives is more ways than we know. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and we hope this holiday season brings you peace and joy.
Merry Christmas,
David and Heidi
