I have neglected our annual Christmas card... again. I promise that it will reinvent itself soon. In the meantime, enjoy my family report!
Sarah is affectionately called "Destructa-girl" because she manages to destroy everything in her path. She has grown up so much that she is now wearing many of Rachel's clothes. Sarah loves anything that her siblings or another child has in their posession first, and won't relent until it's hers... :) She is a ball of energy and humor. She knows how to entertain a crowd. Sarah has the sweetest little smile, but our camera is rarely quick enough to catch it. We seem to capture Miss Scrunchy Face, instead. We love everything about our goose!
Rachel is such a big girl now. Trailing behind Daniel in most events of the day, she does not want to be left behind. She thinks that Daniel's friends are her friends and wants to be included in everything, even superhero fighting. She is still our little princess who loves everything about dressing up, looking beautiful, playing doting mother to her dolls and baby sister, and dancing and singing around the house. She is often caught talking to her boyfriends "Alvin, Simon, or Theodore" on the cell phone, and their conversations are quite enchanting. She is growing up so fast and will be a Sunbeam next year... Rachie-bop is adored by all.
D-man is a huge kindergartener now. He is growing up rapidly before my eyes. I hate it, but what can I do? When I tell him that I don't want him to grow up anymore, he tells me that, "I have to, Mommy!" Fortunately, he has promised that I can visit him whenever I want after he gets married and lives on his own. :) Can someone tell his future wife? Daniel is an awesome reader and I love watching him as he learns more and more and more! His friends are an important part of his life; he calls them his "Masters" (like in TMNT). D is constantly thinking/plotting/planning/dreaming/scheming/talking about superheroes and superpowers... That's our boy! We love him to pieces!
John is a rock star. He and his friend decided to run a half marathon this past October and they did it! I was so impressed with his commitment and drive. It inspired me to want to run one, but I think that it's in my ten-year plan... He still works hard and is adored by his family. When he walks in the door, there is a mad dash to see who can get into his arms first. (The goose usually wins.) I make sure that I can be a close second, because I love this guy.
Megan (she enjoys speaking in the third person) is well. It's hard to identify what she does each day, but she always seems to be busy with something or someone. She tries to get into D's class when she can, and is grateful that she still has two sweet girls at home because life would be really boring without them. She sure loves her crazy family!
