Due to a lack of addresses, postage funds and responsible behavioral choices many of you didn't get a Christmas card. I'm sorry. We still love you. And really, even the people who got them got them late, so don't feel too left out.
But Merry Late Christmas from the Millers. I'll add the text of our letter after the picture... and eventually I'll post about Christmas. But it was great. :o)
Dear Family and
Friends,
It's been too long since we've sent
out an update, but it's awfully late to decide to attempt this... so, here is
your bulleted list 2011 review letter from the Millers
Who: Kevin, Kristen, Madison is
3 and Shayne is 1
What: Enthusiastically surviving
Pharmacy School and growing up too quickly
Where
and When:
Henderson, Nevada until June 2012 then off to Boise, Idaho in July
Why: Why not?
details...
Kevin
· With
hard work, diligence and prayer Kevin is excelling in Pharmacy School· Can't
wait for rotations and his final year to start in June· Amazes us every day when he comes home from a
long exhausting day and can still be upbeat and full of energy to play with the
kids before they head to bed· Accomplishments
this year: was recognized by classmates and faculty as exemplifying kindness
and good character, received a passing grade (90% or better) on every exam this
year, dominated the doubles ping pong fundraiser tournament, still finds time
for his family
Kristen
· Swings
back and forth from having a handle on the kids and life and living in complete
chaos, but wouldn't have it any other way· Can't
think of anything she loves more than the sound of the kids laughing together
or finding them quietly reading a book· Has
been sewing a lot more this year and enjoys creative time with friends (and
kids) every Wednesday· Accomplishments
this year: improving her sewing skills, found time to read several books, made
many new and delicious meals for the family, survived and loved a month of bootcamp
Madison
·
Still
a very caring and gentle girl who loves her family, just a little more 3 now...
·
Loves
books and can't wait to be able to read them all by herself
·
We're
learning about her creativity as she colors in the lines but mostly refuses to
sing the known lyrics to songs as she prefers her own lyrics (and sometimes her
own language too)
·
Plays
well with and adores her brother most the time
·
Loves
to swim whether it is in the pool, hot tub, bath or even the kitchen on
occasion
·
Accomplishments
this year: reading many words, potty training, going all the way under water
long enough to pour tea, learning to write her name,
Shayne
·
Is
a determined and passionate kid... when he is happy and loving he is REALLY
happy and loving, but when he is not everyone knows·
He
amazes us with how much he understands and can communicate (with or without
words)·
Shayne's
most frequently used words include: Happy, dog, hungry, cheese, cracker, swim,
no and up·
He
loves dogs, balls, cars, babies, books and his big sister·
Accomplishments
this year: learning lots of words, jumping, learning to open the fridge (NO!)
and mastering running
We have been so
blessed in 2011. We are happy and healthy and full of gratitude for this fun
time of life. We hope that you all are
doing well and know that we think of you and love you even though we are not
good at keeping in touch. We wish you
all the best in 2012!
Love,
the Millers
