Welcome to HISTORY.
Really, you should feel honored. Privileged. This is a “game changer.”
No cards. No stamps. An environmentally conscious Christmas.
Ok. You’re right. We hosed ourselves. After weeks of procrastination and a semi-around-the-world-trip, we looked at the calendar and knew this was the ONLY way we were going to get this thing out for you all to see.
That’s life with three kids for you. And, now, a dog.
Yes, as if three crazy little humans wasn’t enough we added a small dog, Gertie, this summer. She’s hyper and nuts and sweet and cuddly. Yes, she fits right in.
Life with three kids, now all between 5 and 9. It means soccer and swimming, school and summer camps, horses and trampolines. And meltdowns, tantrums, shouting and door slams. And that last part’s just the adults.
Like I’ve told Jenn – “Of all the Moms in the world, you’re the only one who can spawn Chaos, Mayhem and mix it with Zen.”
Kam, 9, is all sports and Legos. We had soccer tournaments and third grade football camps, and even played golf with Dad. He still loves to fish and swim, too.
Mattie, 7, loves first grade and still digs her horses. She had a full week of it this summer, and didn’t want to come home most days.
Ellie, 5, is in her final year of daycare and started to read. She’s so proud. She loves to play Legos with her brother and sing and dance with her sister.
Jenn and I keep plugging along. I took a new gig with ISD 728 in Elk River as a communications specialist for the district. I’m having a great time so far. Jenn’s still globe trotting with Rockton and had her first trip to Europe (Barcelona) late this year.
To be honest, it’s been a year of transition and the “brown” of December has made it a bit tougher to get into the spirit this year. But the kids keep us grounded, reminding us it’s all about family, faith and good friends.
So, there you have it. The first ECard (and possibly not the last). I apologize to my post office friends, but this will have to do.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Joyous New Year to all. There’s so much (I hope?) to look forward to in 2016.
All the best,
The Schoemers
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