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By Sarah
Merry Christmas! I felt I was too wordy in our last Christmas letter, so I decided to give one sentence for each month of the year instead. We’ve been very blessed!


2009 Monthly Highlights

January
The month we finished all our adoption paperwork

February
Dan & Sarah finally stayed at the Stanley Hotel

March
Snow snow snow -- and fun playing in it

April
Kaelah, Sarah, & Grandma Karyl took a trip to Virginia

May
We vacationed to California with Dan’s family -- Kaelah’s first trip to Disneyland

June
Daniel Jakob was born!!!

July
Kaelah Ann turned 2 years old

August
Dan’s youngest brother got married -- baby Danny’s first road trip to Utah

September
Our tradition of attending the Harvest Fair was a great start to Autumn

October
The children's’ first time trick or treating -- Kaelah can’t wait for next year

November
Enjoying our blessings -- so much to be thankful for

December
We’re hoping Danny J’s adoption will be finalized!
(which it was on the 18th)

Comments

Aaron and Melissa said…
Wow! Quite a year for you guys. I am so glad that the adoption went through...what a wonderful Christmas it was for you. We need to catch up soon. Email me your phone number. Hope you had a good holiday.
January 1, 2010 at 5:29 PM
Unknown said…
Congrats on such a wonderful year. I hope your 2010 is just as wonderful!
January 2, 2010 at 2:11 PM
Kelly said…
Quite the year! Praying 2010 will be full of blessing!
January 3, 2010 at 1:08 PM
Maegan said…
That is an adorable christmas card. I hope it was a great holiday time!
January 3, 2010 at 9:21 PM
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