As we prepare to celebrate again together... and we all sit down to write what news we may have to share... and stare at this blank page. Ya'all are probably like me, it is more fun to read everyone else's than to write... but I really am grateful for this year for so many tender mercies and miracles.

Our family is well and happy. Aaron is getting married on December 15th, and we are busy with wedding plans. His fiancée is Mary Schafer and we love her. They are so cute together. Our Rachel has been gone one year now on her mission to Ft. Worth, Texas. She is doing great, and we miss her sooo much, and we love to hear all her stories. Elena is almost finished with Cosmetology school and has really done well and developed some great "skills." Amber is turning 18 on December 1st and is preparing to tackle life, and wants to help her Aunt in Cabo San Lucas with her business. Tessa is going to Brighton High, and just beat the Seniors in Powder Puff football (in overtime) and is playing Lacrosse and working at Papa Murphy's Pizza, and she is having FUN. Bo is in 8th at Churchill Jr. High. He is in Wrestling and has grown a ton. He is our beloved "Baby" and has passed up all his sisters. Jack and I are busy with all that life brings, and with church callings, too. We look forward to seeing ya'all (learnin' Texacan) and spending some time with you. May your lives be blessed this year with peace, and happiness, and prosperity.

Love from: Terry, Jack, Aaron and Mary, Sister Rachel Sunshine , Elena, Tessa, and Bo