Better Late Than Never?

My dear friends, I am so sorry that I didn't get to send out Christmas cards this year. I really was thinking of you. This month was just soooo crazy for me and things just didn't flow as I would have liked it to. Anyway, the following was the Christmas card/letter that you would have gotten.

December 2007

Our Dear Family and Friends:

Here’s the annual Christmas letter we hope finds you well … This year has certainly been kind to us. We’re all healthy and happy. And as you may know, our family is growing. Our second son is due mid June next year. His conception came as a surprise but certainly welcomed. Just meant few changes in plans which Dave is quick to adapt. For instance, we are moving to our other house in March next year instead of next fall when the initial big remodel was to be done. The house won’t be as grand as initially planned (big kitchen, two offices, third garage, …) but that’s OK. Much less cleaning for Jinky!

Dave continues to be a very busy man. In his fortieth year he had wanted to accomplish something big. He thought perhaps compete in judo or run the marathon. Instead he completed a masters degree in criminal justice, became a part-time judo instructor for Cal State San Bernardino, and is a co-chairman to Police Privacy Counsel here in town (and still works full time for the State!). But to Jinky, his greatest accomplishment was the conception of their third child and of course being an awesome husband and father.

Jinky is surprised with the pregnancy. Her plan next year was to talk Dave into having another child but … Anyway, the morning sickness was not pleasant of course but she’s grateful that it was not as intense as it was when she was carrying Sophia. Her great accomplishment this year was becoming a blogger (www.jinxpad.blogspot.com), the virtual way to keep up-to-date with family and friends. From that she is able to “scrapbook” her family’s journey. She loves her new calling in church as a Primary Teacher and totally adores her students! Needless to say, she continues to enjoy being a stay-at-home mom (though still works twice a month as a dialysis nurse) and tries to be a good person.

David was a handful this year probably because he thought he had to compete for attention since Sophia came about. He often wants to play baby, with him being the baby. However, he’s also been a big helper. We can ask him many small tasks and he’ll do most of them without complaining. He loves his little sister and they play well together most of the time. He continues to enjoy pre-school, playgroup, and Primary and from those he’s more social. He loves to sing, he’s good about praying before meals, and he never cease to bring a smile to his parent’s face everyday!

Sophia is a joy to watch grow. Her developmental skills is right on track. She’s a happy and fun little girl. She had been trying to walk when she was nine months old but didn’t get it just right until a day before she turned one. Her favorite words are: “dad”, “bob” (for Sponge Bob), “up", and “dirt” (that’s what it sound like to us but she’s actually saying juice). She clearly said “mama” at six months a few times but it fell off her head after that! Now she says it mostly on cue and occasionally on her own. She is the apple of her daddy’s eye and a diamond to her mama. You can’t help but feel joy when you see her crunch her face, curl her lips, or see that big bright eyes and happy smile!

Our sincere holiday wishes to you all. We are continually grateful for your love and support. We delight in this season for the opportunity to celebrate the birth of Christ and the knowledge that He lives and loves us unconditionally. -- Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Love,
The S. Family