taken feb. '09
December 2009
Our dear Family and Friends,
This year came and going fast! We hope for you that this year was a good recovery from the national economic hardship of last year. We have felt a bit of a pitch but the man of the house is a hard worker and the woman of the house is faithful, so overall we have been rich in blessings. Here are some things we’ve been up to this year …
Dave cannot be slowed down. He takes advantages of opportunities that come his way. This year he has a security guard training school in the works. He is also in the second phase of being hired as an online teacher for Strayer University in their criminal justice program. Moreover, he has signed on to do a self-defense seminar for The Girls Scout at their national convention. All this while keeping his full time peace officer job, part-time teaching position for ITT and Cal State, and weekly teaching his judo class. Yet, even with all that, he manages to step-up his daddy duties and is an incredible father! Plus, makes good use of his law degree and has been the “to ask guy” for any law questions from family and friends … not stopping at merely answering questions but does footwork and follow-ups. Seriously, someone needs to study him and bottle his stamina! Lucky Jinky!!
Jinky has discovered Facebook and is hooked! She has found delight in re-connecting with old friends and distant family. That said, she continues to find greatest delight co-raising her children. She has also set spiritual goals and thus finds joy in attending the temple weekly. She is the envy of many of her co-workers since she only works one, two, or three days a month. She is certainly grateful for all blessings bestowed on her … especially three cute little boogers!
David is smart and sensitive, a lethal combination! Speaking of combination, he is in a combined class of 1st and 2nd graders. “He is an outstanding reader and quite the mathematician! Not bad for a first grader who has to hang out with second graders all day”, praised his teacher as David gets awarded Super Student of the Month and given certificate for Excellence in all Academic areas. He is a cool big brother. He is thoughtful too, so you will often find him giving gifts like drawings, flowers from the garden, his toys, purchase products, etc. Of course, he’s still a kid and so he enjoys playing and watching TV … and hanging out with cousins.
Sophia is one spunky girl! She definitely adds liveliness to the S. clan. She has been affectionately described as sassy. Good sort of sass of course. One that is not afraid to be forthright in the most adorable way … she has too, she’s between two boys! She is definitely a daddy’s girl and a mommy’s jewel. She is the “most precious girl, ever!” as her parents proclaim. Oh, potty training is in full gear and she is doing quite well … just need to work on #2 a little more.
Steven, the baby of the bunch is a sweetheart! Big eyes, big smile, … big heart melter! He is a healthy growing boy and a total joy!! He loves to smile and wave at people, so strangers can’t help but find him soooo adorable! This goes for family and friends as well, tested in his trip to Canada this Fall with his mom. He caused lots of smiles from extended family … nothing like little hands, little fingers, … little person to brighten everyone’s day. Overall, a wonderful boy to cap the S. family.
That’s about it in sum! Please know that we are grateful for your continued love and support. We count you as one of our dearest blessings. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Much love,
The S. Family
