For the first time in what feels like forever, I decided to send out a Christmas card to my closest family and friends. I didn't realize how long it had been since we'd sent out a family update until I saw that the last "official" family portrait I had was from 5 years ago (and by portrait, I mean an impromptu picture in the kitchen where we all happened to be dressed in red :). Where does the time go?

It really is hard to believe how much our lives have changed just in the past few years, especially now that we have a granddaughter. This year, John installed Santa and all his reindeer on our roof just for her to see. It's amazing what we're willing to do just to see her face light up. Gotta love being a grandparent! We truly feel so blessed to be able to play such a big part of her life.

As 2016 draws to a close, a big THANK YOU to all of you for being part of our lives. We're so excited to find out what this next year holds for all of us. May you be surrounded by those you love in this holiday season. Happy holidays!

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