Brodegard Family Letter for 2012

Usually this is a Christmas letter. I’m a little late this year, but better late than never!

As a family we had some great times. As soon as summer hit, we found ourselves at the beach about every other weekend. We also enjoyed hikes in Shenandoah and going into Washington DC to see the sights. We have really taken the initiative to enjoy living here to the fullest. This Thanksgiving, we spent a week in the Outer Banks with some friends and really got in some good vacation time. Jon had the whole week off and it was wonderful to be together as a family for so long.

Jon is working harder than ever. His job continues to evolve and he is now starting to phase into being a main manager in his office. He’s also starting to put together a continuing education course for real estate agents that he will teach. He has discovered some new walks and areas of the National Arboretum, and we all enjoy going up there to explore more and more. He has been working hard as Cub Scout Committee Chair and as a teacher for the 10-11-year-olds in church.

Becca has been busy taking care of her beautiful daughters. She has also lost 20 pounds and is determined to lose at least 20 more this year. She spent her 30^th birthday at the beach, counting her lucky stars that 30 didn’t hurt like she thought it might. About 6 months ago she joined the ranks in Nursery. It’s a fun calling, but it can be a little hard sometimes. For Christmas her wonderful husband bought her a new camera, so all of you will see more and more pictures of our growing family.

Mikayla started Kindergarten this year. She’s been having fun meeting new friends and learning so much. She is starting to read, but still prefers her mother reading to her. She had fun this summer riding her bike and she is starting to learn how to cook.

Hannah also loves to ride her bike, but she has been left at home while Mikayla goes off to school. That is still a constant adjustment. She is part of a Joyschool group that meets twice a week that takes the edge off a little. She loves playing with her sister Kaitlyn and has a growing imagination.

Kaitlyn turned two in December and makes all of us smile on a daily basis. She is Hannah’s shadow most of the time. She is soaking in being the baby and milks that for all she can. She is a delight to all of us.

We hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas and wish you all have a wonderful 2013!

The Brodegards