Merry Christmas 2008

December 2008

Dear Family & Friends,

Merry Christmas! We hope this finds you somewhere warm, and cozy! It has been a fun, exciting, fast-paced year for our family and we are so grateful for the miracles and blessings we have received.

*One of the big highlights this year was a 10 day trip Chris and I took to Southern Italy. We were able to visit several areas where Chris had served as a missionary and had some amazing experiences. We ate gelato (Italian ice-cream) twice a day every day we were there. It was truly a wonderful vacation!

Overlooking the Sicilain town of Cefalu.

Two scoops a day.

Heavenly gelato.

*Jacob (7 years old) has had a year of discovering new talents and abilities. Last spring he "debuted" in his first theatrical school production as a demon bear (seriously!). He loved the experience and just found out today he made the school play again this year. He is in second grade and continues to devour books and loves history. He enjoys playing soccer and discovered a love for swimming this summer. Jacob recently got glasses and announced he might change his name to "Simon" because he thinks it sounds better for a person with smart looking glasses!

Our sweet 7 year old boy!

He has grown so tall this year.

Jacob the Nephite

Starting second grade


Jacob as a demon bear!

*Matthew (6 years old) continues to delight and amuse everyone around him with his huge personality and imagination. He started Kindergarten this fall and is learning to read and do all kinds of new things. He loves to swim, ride his bike and do anything fast and "extreme". He also tried out for the school play this year and got a speaking part! He constantly surprises us. If you ever need a really good laugh, come hear Matthew talk with his Italian mafia accent! It is classic.


Blackbeard the pirate

Matthew the Lamanite

Starting Kindergarten

Our amazing 6-year old boy

Can't get enough him!

*Hannah (4 years old) loves pink and all things "girly". She spends her days alternating between being a puppy or a kitty but we love her energy and imagination. She started preschool this year and loves going to school with her backpack. She loves to swim, dance, sing, and play with friends. I overheard her talking to herself the other day and had to laugh when I heard her say, "My mother is gone. My dad is on the road all the time." I swear we don’t listen to Willie Nelson here.

We never know what "outfit" we're going to find her in.

Our beautiful 4-year old girl.

Always giggles and joy.

Cinderella with her pig?

*We had some incredible experiences together as a family this year including a 3-day pioneer handcart trek through the wild prairies of Wyoming. It was an inspiring, life-changing experience. We also had the opportunity to attend family reunions this summer for both the Carr and Oscarson sides of the family. Both were wonderful events filled with cousins, fun, and more fun.

We hope this season finds all well in your homes and families. We love to hear from you and hope to see many of you this year. Happy Holidays!

Love,
Chris, Amy, Jacob, Matthew, & Hannah
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