I had good intentions of writing a “Christmas letter” earlier than this, but here I am late on Christmas Day finally getting it done. We’ve enjoyed a nice family time today in our own home and then shared Christmas dinner with Lani’s sister’s family, Troy & Shauna Wagner and their kids. Last week we drove over to Idaho and spent a few days with my folks in Meridian (near Boise). We got a nice snowfall there the last day of our visit, so that will have to count as our “white Christmas”! Tomorrow our Montana relatives arrive.
As most of you know, this was a year of change for us in lots of ways. We’ve had job changes, moved back to Oregon after nearly six years in Texas, and of course had new schools for our kids. Looking back, we are incredibly grateful for all the prayers and support that carried us through these times of upheaval and change. Change is always hard, but I think we’re all doing pretty well in our new circumstances.
I won’t write a long letter full of the details of each of our lives, but I should mention a few things. Hannah has gotten quite involved with music & drama at Gresham H.S. and recently was selected for both All-State and All-Northwest Choirs. Micah is playing in band and also singing in choir in his freshman year. Caleb and Levi attend school at Hollydale Elementary where I teach music (we live less than two blocks away and walk together each morning!). Lani is teaching TAG half-time and subbing on her open days. I am enjoying singing as a staff singer with the Portland Symphonic Choir.
We have a new church home – after much visiting around the area – at the Abundant Life Church (you can check out their website at www.coolchurch.com). Our kids really enjoy the programs there!
We’ve spent a lot of time and effort these last few months working on remodeling and updating our home. Most of the major things are finished now and we look forward to having friends and family visit! Here’s all our new contact information:
(Information edited from this blog post, but included in actual letter)
May God bless each of you in this new year!
The Dalzells – Dan, Lani, Hannah, Micah, Caleb, & Levi
5 comments:
Good to see a picture of ya'll. Hope ya'll have fun with Amber there. I am jealous. Maybe The rest of us get to visit eventualyy
Loved "seeing" y'all again! The northwest is definitely agreeing with you.
Thanks for catching us up. Happy New Year!
christmas is comming. Good picture.
Happy Christmas and new year to all.
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