Dear Friends and Family,
You are probably surprised to be getting a Christmas card from the Elmers this year, even more surprised that is coming close to Christmas, and you may have gone into shock when you see this little card that has been added. And, please, hold onto your shorts when we tell you that the writers of this "update" are numbers 3 and 5 of the clan. Here's a little update on our fam from our perspective:
Joe (we don't really bring up the age thing with this guy)is still our dad. We love him. And he loves Al Gore. We just can't get him to stop talking about the guy. Activities for this stud (not Al Gore) include cycling, keeping a few teenagers in line, and reading books by David McCullough (we would write watching Glenn Beck, but he has sworn it off because his blood pressure is getting too high).
Stephanie (has been asked if she is Annie's sister a number of times this year) is what we like to call the non-stop party machine. Her favorite hangout this year is a 3-way tie between the post office, the gym, and her car. So if you're looking for a good time, head on over to one of those places and find our mom-- don't forget your boom box, she loves disco. Seriously, though, this superstar is well on her way to creating world peace one home at a time, ending poverty, and becoming a 20-something-year old piano prodigy.
Annie (23) has made a big move to Boston this year to start graduate school, still spending most of her day blowing through a golden tube (flute). Boston has welcomed her with open arms: she has made some scary new friends on Public Transportation, had her car broken into, and even called 9-1-1. Don't worry, she brings her brass knuckles with her everywhere. She may start training to be a cage fighter.
Judy (21) is probably reading a book while you are reading this letter. Exciting news from the Judester is that she will be studying abroad in Paris this spring-- woohoo! When I asked Sam what we should say about Judy, he said to say that she is a convicted felon, but she's not, so thanks anyway, Sam. Let's just say Jude is having so much fun up at BYU we don't know what she's doing! GOOOO JUDY!
Sam (2- having a hard time aging) has exemplary hygiene (heh), something to say about pretty much anything, and washboard abs, although mom is definitely giving him a run for his money there. Sam is also the family overachiever this year, tearing his ACL AND meniscus. We hate show-offs. Sam also loves to play the piano more than anything else-- if you stop by, be sure to ask him to play for you, maybe even a duet with Luke.
Luke (13) is turning into a regular winner at hide-n-go-seek. He got lost in pretty much every major city in Europe this summer, which he would like to debate, but you don't just go do your own thing in the Tower of London, Prague, or the Piazza Navona in Rome. Luke loves anything to do with music, we are weaning him off of Pokémon (it's hard when you gotta catch 'em all), and he's just a pretty nice guy.
Meg (12) is still doing a great job being the "precious" member of our family, which Sam would like to debate, but since he has basically stopped helping me write this letter at this point, his opinion doesn't count. Meg loves to dance, hang out with her friends, and be a helper and pleasant person to be around. She is doing a great job surviving day-to-day life with a couple of weirdos for big brothers.
We hope this Christmas finds each of you with the ones you love. We are grateful to be together as a family and for the hope and peace that our faith in Jesus Christ brings to this wonderful season.
Love,
The Elmers
You are probably surprised to be getting a Christmas card from the Elmers this year, even more surprised that is coming close to Christmas, and you may have gone into shock when you see this little card that has been added. And, please, hold onto your shorts when we tell you that the writers of this "update" are numbers 3 and 5 of the clan. Here's a little update on our fam from our perspective:
Joe (we don't really bring up the age thing with this guy)is still our dad. We love him. And he loves Al Gore. We just can't get him to stop talking about the guy. Activities for this stud (not Al Gore) include cycling, keeping a few teenagers in line, and reading books by David McCullough (we would write watching Glenn Beck, but he has sworn it off because his blood pressure is getting too high).
Stephanie (has been asked if she is Annie's sister a number of times this year) is what we like to call the non-stop party machine. Her favorite hangout this year is a 3-way tie between the post office, the gym, and her car. So if you're looking for a good time, head on over to one of those places and find our mom-- don't forget your boom box, she loves disco. Seriously, though, this superstar is well on her way to creating world peace one home at a time, ending poverty, and becoming a 20-something-year old piano prodigy.
Annie (23) has made a big move to Boston this year to start graduate school, still spending most of her day blowing through a golden tube (flute). Boston has welcomed her with open arms: she has made some scary new friends on Public Transportation, had her car broken into, and even called 9-1-1. Don't worry, she brings her brass knuckles with her everywhere. She may start training to be a cage fighter.
Judy (21) is probably reading a book while you are reading this letter. Exciting news from the Judester is that she will be studying abroad in Paris this spring-- woohoo! When I asked Sam what we should say about Judy, he said to say that she is a convicted felon, but she's not, so thanks anyway, Sam. Let's just say Jude is having so much fun up at BYU we don't know what she's doing! GOOOO JUDY!
Sam (2- having a hard time aging) has exemplary hygiene (heh), something to say about pretty much anything, and washboard abs, although mom is definitely giving him a run for his money there. Sam is also the family overachiever this year, tearing his ACL AND meniscus. We hate show-offs. Sam also loves to play the piano more than anything else-- if you stop by, be sure to ask him to play for you, maybe even a duet with Luke.
Luke (13) is turning into a regular winner at hide-n-go-seek. He got lost in pretty much every major city in Europe this summer, which he would like to debate, but you don't just go do your own thing in the Tower of London, Prague, or the Piazza Navona in Rome. Luke loves anything to do with music, we are weaning him off of Pokémon (it's hard when you gotta catch 'em all), and he's just a pretty nice guy.
Meg (12) is still doing a great job being the "precious" member of our family, which Sam would like to debate, but since he has basically stopped helping me write this letter at this point, his opinion doesn't count. Meg loves to dance, hang out with her friends, and be a helper and pleasant person to be around. She is doing a great job surviving day-to-day life with a couple of weirdos for big brothers.
We hope this Christmas finds each of you with the ones you love. We are grateful to be together as a family and for the hope and peace that our faith in Jesus Christ brings to this wonderful season.
Love,
The Elmers
AND... I have some pictures from November that I've been meaning to add for like forever. This is from when my orchestra played at the Kennedy Center and my parents came to visit. How's this for pictures, huh?
We ate dinner at a restaurant at the top of the Kennedy Center before the concert. Incredible.
Post-concert
Seafood in Boston
My cousins Zach and Steffanie came to the concert- so fun to see them! I have the best family.
4 comments:
Ok...I gatta know. Is the handsome blonde fellow said cousin Zach or a special friend of yours?? Sorry to be a pest. I just have to know. ;)
Hahahaha... definitely my cousin Zach. Not a special friend... although that would be nice.
You left out the most exciting part...leaving your cell phone in the cab from the spy museum to the hotel. Extra fun.
Oh Annie, I can just picture you saying, "You know I'm training to be a cage fighter." (Kip, from Napoleon Dynamite) :-) Stay safe in Boston!
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