Dearest
Family and Friends,
2016
has been a wonderful year for our family. We have spent some of the
year in Nevada, Idaho, Utah, and even Montana. It has been great to
see many family and friends this year and realize what matters the
most. As we have reflected on this year, we are humbled by all of the
wonderful things we have been blessed with. We have so much to be
thankful for.
GREG-
At the beginning of this year, Greg worked as an Educational Advisor
at Nevada State High School in Las Vegas. He really enjoyed working
with the juniors and seniors and felt very comfortable with his
various responsibilities. After working there for a year and a half,
we felt guided to take another job. At the beginning of April we
moved our family to Boise, Idaho so that Greg could manage my
brother's (Joel) house cleaning business. In the short 7 months Greg
has worked there, he has learned so much. Greg currently serves in
the elder's quorum presidency in our ward.
HALEY-
It was a wild year for me. After living in Vegas for almost 5 years,
we said good bye to our dear friends, packed up our house in 2 weeks,
and moved to Boise, Idaho when I was 37 weeks pregnant. Somehow, when
we got here everything fell into place with doctors and insurance. I
gave birth to an adorable baby girl, Abigail Love on April 19. Once
she was here, it was quite obvious that our family wasn't complete
without her. She has brought our family so much joy. At the end of
the summer I decided to take on a job teaching ESL to children in
Beijing, China. It is only a few hours a week and all online. It has
been wonderful to use my degree and also be at home with our three
daughters. I currently serve as the Primary secretary in our ward.
EMILY-
Emily completed her first year of Preschool in Las Vegas. She loved
her class and adored her teacher, so it was hard for her to leave
them. All summer long Emily enjoyed playing dress up, spending time
with her sisters, drawing, and doing activities with me. She was more
than excited to go to Pre-K this year with a wonderful woman that my
mother attended high school with. She has had a great experience so
far and is already beginning to read.
LESLIE-
Leslie will be two years old in January. She has a smile to die for
and is at such a cute stage. She loves her sisters and wants to do
everything that Emily does. She is walking, running, climbing, and
getting into everything. She can say a few words and makes sure that
she gets her bananas every day.
ABBY-
Abby was born in April and has been such a wonderful addition to our
family. Greg always says, “The first two months of her life were
the worst and now she is the sweetest baby.” She really is. She
smiles constantly, loves her sisters, puts herself to sleep, and even
sleeps through the night. She is a delight and we're so grateful to
have her in our family.
We
are so grateful for each of you this holiday season and for our
Savior, Jesus Christ. We love this time of year when we can reflect
and focus on the true meaning of Christmas. We wish you all a very
Merry Christmas!
With
Love,
The
Burrs
