It's Christmas Week!

Our family letter this year.

This has been one hell of a year. The summer started off great. We were going to go too the beach when ever possible. We were going to visit my family often. Yeah none of that happened.

The kids and I were in a car accident. Most of summer ruined fighting autopac and not having a vehicle. I made the most of it, trying to do as much as we could around the neighbourhood. We did end up getting a new 2011 dodge caravan. It is super nice and a nice bright orange color. I love it!

Then my dear friend and her family had a house fire. Trying to help her through that, not much physically that can be done. She's a trooper and is managing to deal with it, with as much grace as she can. We thought o.k we're in the clear, then her husband is in a terrible car accident. I'm thankful the car took most of the damage. They are enjoying their time together. He is finally starting back to work on a part-time bases. Their kids love having daddy home with them.

Then I got one of the worst calls a person can ever get. My mom lost her fight with colon cancer; at the tender age of 53. Having to bury her was horrible.... There is a bright side, my brothers and I got to spent some time just the three of us. We had a road trip too Nova Scotia, 20 hours of driving there and back. I saw my dad for the first time in 10 years. I know my mom would have loved us getting to reconnect.

Our kids are doing wonderful. Nathan is thriving in french school. I really don't think there are many worries with him. He needs to learn to control his temper. He's a cheeky little guy who loves to make everyone laugh. Clayton is improving in french every day. We found a website that reads the french numbers and has them from 0-100. He's been practicing and doing so well. Payton is getting better with her shyness. I've convinced her that having more then one friend is better then just having one friend. I'm still trying to get her to stick up for herself. I'm not sure what she's afraid of?? Faith is little miss attitude. She's a pre-teen and makes sure everyone knows it. She's a very caring person and mothers her siblings like crazy! I don't know what I would do without her lol.

Dustin has decided to paint the kids rooms this fall. The boys have a new jet themed room. The girls room looks lovely with yellow and blue. We have also taken out the dresser in the boys room and put in shelving. So far so good! Dustin is still loving work. He has managed to attend three winnipeg jets game this fall.

I have no children at home during the day. Yes you guessed it I'm back to work. I work at a local school as the lunch room supervisor. I enjoy talking to the kids, they always have interesting points of view on life subjects.

I'm hoping this year brings us better tidings then last year.
Merry Christmas from the Wilson's