Christmas Card and Letter 2010

 I actually had 2 different cards I sent out. Most people got the family photo taken for our church directory, this one ended up being my favorite I made it at Walmart.com, next year I will do them all like this.

Dear Family and Friends,

Has it been another year already?? Why yes it has, and everything at the Riepe house marks that time is passing all too quickly.

Alexis, age 6, started 1^st grade this fall, I thought sending my baby off on that big yellow bus would be easier this year, I was wrong, it proved to have me, yet again, walking back to the house with a tear. She also tried out soccer this summer and absolutely loved it, she continues to ask when soccer starts again. Alexis is in dance for her 4^th year. She also is enjoying Sunday school. Confrences with her 1^st grade teacher was more proof she is growing up all too quickly, she is reading at almost a second grade level. This is a HUGE deal, way to go Alexis!!!

Olivia, age 4, started preschool this year. The open house proved to be emotional for Mom, seeing my big girl look around her new big kid classroom. Another reminder that they just grow so fast. Olivia's 1^st day was traumatic she cried for Mom, but has since settled in and comes home beaming with excitement from all that she is learning. She is enjoying her 2^nd year in dance and enjoying Sunday school. She still is my biggest helper in the kitchen, and very much a mama's girl. And I love it!!

Samantha, age 2, the littlest of the little kids, loves her blanket and baby dolls. Bridgette, age 2, my little chatter box, she is the boss of the little kids. She wants to be involved with everything that is going on with everyone. She talks a mile a minute, not sure where that came from. Teddy, age 2, my strong silent little man. He is so good at figuring out how things work, such a boy. The little kids and I are doing a class through our local school with other moms and toddlers, and we enjoy it.

Madeline, 2 years in Heaven, still a part of our family everyday, still inspiring me to be a better Mom and a better person. Our entire family walked for March of Dimes and raised money in honor of Samantha, Bridgette & Teddy and in memory of Madeline.

Don is still enjoying working for Hubbard Broadcasting. Don has been busy doing remodeling and working on the barn.

Mary, I have been quite busy, enjoying being a stay at home mom, this year I took on the task of being a Membership VP for our local MOMS club, which I joined when I was pregnant with Olivia. I am also part of the preschool commity at our church.

We have had a wonderful 2010 and look forward to a great 2011!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Loads of Love from,

Don, Mary, Alexis, Olivia, Samantha, Bridgette & Teddy

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