I’ve defended Christmas letters in the past as an enjoyable way to keep in annual touch.
I know a lot of people think they’re a self-centered indulgence, but so what? It’s been kind of a shitty year. We lost famous people, personal people, and favorite pets. We’ve given bad news, we’ve gotten bad news…
So let’s take a moment to focus on the good and share some fun stuff.
Feel free to post your 2016 highlights in the comments.

Merry Christmas!

2016. Wow, what a year.

Mary got PUBLISHED!
My debut novel, Pocket Money, is the thrilling story of what can go tragically
wrong when four average guys reunite for a day of memories…and murder.
Available on Amazon, Kindle, Barnes & Noble, and at Books on First in Dixon, Book World in Freeport, Abet Books & Games in Freeport, and Book World in DeKalb.

Mary & Dave MOVED!
After 19 years in the same house, we have a new home.
About a mile away. Totally worth the wait.

Zach & Christina also MOVED!
It must have been meant to be–
he never bothered to update his driver’s license. (It’s been 8 years.)
Christina continues to impress at her job with the DeKalb County Circuit Clerk.
Zach proves to be invaluable at Lamphere’s.

Ben turned TWO in June!

Mary & Dave celebrated THIRTY YEARS in August!

(and Mary turned fifty in October)

Nicole celebrated her GOLDEN birthday in November!

Nicole is doing phenomenal things as a Jefferson High School teacher.
Zach started a new position as an Assistant Principal at RESA Middle School.
Ben is the funniest, smartest, cutest, most adorable grandkid ever.
(He can’t help it, it’s in his genes.)

Say what you will about 2016…as long as you say farewell.

Wishing you the Happiest of Holidays
and the best a New Year has to offer.

BRING ON 2017!