Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Here's our Christmas letter...and the reason our little farm didn't get much attention this year. I may rename my blog....Big Dreams and Baby Steps. I trust that someday somewhere somehow all our dreams will come true and in the meantime...God is good...all the time!

2010 Top Ten

10. God is Good…All the Time and we are thankful for His care over us during another busy and challenging year. He continues to provide for ALL of our needs and blesses us “above and beyond.”

9. Wedding Bells…On August 21, Lynnette was married to Andrew Fields in a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony surrounded by those we love. They live close by; Andrew is finishing up his studies at George Mason University and Lynnette is in her 3^rd year of teaching at Lorien Wood School.

8. Graduation…After seven years of interrupted study including two overseas deployments with the US Army Reserves, Mike graduated with Honors and received a Finance Degree from Grove City College in May. He is currently serving in a Fellowship program at McLean Presbyterian Church which includes seminary study, an internship at the SEC in downtown DC and ministry at the church. When not involved in one of those he is spending time with his sweetheart, Laura.

7. New Job…Mary began work in November at our local Chiropractor’s office as a therapist. I love my job and the fact that it is only 5 minutes from home is a HUGE bonus.

6. In Sickness and in health…Kayla had a challenging year health wise with a grand mal seizure in May and countless medical tests over the summer but we are happy to report that in November she was given the “all clear” signal and reissued her driver’s license. God was kind to provide transportation to her summer job and friends who kept her sane and grounded. But she is sure is glad to be back to normal. She continues her studies at Covenant College in GA.

5. Full Nest… For the first time in 8 years and probably for the last time all three kids lived at home this summer. It was this mother’s treasure and one I will keep close to my heart.

4. On the Go…all of us were here, there and everywhere and we are so blessed to have safely navigated yet again busy highways and byways and airspace.

3. Farm…Due to economic issues we did not get any big projects underway but we did have a garden and enjoyed the time we spent relaxing at our getaway. Our adventures are recorded (with pictures) at http://farmerinthemaking.blogspot.com if you’d like to hear the rest of the story.

2. CSA…stands for community supported agriculture and is a model for local sustainable and organic farming. We had a share in a local farm this summer and in exchange for a basket of fresh produce every week we worked several hours each month (May-Sept) on the farm. We learned a lot and experimented with many new foods – thoroughly enjoying the experience.

1. 50 years – Way back in the beginning of 2010 (March 17 to be exact) we celebrated John’s 50^th birthday. We are thankful for an awesome husband, father, brother, son, and friend and spent a fun weekend in DC celebrating him.

It’s been a grand year….God is good…All the time! Blessings to you in 2011!