Steph's Blog

I hope this holiday season finds you well, and at least content. I don’t need to tell anyone that 2020 was an “unusual” year; we are all still living it. Didn’t expect any part of it, to tell you the truth.   I should have known something big was coming for 2020 when I burst… Continue reading Christmas 2020

Christmas 2018 is starting early this year, and giving a much appreciated few extra days for us to enjoy the season.  Family is all good and pretty healthy. We have been busy with work, family and friends this year and very fulfilled.   We are also very happy empty-nesters; you must be thinking “It’s an even… Continue reading Christmas 2018

Sometimes, when the holidays roll around (so unbelievably quickly), there may be a tendency to want to skip it all… let the neighbors decorate… do we really need to give a gift to someone to show that we love them?… the little kids I know don’t need any toys… what do we do this all… Continue reading Christmas 2013

Hello all ~  hope your year so far has been a good one.  Thought I would give you just a few highlights from ours, but don’t worry, this is not a Christmas letter that will make you want to go home and kick your life… We started out this year just like last year ended,… Continue reading Christmas 2011

Merry Christmas!! I hope this season finds you well and happy! For me, last year was ending on a low note during the time that I wrote my last Christmas letter ~ I was not employed and uncertain of my personal relationship. I am glad to say it improved with the New Year. Nathan, my… Continue reading Christmas 2006

I had decided to blow this whole letter thing off this year, due to apathy and indifference; I wouldn’t call it a full-fledged funk, but headed in that direction.  Through further reflection, however, I’ve decided to review the year to focus on the positives – perhaps that’s exactly what I need, and you, being my… Continue reading Christmas 2005