Merry Christams

Emmanuel
God with us!
Matthew 1:23

Merry Christmas! We have had a fabulous year. We have been amazingly blessed by our families’ in the Midwest whom have been able to visit with us throughout this past year. We have also blessed by those we now call “friends” in Nashville, Tennessee.
In April we were able to take a long weekend for Cousin Melissa’s wedding on Topsail Island, North Carolina. This was Elizabeth’s first trip to the beach and the Allen side of her shown through. She loved it. She loved playing in the sand and splashing in the water. This touched Caroline’s heart to no end knowing that once again the love for the beach extends to another generation. Of course the parents enjoyed the beach time as well and marveled that even on the beach in April, Emmanuel.

In June, Aunt Jen came for a week long visit. Of course we knew the visit was twofold, for Aunt Jen to spend time with both her niece and sister. We had a great time. The three of us then flew home for a week in Chicago. Adam would join us later that week for Elizabeth’s first birthday. Wow, we have a daughter who is one! EMMANUEL!

During the hot months of summer in Nashville we tried our best to stay cool. Over Labor day we met up with Nanny, Poppy, and Mom-Mom in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee for a vacation. We even had our new friends, the Jordans, come for a short visit as well. If you can imagine cramming three small children and two grown women in a room with two single beds and two pack n’ plays, then you would know as Shannon and I did, Emmanuel!

Our last event was a trip to Myrtle Beach with the Lee side of the family. Gene and Candy’s friends also joined us. Even though it was November, we still had time to frequent the beach. And being six months older, Elizabeth enjoyed the beach even more. Looking back at this past year, we know without any doubt, Emmanuel, GOD WITH US!

Love,

Caroline, Adam and Elizabeth