This is REIL fun: December 2022

Friday, December 23, 2022

Merry Christmas

Dear family and friends,

One of the blessings of this time of year is the chance it gives us to connect with you. We've had a happy, busy year here in the Reil household. Leonard and Jennifer celebrated their silver wedding anniversary and all of us caught covid finally. Here's some of the fun things we've enjoyed.

Leonard took a trip to Utah for the MTA Conference and saw some family and friends.

Jennifer also took a trip, but to beautiful British Columbia with her hiking gals.

Kaleb is a wonderful missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Noé earned her mouse ears and completed a summer internship at Walt Disney World.

Gavin had a blast at FSY (For the Strength of Youth) camp with kids from all over Eastern Canada.

Teague improved his outdoor skills at a Young Men's camp with boys from all over Ottawa.

Hiram had a fun birthday party at Flying Squirrel (trampoline park).

Ali celebrated her 8^th birthday and chose to be baptized as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Macy started junior kindergarten at our public school and is improving her vocabulary with music.

This summer our family went on a big road trip making stops in Ontario, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. We're so grateful for all the loved ones we spent time with, the fun we had, and for the beauty of our earthly home.

We are moving to Guangzhou, China next summer for three years. If you know anyone who would be interested in renting our home in Ottawa during that time (2023-2026), please share our contact info with them.

What have you enjoyed during 2022? Please send us a note and let us know!

We wish you a thoughtful and joyful Christmas season, and much love and beauty for the coming year!

Love,

The Reil family

Leonard, Jennifer, Kaleb, Noé, Gavin, Teague, Hiram, Ali, and Macy