Tuesday, October 22, 2024

2023 Christmas Greetings

*I just realized I hadn't added this to my blog last year.  I know it's not chronological, but that hasn't stopped me before.  I'm getting ready to type this year's letter, so I thought I should add last year's here first ;).

Seasons greetings beloved family and friends!

As you may have guessed, we did not move to China this summer. Grandparents' prayers are powerful!

Leonard is now working as the chief of staff and senior advisor to the director general of international organizations. He is enjoying doing multilateral work again.

Jennifer went back to school! Well, she took an acrylic and mixed media class from the Ottawa School of Art in the fall and is looking forward to painting more in the coming year.

Kaleb completed his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the spring, then spent the summer at Brigham Young University. In the fall he transferred to the University of Notre Dame where he is studying classical architecture.

Noé is half-way through her senior year at Brigham Young University-Hawaii. She is studying Hospitality and Tourism management and is set to graduate in April. We're all hoping to join her for that important event!

Gavin is in his most important year of high school (grade 11) and his favorite subjects are computer programming and communication technology.

Teague started high school (grade 9) and his favorite subject is wood shop.

Hiram started middle school (grade 6) and his favorite subjects are math and gym.

Ali is in 4th grade and her favorite subjects are art and gym.

Macy is in Senior Kindergarten with great classmates that love her, Down syndrome and all.

We had a busy summer with trips to Philadelphia, Las Vegas, New Hampshire, and Indiana.

Next year looks to be eventful too as we are moving to Paris, France in the summer! We have decided to sell our beloved home, so if you know anyone who may be interested please let us know.

God is so good and we are so grateful for His blessings, especially the gift of His son, Jesus Christ, whose birth we love celebrating every year. We hope you are enjoying the beautiful holiday season with your loved ones, and that 2024 will bring you and yours many wonderful surprises and blessings.

Much love,
The Reil family
Leonard, Jennifer, Kaleb, Noé, Gavin, Teague, Hiram, Ali, and Macy

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