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Sauls Family Christmas Letter

Merry Christmas

We hope this letter finds you in good health and good cheer. This year has been a busy one for our family. We have graduated from college, moved to Modesto, CA, gone to two family reunions, as well as welcomed a son, Nathan Michael, into our family.

Michael- Graduated from BYU-Idaho in April with a B.A. in Political Science. He completed an internship with Congressman Cardoza here in Modesto and re-established his balloon business, I.E. Twisters, here as well. He loves being “The Balloon Man” and his own boss while looking for a job in politics. Michael serves as a Primary Nursery Leader at church.

Alene- Also graduated from BYU-Idaho in April with a B.S. in Elementary Education. She is currently staying home with Nathan and absolutely enjoys being a mom. When not attending to Nathan’s needs she loves to play games, read, and keep in touch with friends through blogging (www.aleneandmichael.blogspot.com). She works along side Michael as the Nursery Leader at church.

Nathan- Joined the family December 29, 2007. He has progressed so quickly (he is walking now) it is hard to believe he will be celebrating his first birthday in a few days. Nathan loves to play with anything electronic- if it has buttons, cords, or a plug he will find it, play with it and chew on it. He also loves to go up and down steps, play in the dog’s water, pull anything and everything out of cupboards, off shelves, and you name it. Nathan is such a character; he keeps us laughing as well as amazed as to how smart he is. He can find a way around any barrier. The other day I had the kitchen blocked off so he couldn’t get to the pet food. He looked at me, smiled that mischievous smile and the next thing I knew he had gone around through the family room and living room to the other entrance and was getting into the dog water. Another funny thing, he has learned how to pull open doors that are not completely shut. One day he had pulled open the front door (the screen was shut) and pushed it to open all the way. The door lightly hit the wall and bounced back a little. Nathan kept pushing it and the door kept bouncing back. This went on for about a minute until he got frustrated and started screaming at it. Nathan is a joy to us and we could brag about him forever.

Our year has been busy but full of good memories. We hope you have a wonderful Holiday season as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and remember the blessings that have come to us through him. We love you and are glad to have you in our lives. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Love,
Michael, Alene, and Nathan Sauls

Where have all the jobs gone?

I'm starting to feel like we're going to be doomed to live with my mother-in-law and have just enough money to pay the bills with Michael's balloon business. I am so confused with various feelings about what we should be doing, looking, etc. that now I don't know what to do except live each day like nothing was wrong and keep hoping and praying that things start looking up. At this point, I don't care where or what it is as long as it provides for our needs and gets us into our own place and back to having our own lives! I feel depressed alot because of this among other things,but mostly this and the fact that I am absolutely helpless and dependent on the economy. Does anybody else feel this way? Life sure is trying.

Our Virtual Baby Girl!

Kezia Erin Sauls


So I saw this on a friends blog and thought it was cool. So, I tried it. You can try it too at http://www.vw.com/vwhype/babymaker/en/us/. Check it out.

Babies

In lew of all the many pregnancy announcements from so many of my friends and their relatives I thought maybe I should update on our family. So... We are not expecting! We are, however, planning on becoming pregnant with baby #2 sometime next year. Babies are such a blessing and Michael and I are absolutely enjoying our time with Nathan as his first birthday is fast approaching. It seems like yesterday I was feeling scared to death to have to face my first night alone with him without a mom there just in case. Nathan now has eight teeth at 10 months. Four on top and four on the bottom. He is standing alone and walking along the furniture and is very good at getting around barricades. Sometimes he tries to take a shortcut through it instead and usually gets stuck, much to his dismay. His new trick is fake laughing. He loves to sit and go "Ah ha". He is so cute! He was a monkey for halloween. Pictures are coming soon.

31 Things about Me!

I was tagged by Melissa so here goes.

1. Where is your cell phone? In front of me on the bed.
2. Your significant other? Michael
3. Your hair? Brown
4. Your mother? Ethel
5. Your father? Wade
6. Your favorite thing? My big nice boys.
7. Your dream last night? I dreamed that I was pregnant and I didn't want Michael to know because I wanted to surprise him but the baby would kick and it would be way exaggerated so I was afraid would see and find out before I could tell him.
8. Your favorite drink? Lately-Sprite
9. Your dream/goal? To own a home
10. The room you’re in? My mother in law's bedroom
11. Your hobby? Thrift store shopping
12. Your fear? Evil
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Be settled into a home, job, etc. and have another three kids.
14. What you’re not? rich
15. Muffins? blueberry
16. One of your wish list items? A House
17. Where you grew up? Tucson, AZ
18. The last thing you did? Watched House on TV
19. What are you wearing? Capris and a cute shirt
20. Favorite gadget? DVR
21. Your pets? None
22. Your computer? In the closet being stored
23. Your mood? bored
24. Missing someone? not really
25. Your car? Ford Focus
26. Something you’re not wearing? shoes
27. Favorite store? The Hope Chest
28. Like someone? Yes, my family!
29. Your favorite colour? Purple
30. When is the last time you laughed? Today
31. Last time you cried? I don't know, I tear up everytime I watch The Locator if that counts.

Food Allergy

So most of you know that I have had an allergy to berries, citrus, and apples. I haven't eaten these things since I discovered the allergy about three years ago. I decided to start eating a few things here and there to see if I had "outgrown" it. I figured there was a good chance since I didn't have a problem with it until my teens. Anyways, I'm fine with strawberries in small portions and I just tried apples with no problems so far. I'm hesitant on the citrus because they were always the worst. So anyways, YEAH!!!! Allergies stink.