December 27th Alan Wrote

First I wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to two VERY IMPORTANT people.
Happy Birthday to Jesus.
Happy Birthday to Mom.
I know others in our family have birthdays at this time of year and I apologize for not mentioning all of them but… These are the only two, without whom, I would not be here.

It is hard to believe another year is coming to an end. It seems like just yesterday was the beginning of 2004.

Thanks to all for keeping our secret from my last newsletter. (Of course Mary deleted the wrong email and Jeff has been omitted from the addresses for this last round. I put him back on the list.) When Jeff came home for Thanksgiving he was VERY surprised at 2:00 am about the new look of our bathroom.

While making room for Jeff to move back into his room Jo came across an old envelope filled with history. I have posted some pictures on our website. (There will be a test next time we are together.)

That's right, Jeff is moving back into his room. He has finished up with his Masters Studies and will be looking for a job. He hopes to find something within driving distance of home for now so he can save up to buy a house rather than giving it to a landlord. (He thinks his parents won't charge as much as a landlord.)

You are welcome to stop in to see the lighthouses and the new bathroom sometime in January.

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

Love to all, and see you soon.

Al