Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and that the year ahead will be full of adventure, fun family time together and LOVE!
Wow, it's hard to believe
that another year will soon be ending. Hoping
this Christmas letter finds your family well and that this beautiful season is
a joyous one for you and your loved ones! And here are a few family highlights for 2014.
Michael and Amanda are both doing well. They stay very busy with work as well as the daily activities involved in caring for and raising four very active and of course very beautiful little girls. Super Mom Amanda stays very busy with all that comes with having daughters. She is an expert with all hair styles and finding cheap, cute & cool outfits to wear are always on the shopping list. Along with her Mommy responsibilities, Amanda works full time at Xerox and recently joined Rodan & Fields, which promotes a prestige skin care line of products. She is excited about this new adventure and is looking forward to a great year ahead. When Michael and the girls are "home alone" it's an exciting day of anything goes, the Disney channel and prayers that Brooklyn and Renee will take a good long nap. The girls love their daddy and he enjoys every moment of "daddy duty." (Well, at least most moments) Michael is still working as an electrician but recently changed jobs and went back to work with one of the first companies he started with just out of school. He's excited about his new job and looking forward to what building he will "light up" next. And just so everyone is clear, the Dallas Cowboys will be "his" team forever!
Hannah turned 12 this year and is in the 6th grade. It's hard to believe she will be in junior high next year. She still enjoys playing soccer and her team Forney Blast took the first place spot again this year. Hannah is doing excellent in school, loves to draw and of course shopping is her favorite activity. She is sweet to help with her younger sisters and is usually the first one out to the pasture to check on all of Nanny and Paw's animals. Lilly is 7 years old, with a birthday coming up in January and is in the 2nd grade. She does great in school and reads way beyond her grade level. She decided to try girl’s softball this year and we all very much enjoyed her first season. Even though she is a sweet "girly" girl, she reminded me of her daddy when he first started playing. Lilly also loves to play the minecraft game, has a fun imagination and has mastered catching a chicken now and then, just to give it a hug! Brooklyn and Renee turned two in June. This has been a really big year for them. They are able to do so many new things for themselves. They love playing and running outside, watching all the fun Disney shows, taking care of their baby dolls, including diaper changes and coming to visit us at the farm. Brooklyn loves the animals and isn't afraid to touch and get near them. Renee loves them with a little bit of caution and will ride with Paw on his tractor. They started day care in August after having "Nanny" as their sitter since they were born. Fortunately, they seem to love learning in a more structured environment and especially enjoy playing with all the kids and making new friends. They definitely bring a wonderful bright light to our family and keep us entertained with their crazy faces, constant energy and sweet personalities.
Brad and Kate are also doing well and are keeping life fun with a variety of activities. Katelyn is in her fourth year of teaching and loving the kiddos at Beasley Elementary. She enjoys her time in the classroom and makes everyday a fun learning day as well as gives each child an opportunity to be creative through art and other activities. Her co-workers keep her encouraged and the students keep her smiling. During her time away from work Kate was able to do some traveling this year. She took two trips to New York, yes two! She and her Mom enjoyed a few days exploring the Big Apple together and I am sure made memories that they will always treasure! She also enjoyed a trip to New York with her friend Stesha! They had a great time as well. Brad continues to work as a pastor and teacher at “The Gathering” where he serves with passion and a loving heart. He loves to run, fish and play golf. He and several of his friends were able to get away together for the annual "guys golf trip" again this year and I'm sure they implemented the "what happens here, stays here" slogan. He is constantly doing projects around the house. He built a beautiful new outdoor area with a huge picnic table where they can entertain, spend time and share life with a wonderful group of friends. It's been a year of waiting with the new building for "The Gathering" but things are finally coming together. Brad and Kate are both ready and excited to begin a new year of serving and loving the community.
Barry and I seem to stay very busy as well. This year has been a little different for us. In March I took a tumble from a little Welch pony and oh my, did he have quite a buck for such a little guy. I have spent quite a few months recovering from two surgeries, some physical therapy along the way and a lot of sitting with my feet up resting. I'm not going to deny some days were very challenging but through it all I learned a little more about patience. Isn’t it wonderful that even in our weakest moments God is still working through us in His beautiful patient way, soaking up the joy of every moment and hoping that we will too. Thankfully, this summer we were able to take our annual trip to Panama City and spent the week relaxing and enjoying the ocean. It was wonderful to have some time together to rest and listen to the peaceful sound of the ocean waves. While there we went on a deep sea fishing trip. It was SO much fun! Four of us went on the trip and we caught quite a few fish, and yes, yours truly caught the biggest one! Barry is still working hard during the week but looks forward to weekends so he can ride around on his tractor, putter around in his barn and give extra attention to his two cows, two horses, four ducks and our recently born calves Millie and Max. This year we added fish and ducks to the pond, enjoyed a beautiful and bountiful garden this summer and raised baby chicks to add to the layers we already have. Still love my fresh eggs! We are enjoying every moment of being a "Nanny and Paw" to our four beautiful granddaughters, love spending time with our family and are soaking up farm life as much as we possibly can.
In the busyness of each day, look for joy, in the still quiet moments, seek his will and with a loving heart, shine your light into the world and you will find peace.
Michael and Amanda are both doing well. They stay very busy with work as well as the daily activities involved in caring for and raising four very active and of course very beautiful little girls. Super Mom Amanda stays very busy with all that comes with having daughters. She is an expert with all hair styles and finding cheap, cute & cool outfits to wear are always on the shopping list. Along with her Mommy responsibilities, Amanda works full time at Xerox and recently joined Rodan & Fields, which promotes a prestige skin care line of products. She is excited about this new adventure and is looking forward to a great year ahead. When Michael and the girls are "home alone" it's an exciting day of anything goes, the Disney channel and prayers that Brooklyn and Renee will take a good long nap. The girls love their daddy and he enjoys every moment of "daddy duty." (Well, at least most moments) Michael is still working as an electrician but recently changed jobs and went back to work with one of the first companies he started with just out of school. He's excited about his new job and looking forward to what building he will "light up" next. And just so everyone is clear, the Dallas Cowboys will be "his" team forever!
Hannah turned 12 this year and is in the 6th grade. It's hard to believe she will be in junior high next year. She still enjoys playing soccer and her team Forney Blast took the first place spot again this year. Hannah is doing excellent in school, loves to draw and of course shopping is her favorite activity. She is sweet to help with her younger sisters and is usually the first one out to the pasture to check on all of Nanny and Paw's animals. Lilly is 7 years old, with a birthday coming up in January and is in the 2nd grade. She does great in school and reads way beyond her grade level. She decided to try girl’s softball this year and we all very much enjoyed her first season. Even though she is a sweet "girly" girl, she reminded me of her daddy when he first started playing. Lilly also loves to play the minecraft game, has a fun imagination and has mastered catching a chicken now and then, just to give it a hug! Brooklyn and Renee turned two in June. This has been a really big year for them. They are able to do so many new things for themselves. They love playing and running outside, watching all the fun Disney shows, taking care of their baby dolls, including diaper changes and coming to visit us at the farm. Brooklyn loves the animals and isn't afraid to touch and get near them. Renee loves them with a little bit of caution and will ride with Paw on his tractor. They started day care in August after having "Nanny" as their sitter since they were born. Fortunately, they seem to love learning in a more structured environment and especially enjoy playing with all the kids and making new friends. They definitely bring a wonderful bright light to our family and keep us entertained with their crazy faces, constant energy and sweet personalities.
Brad and Kate are also doing well and are keeping life fun with a variety of activities. Katelyn is in her fourth year of teaching and loving the kiddos at Beasley Elementary. She enjoys her time in the classroom and makes everyday a fun learning day as well as gives each child an opportunity to be creative through art and other activities. Her co-workers keep her encouraged and the students keep her smiling. During her time away from work Kate was able to do some traveling this year. She took two trips to New York, yes two! She and her Mom enjoyed a few days exploring the Big Apple together and I am sure made memories that they will always treasure! She also enjoyed a trip to New York with her friend Stesha! They had a great time as well. Brad continues to work as a pastor and teacher at “The Gathering” where he serves with passion and a loving heart. He loves to run, fish and play golf. He and several of his friends were able to get away together for the annual "guys golf trip" again this year and I'm sure they implemented the "what happens here, stays here" slogan. He is constantly doing projects around the house. He built a beautiful new outdoor area with a huge picnic table where they can entertain, spend time and share life with a wonderful group of friends. It's been a year of waiting with the new building for "The Gathering" but things are finally coming together. Brad and Kate are both ready and excited to begin a new year of serving and loving the community.
Barry and I seem to stay very busy as well. This year has been a little different for us. In March I took a tumble from a little Welch pony and oh my, did he have quite a buck for such a little guy. I have spent quite a few months recovering from two surgeries, some physical therapy along the way and a lot of sitting with my feet up resting. I'm not going to deny some days were very challenging but through it all I learned a little more about patience. Isn’t it wonderful that even in our weakest moments God is still working through us in His beautiful patient way, soaking up the joy of every moment and hoping that we will too. Thankfully, this summer we were able to take our annual trip to Panama City and spent the week relaxing and enjoying the ocean. It was wonderful to have some time together to rest and listen to the peaceful sound of the ocean waves. While there we went on a deep sea fishing trip. It was SO much fun! Four of us went on the trip and we caught quite a few fish, and yes, yours truly caught the biggest one! Barry is still working hard during the week but looks forward to weekends so he can ride around on his tractor, putter around in his barn and give extra attention to his two cows, two horses, four ducks and our recently born calves Millie and Max. This year we added fish and ducks to the pond, enjoyed a beautiful and bountiful garden this summer and raised baby chicks to add to the layers we already have. Still love my fresh eggs! We are enjoying every moment of being a "Nanny and Paw" to our four beautiful granddaughters, love spending time with our family and are soaking up farm life as much as we possibly can.
In the busyness of each day, look for joy, in the still quiet moments, seek his will and with a loving heart, shine your light into the world and you will find peace.
From the Ogle Farm - Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year! - Love Barry & Tina
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