Baby in a Bumbo...

I love watching him grow! He is imitating sounds, laughing and getting things to his mouth.  It is so hard to believe 12 weeks ago he was born.  This baby boy has completely captured my heart.  But look at him! How could he not?
I love him to pieces!

2010...

2010 was an amazing year for our family...
but then how could it be anything but amazing when you have a new little one?  Experiencing the miracle of life is nothing short of awesome.  To add to that awesomeness Kylee and Jude are growing in leaps and bounds and bring us immeasurable joy!  Kyle has a good job and I am blessed to be able to stay home.  Which leads me to wonder if life could possibly get any better?!  I know there is much pain and suffering all around us and I am so thankful for the safe haven that is our home.  A place where we can find renewal and strength in God to go out and make a difference...to be a blessing. I think this Christmas season was especially sweet for our family as Kyle, Azariah and I were Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus.  As I prepared for my role in the services, as I stood on the stage gazing down at a very sweet stand in for the baby Jesus, the wonder of it all was so real and I am forever changed.

Christmas Letter 2010

Lovin

As I reflect on this past year I am overwhelmed by all the blessings we have seen!  This year was not without its trials and tribulations but the goodness and faithfulness of God prevailed. 

Kyle is busy as always.  This summer he was hired by the Chehalis School District as the Assistant Principal at Chehalis Middle School.  This is the same role he had last year as the Principal’s Intern and then Dean of Students. It is nice to be settling in to the role and having a year under his belt.  He is continually challenged and enjoys his job very much.  I am incredibly lucky to be married to a man of such amazing character, integrity and compassion. 

Kylee is 5 now and in kindergarten. I am still wondering where the years have gone! She loves school and she is continually amazing us with her abilities to adapt as well as the rapid rate at which she is learning.  It is hard to believe that she is reading and writing and she loves to share all she is learning. She is also in ballet again and we are looking forward to watching her recital in June.  Kylee has also taken up Violin lessons. She loves it! Kylee is a smart, kind, beautiful little girl with a flare for the dramatic. She brings an incredible amount of joy and happiness to our home.

Jude is nearly 4! He is such a big boy now.  He is very demonstrative.  Jude is also very sensitive and he doesn’t like conflict in any form.  He is definitely our peacekeeper. He is an amazing boy! He loves to wrestle, to play ball (of any variety) and he has such a loving heart! He will often out of the blue proclaim his love to you. He is a sensitive, inquisitive, active little boy and it is one of my greatest joys, to be his mother.

One of our our greatest blessings this year was the arrival of Azariah Joseph in October. Our sweet baby boy was born October 20, 2010 at 6:29pm He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce and he was 21 inches long. He has stolen our hearts completely. He is smiling and cooing and he sleeps well and he eats well! His amazingly full cheeks and his many chins are proof! He is truly a beautiful baby boy and we are thankful for this amazing gift that God has blessed us with!

I am absolutely loving life as Kyle’s wife and mother to my three beautiful children. I can’t imagine that it gets any better than this!

We pray this coming year brings you much joy and happiness as well as the peace of Jesus to sustain you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

With love,

The Fletchers