Christmas Letter 2012
Christmas 2012
Dear Family and Friends,
Another year is almost over! It’s hard to believe that we have been in the UK for over a year now. We have had an adventurous year. I’ll spare you the details on our activities but will highlight that we have been abusing the benefits of living in London; like trips to Europe, indulging in the Olympics, West End shows, fish and chips, and last but not least….the incessant rain…oh the rain. We had a great summer as well as we were fortunate to visit family and friends in MN, ID, and UT. As is our tradition, here are the best quotes (that we can share) from 2012…sit back and enjoy!
Jonah (to mom at bedtime): “Choose – would you rather lay by me, or have me runaway?”
Ethan: “When I die, will you bury me with a computer?”
Mom: “Why do you want to be buried with a computer?”
Ethan: “So I can take it to heaven spiritually and play it.”
Eli (while brushing his teeth): “Don’t worry mom, they’re just teeth…it’s not like they’re your LIFE!”
JK (to mom who was dressed up with more make up than normal for a work dinner/dance): “Mommy…you look like a monster…a princess monster.”
Eli: “Mom, put up a banner that says “no annoying children allowed…”
Ethan: “I think I’m going to stop writing in my journal…I just don’t need that kind of stress in my life…”
JK (when mad at mom): “You’re not a beautiful princess; you’re not my best friend…”
JK (when mad at dad): “Daddy is mad at me; daddy always spanks me.” (he really doesn’t…)
Ethan: “Eli, why did you yell at me? I felt really disrespected…”
Jonah: “Mom, do you love any boys better than dad?”
Mom: “Nope”
Jonah (smiles): “Good!”
Mom: playing with JK’s hair
JK: “Stop it!”
Mom: “Can I please play with your hair?”
JK: “No mom, you can’t play with my hair…it’s not a TOY!”
Eli: “It’s impossible to not touch anything. Because even if you aren’t, your still touching air. Even if you got a jetpack and went “brrr” you would still be touching the jet pack. So, mainly, you always have to be touching 2 things: the air, and whatever you’re standing on…the ground, airplane, jet pack…”
Jonah: “Are you going to have any more kids? If you are, you should pray for them. That’s what you do, right? Pray for them? I want a baby brother… or a pet monkey…”
Jonah: “I do so much work around here…”
Ethan: “Seriously? Jo, your salary is $0 a year. What are you going to do? Work at McDonalds and live in mom & dads basement?”
Dad (old junky RV passes): “Nice ride!”
Eli: “I want to live in one of those when I grow up – I’ll work at McDonalds just to pay the gas and that’s it…”
As you can see, the one-liners are developing into dialogue that just gets more complex. Regardless, our lives are full of wonderful and inspiring experiences with each one of these sweet children. We share with you our love for the Savior Jesus Christ and the gift of His life. He is the reason for this season! Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Curtis, Becky, Ethan (10), Eli (9), Jonah (7), Janie Kate (4), Sadie Grace (2) LaClaire
28 Riverside Dr, Esher, UK KT10 8PG – 1.763.391.9431 (yes, this US number will call our home in the UK)
3 comments:
Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas to you guys!
So totally loving your blog! Just spent some quality time brushing up on LaClaire trivia material. I'm bookmarking this, so I'll be back! PS Love the header photo!
Love this! And miss you guys. Time to come back now. ;)
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