I was reading an article in a magazine the other day about rules for writing a holiday letter. Since I’ve never written one of these before I thought it would be important for me to follow the rules.
Rule #1 : Don’t brag. We had a miserable year. Dental School is making me fat and bald and an all around grouch. It’s a good thing I only have 1½ years to go. Loralee is barely scraping by as a mother. Our children will likely need therapy if she doesn’t turn things around soon. Emma is short and will be for life. Maybe we’ll get her leg lengthening surgery. Bree is almost a year old and still can’t talk, walk, or use a toilet. How disappointing.
Rule #2: Don’t be negative. What a wonderful year! I love school despite the frustrations that come with it. Loralee has been keeping busy with projects around the house and loves to play with the girls. She’s a great mother. Emma is a joy and loves to dance and sing. She even got a solo part in her recent dance recital which was very cute. Bree is Loralee’s daughter through and through and has LOTS of energy. She’s only been here for a year but we couldn’t imagine life without her.
Rule #3: Funny stories are always welcome. Emma had an interesting event while at church a few months ago. She managed to sneak away in sacrament meeting while Bree was distracting us. She made it all the way to the stand where the Bishop was in the middle of an announcement. After noticing her next to him he turned to see who it was, and BAM Emma punches him right in the stomach. He couldn’t breathe for a full minute and had to sit down. Very embarrassing.
Rule #4: Don’t Lie. O.K., that didn’t happen.
Rule #5: Keep it short. We had a good year, but not too good since I don’t want to brag.
Man, following all the rules is hard. Let us just wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy New Years, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa and everything else. Thanks for all of your love and support for our little family.
Love,
Dave, Loralee, Emma, Bree, & one on the way!! (Just kidding)
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Got your letter! Such a funny letter and cute picture. Miss you guys!
that's awesome- you guys are hilarious! I'm so glad that I found your blog!!!! You keep me thoroughly entertained!!!!
oh my gosh... You guys are so funny!
So funny- I actually laughed out loud! Too bad about the Emma story-
that of course will probably happen to us!
Loved your letter, if only all Christmas letters were that entertaining.
Ok, this is pretty dang funny. Those are a lot of rules to have to stick by. I think you did a great job abiding by the rules.
That was great! We can't wait to see you in Sunny San Diego!!!! It's going to be so fun to hang out again, even if it is only for a day.
Angela
hey dave, stop using my blog as a voicemail service. comments only.
ps I am joking in case you didn't know. I mean, I guess I need to clarify that now since some people are really sensitive. I won't name names.
hey loralee - i left a message on your cell phone but dave is indisposed as he is in flight. if you get this before he calls me back, is it ok if i go to your house and print something? my printer is out of ink. i have to print some coupons so i can justify shopping myself out of loneliness. really, i would just go over since i have your keys, but i dont know if you have an alarm. that would be trouble. let me know either via phone or blog post. thanks!!!! hope you are having fun...we're supposed to get 12" here tomorrow. yuck.
I got your WAY cute Christmas card...so no need to worry! I loved it and I adore your girls...HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I so wish that we could meet you in San Diego too! We loved your letter and pictures!
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