Here are some pictures we took last month, when our whole family was together for Thanksgiving. Also, here is an update on the Dorr clan, as we appear in the first picture below, left to right. Merry Christmas!
David and Nikki, and their daughter Adelaide:
Still live in Basalt, Colorado, where Dave is vice president of John Olson
Builder in Aspen. He enjoys biking and skiing. Nikki is happily at home with
their sweet Adelaide, who is 20 months old. We are so thankful for modern
technology such as Skype, so we can “see” them often.
Ben and Christine: A year ago, they relocated
to Corvallis, and they live only about two miles from us. Yay! Ben is working
in construction and his dear wife Christine is working at a local restaurant
and looking forward to returning to college next year. They both enjoy gourmet
cooking. Cody and Allie, their dogs, bring them much joy.
Hannah: Lives in the big city (Portland), and
works in the admissions department of the graduate studies division of George
Fox University. Spends her spare time hanging out/camping/traveling with her
many wonderful friends, and with family as often as we are able to get her!
Jake and Beka, and their son Ayeresam: Live
in Corvallis, where Jake works with autistic children both at a local
elementary school and at a private clinic. Jake continues pursuing his art in
his free time. Beka works part time for
their church and is having fun with their little guy, who is 2.5 years old and
beyond precious.
Chris, Sarah, and Moses: What an amazing year
for their family! Many prayers were answered as they adopted their newborn son
Moses this fall, and he is a special delight to us all. Sarah is happily staying
home with him, and Chris continues to teach first grade. Their dog Goliath is
adjusting to life with a baby in the house!
Mark and Jo: It’s hard to believe how our
family has grown. We are so very blessed. Mark is still teaching at Philomath
Middle School. Eighth-grade social studies mostly, with some art and wood shop
classes sprinkled in the mix as well. Jo is still substitute teaching in our
district, working most days at our high school. We were able to take a road
trip this summer over seven western states, celebrating our 38th
wedding anniversary and enjoying visits with dear family along the way.
We wish you a lovely holiday season. May God bless and keep you, one and all!
