Happy 2007!

We hope you enjoyed your Christmas and New Years! We had a great time in Michigan, though we didn't get any snow... We spent time with family and friends. We finally met our new niece, Jena, who is adorable and such a great baby! We spent three days with Vince, Ann, Ian, and Jena. We painted the kids rooms- airplanes for Ian, and flowers for Jena. Plus, Vince and Ann surprised us with tickets to the RedWings game!

While Christmas was not white, it was very beautiful and relaxing at Mom and Dad Persicke's house. Christmas day was full of good food, and lots of poker with the Persicke family. IT was great to spend time with Counsins, Aunts, and Uncles!!! Scott even won $25! We were able to spend time with the Cuthbertson family after Christmas, and have lunch with Dan and Cathy, and their three kids. Also, our friends from Colorado, Matt and Steve, drove over from western Michigan where they had been visiting their families. Unfortunatly we both came down with the stomach flu after they arrived. Despite risk of getting our "disease", they diligently kept us company as we moaned on the couch! Mom Persicke lovingly nursed us with homemade Chicken Noodle soup, and hot tea.

Unfortunately we had some bad news while we were in Michigan. Jen's Grandmother Doberneck passed away the day before Christmas Eve. While it was a bit of a surprise, it wasn't totally unexpected as she was beginning to come down with pnuemonia before we left for MI. Thankfully we were able to make it back home in time to celebrate her life with the Doberneck family at the funeral. Here is a picture of the Doberneck family...

As the new year begins we are enjoying working around the house, painting, organizing the garage, and catching up on things that have been neglected for the past couple of months. We are hoping to slow down a bit this new year as we settle more into our life in Vacaville. Scott's job is slowing down, and he is getting home earlier than before. We continue to pray for God's direction in his career. Jen's job at Allstate is going well and business is increasing every week.

We miss the snowy Colorado mountains, and our friends there! (Although we know you are all getting tired of the freezing white stuff...) Contrary to Colorado and Michigan belief, it DOES get cold here... it was below 20 degrees the other morning!

We wish you huge blessings this coming year. We love and miss you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love Scotty and Jen