Can you believe another year is coming to and end?
goodbye ~ 2008
We figured this year, it would be easier to share our past year with everyone, on our site. Last year we typed up our family letter and printed them out, but never mailed them to anyone. Oops....
We have had a GREAT year!!
Grant is still working as an Assistant Manager at Sam's Club. Tiffany is still the Garden Center/Seasonal Manager at Wal-Mart. Tiffany also sells Pampered Chef, and does cooking shows in her spare time (what little there is).
Grant upgraded his toy (riding mower) this Summer to something bigger and badder... It actually has cruise control! Because of the upgrade, that meant new toys and attatchements. Grant sold his old mower to a close friend and part of the Fastabend family, along with the attatchements that were of no use to us. By doing this, Grant also got another new toy... A snowblower. (We were thinking we may not need to take it out of the box, til last week.)
Another toy that Grant purchased this year, which has paid for itself already, is a street Scooter. He used that to commute to and from work, and ran quick errands around town, when the weather would cooperate. He averaged 90mpg... If that isn't money in our pocket, especially with gas prices the way they were this Summer.
Tiffany has been fortunate enough to take a break (mini vacation) from work, and during the Holiday season too! If you ask her though, it really has not been much of a vacation... Adjusting to a family of four is hard work! Oh, and let's not forget TIRING! She gave birth to a beautiful baby boy November 13, 2008. She does not have to return to work till the middle of January, but is truly hoping for some type of miracle so she does not have to go back to work... She enjoys her job, but would much rather be at home enjoying her kids.
Kaedynce-Faith learned to walk this Summer at the Pitcher Family Reunion in McCall, Idaho. It was amazing! She was so close to walking, she just needed to have her cousins around to motivate her. Kaedynce also cut through her first set of molars. That was fun... We are true believers of Tylenol, and teething tablets! She now has 12 teeth.
Kaedynce has been a lot of fun this year. She says many different things, and knows more then you may think. She catches us off guard on many occassions. She loves to be outside, and if Daddy has a tool in his hand, she needs one too. What a sweetheart she really is!
Gunnar Ethan Earl joined our family at 1:20am on November 13, 2008 (after 11 long hours of active labor). He was 8lbs. 9oz., and 20 1/2 inches long. He was one big boy, and has been growing bigger ever since! He is a healthy, happy baby. He seldom ever cries, and sleeps really well. What a good baby!
Kaedynce loves her little brother so much! She is always wanting to help. She takes his diapers to the garbage, tells Mom and Dad when he is crying, and will even go into his room to try and make it better. She loves to lay next to him and give him kisses. She tries to share everything with him, from her toys to her snacks... She really keeps us on our toes.
We couldn't ask for better kids. We have been so fortunate to have such happy, healthy and content children.
Yes, I know you are wondering... We still have our three dogs; Ginger, Missy and Sugar, as well as two chickens and 8 ducks. That's right EIGHT ducks... We began this year with only two, then Momma duck figured out this whole egg laying thing and what to do... so, we ended up with little ducklings.
This has definitely been an eventful year for us! It is hard to see it come to an end... mainly because, Kaedynce turns two this year. She is growing up too fast! All kids do, but it is scary when it's your own...
We have been very blessed, and are greatful for all that the Lord has blessed us with. We are thankful for the love and support all of you have been for us this year. We couldn't have done it without you!
We wish you all the best this Holiday season. May your Christmas be filled with those you love, and have a safe and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
too all of you!
Love,
Grant, Tiffany, Kaedynce & Gunnar Fastabend
mahona_1@hotmail.com
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