Dear Family and Friends,
Another year has passed and we are busily preparing for Christmas and all the fun times with celebrations of the holiday season. At this time of year I always like to take a look back and thank God for the many blessings He has given to our family.
So much has changed for the Krelle family this year. The passing of our Grandma, Marion Krelle, this past June was a sad time for our family. So often we find ourselves saying "Grandma would have said..." or "she would have loved...". We feel a pain in our hearts that we know only time can heal, but we have so many treasured memories of time spent with her that put smiles on our faces.
Tatum is now seventeen months old. She is such a different little girl compared to the baby she was a year ago. A true girl who loves to talk. When the gals in the church nursery hand her back to us they say "boy she has a lot to say". I am not sure where she gets her love of conversation from :) Her favorite time of day is when Daddy gets home. She waits at the top of the stairs for him to come and get her. she loves to play at the kitchen sink with bubbles. We put her up on a chair and she is happy for quite some time. She loves to chase after Normandy, who she lovingly calls "Nomee". Hiding in corners, reading books, coloring, playing in her ball pit and being outside are just a few of her favorite pastimes. Bath time is also a big hit. Her shirt comes off and a squeal of delight follows. The fun just doesn't end till her head hits the pillow so to speak.
Eric has had great changes and opportunity for personal growth at work. He is on his eighth year at Oriental Trading company, and his 4th year in Product Design. Recently he has been using his talents on a new specialized team that works on new product concepts. He enjoys his work and that makes for a happy home life. Eric also continues to be involved with his WWII hobby. He has rejoined his former unit, the 2nd Infantry Division, and is so happy to once again have a large group of guys to share in his love of all things history.
This past year I have stayed active. I continue to do freelance work for Oriental Trading Company. It keeps me busy and I really like the creative outlet that it adds to my life. I continue to serve on the the Early Head Start Policy Council at The Salvation Army. I love being able to stay connected to a program that has meant so much to me over the years. This fall I started Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) at our church, where I am a table leader. I have loved getting to know so many great gals and look forward to each time we get together. I still get together with the gals from my birthing class once a month or so, for lunches and outings with the kids. The greatest joy in ,my life is being married to Eric and being Tatum's Mommy.
Eric and I find ourselves wondering what we did with all of our time before we had Tatum. It is hard to remember. I must say that we are still able to do lots of the things we did before. These include: Jazz on the Green, the Taste of Omaha, Summer Arts Festivals, going to church, time out with friends and so on.
In closing, we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior this holiday season and that He is what Christmas is truly about. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Love,
Eric, Tracy and Tatum
