May Your Days Be Merry & Bright!

Dear friends, family, and loved ones:



This year has been full of many changes for Kyle and I.  We are finally starting to feel like grown ups which is both scary and exciting!!!

Kyle graduated in April with a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering.  Originally we had plans to move to Colorado after graduation as Kyle had a job offer with a company in Denver.  Things unfortunately did not work but we were blessed to be able to find another job! Kyle currently works in Cedar Hills, Utah at Cascade Energy.  He is an energy consultant and helps companies save money by being more energy efficient.  Kyle finished out his last year of rugby with a national championship win.  Over the summer Kyle picked up a new hobby- mountain biking.  I am thankful that he has yet to break any bones and I am glad that he has found something that makes him so happy.

I also graduated from BYU in April with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education.  I was offered a first grade position at Old Mill Elementary- the same school where I did my internship.  Even though teaching is a challenge, I love being able to work with such innocent, adorable children!  I took the summer off to recuperate and spent my days visiting family, laying out by the pool, and crafting.  I am currently working on perfecting my skills as a DJ and I am open to DJ name suggestions.

Although this year did not turn out quite as we had planned (which I am finding out is rare), Kyle and I are grateful that we have been able to make so many good friends in Utah.  We are grateful that the Lord has provided for and blessed our lives in countless ways.  He is full of mercy and grace and we are grateful that we get to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ this season.

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

Love,

Kyle and Amanda

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