| Dear Friends and Family,
Let us be the first to wish your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The wonder of the Christmas season and God’s blessings to mankind are truly amazing. We hope your year was as blessed as ours: |
| Mary Elizabeth, our little five-year-old history buff can’t absorb enough information on the post-revolutionary war constructionist period. She is progressing at ballet with leaps and bounds that even surprises her instructors. She’s a big reader and has just finished her favorite novel “The Last of the Mohicans” for the second time.
Kristine, our eldest, finds time away from soccer, school, piano, cheerleading and choir to volunteer every Saturday at the Westfield Orphanage. Due to her year-long fundraising effort, she received enough money to buy each child a meaningful Christmas gift. Her selfless attempt to better this world one small step is an inspiration to us all. Doug Jr., our little trooper, had a year full of accomplishments both on and off the sports field. As captain of the Westfield Peewee Ice Hockey team, he led the team to its third consecutive state championship in the 10 and under division. He is a straight-A student again this year with an award-winning science project on “Muscle-Wire Prosthetics for Landmine Victims.” |
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| Dr. Doug Sr., although busy at his ever-thriving private practice, manages to make time for his family and hobbies. He loves helping the children with their academic endeavors, numerous athletic interests, and musical passions. As the newly-elected president of the Westfield Country Club, he organized and won the annual charity golf event while raising a record amount for the St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. Other than perfecting his golf game, he spends the remainder of his spare time either flying in his sailplane or with the Classic Jaguar Race Association shaving seconds from his lap times and bringing home a trophy or two as well.
Jan has decided to only work half days. With the firm in order, she can devote herself more to her family and charity works. She hand-knitted the family Christmas sweaters this year; it was a fun project and only took her a couple weekends. Her chocolate-chip cookies are as delicious as ever and took first prize at the state fair. Don’t even ask try asking for the recipe — it’s a family secret! Buddy is still the best bird dog in the world and faithfully guides Doug Sr. on his duck hunting expeditions. He also looks forward to the daily 5-mile runs with Jan, playing catch with Doug Jr., walking Kristine to school, and getting the loving attention of Mary Elizabeth. Our family trips just wouldn’t feel the same without him in the back of the Range Rover. Best wishes from our perfect family to yours, The Andersons |
