Merry Christmas 2010!
Dear Family and Friends,
2010 has been a busy and exciting year for our family! Here are a few updates:
Ethan turned 6 years old on Feb. 3rd and celebrated with a Transformers and Monkey Joes Birthday Party with friends. He learned so much in kindergarten, including how to read all on his own! He started 1st grade in August and continues to do well in all subjects, including math fast facts. He even received all A's on his first graded report card of the year, we are so proud! Ethan enjoys riding his scooter and playing with friends outside on a daily basis. He also still loves singing in the 1st grade choir at church every Wednesday night. Playing Upward Soccer for a 3rd year in a row was a highlight of his year. His hobbies also include Star Wars, Super Hero Squad, Transformers, Dinosaurs, Dragons, Cars, and many more!
Caleb turned 4 years old on Aug. 30th and celebrated with a backyard water Birthday Party with friends. After finishing the first half of the year learning preschool concepts from mommy at home, he started the public 4K program at the same elementary school as Ethan in August. The socialization with the other kids has been a great growing experience for him, and he is doing very well learning his letters and numbers. At the beginning of November, Caleb made the special decision to ask Jesus into his heart, and we are rejoicing with him as he learns more and more about what it means to be a Christian. Caleb also enjoys riding his scooter with his brother and friends outside daily. Caleb loves music and dancing and playing soccer at home in the backyard. His hobbies also include coloring and art projects, as well as playing Star Wars, Super Hero Squad, Transformers, Dinosaurs, Dragons, and Cars with his brother!
Our family enjoyed several trips throughout the year. We visited Pigeon Forge, TN in February for a long weekend in the mountains with Scott's parents, as well as a week long trip in May to Litchfield Beach, SC. We also visited with Jill's parents and sisters and families in Williamsburg, VA over the 4th of July weekend and Thanksgiving Holidays. Jill and the boys were also able to visit Jill's Grandma Watson in Ohio during the summer.
Scott and Jill had their 10th Wedding Anniversary in July, and celebrated with a weekend trip to Charleston, SC in September. Our biggest surprise present this year was learning that we are expecting our 3rd child, due February 7th, 2011, and we found out it's going to be a girl! Ethan and Caleb are so excited about becoming big brothers to a baby sister!
As we finish out the year and look forward to 2011, we are thankful for all the blessings that the Lord continues to provide for our family. We are celebrating at this time of the year and always, the birth of the One who is our personal Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
With Love,
The Brisken Family
Scott, Jill, Ethan, Caleb, & Baby Sister (due Feb. 7th, 2011)
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