Merry
Christmas from the Broadbents!
We have had a crazy, fun-filled year
with much to be grateful for!
First off, we welcomed Barrett Winter
(we call him Bear) into our home May 1. He is growing full speed and keeps us
on our toes (except when we trip over him because is under our feet!). He loves
his siblings and can’t help but smile whenever they love on him.
Noah turned 8 and chose to be
baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on October
17. He truly prepared for this decision all year long and we are so proud of
him.
These milestone occasions in our life
brought several family members out our way for joyous celebration—including
both sets of grandmas and grandpas!
We had a couple memorable trips. One
to St Louis during Spring Break where we visited the zoo and the City Museum
(which we can’t recommend enough!) and the second trip to Washington D.C. for a
month. I dragged the kids all over the capital for lots of amazing learning
experiences. Someday they will thank me. Both sets of grandparents were able to
join us so that I could drag them all over the capital as well.
Lots of sports this year. Noah tried
out basketball, but he definitely prefers soccer. Maren joined him on the
soccer field this fall. The girls love gymnastics and Noah discovered his
passion for Tae Kwon Do. We will have a black belt in the house before you know
it. Ellie enjoyed lots of one on one time with mom swimming at the YMCA and participating in dance.
Mark is more than halfway through his
radiology residency here in Indy. He interviewed for a handful of fellowship
positions around the country where he will further specialize in
neuro-radiology. We will find out in May where we will be headed come summer of
2017.
I juggle 5,317 balls at one time.
Sometimes a few of them drop but generally I enjoy it. Some of my activities
include teaching a preschool dance class, culinary adventures, painting,
never-ending projects, and holding a board position in a doctors’ spouses
support group.
As we reflect on our lives over the
past 12 months, we see the power Jesus Christ has in our lives and gladly
celebrate his birth.
Looking forward to 2016!
Holly, Mark, Noah, Maren, Elise, and
Barrett
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