For the 1st, and hopefully only year, I won't be making & mailing Christmas cards, but I didn't want anyone to miss out on the lengthy and incredibly interesting yearly wrap up on our family. Here's the run down:
2009 found Kurt jobless as the economy took down his place of employment in dramatic style. He puts out hundreds of resumes and fills out a multitude of applications trying to secure employment, when low and behold he is hired by a contracting firm in the place of our former residence, Great Falls, MT. He is doing what he loves which is lambasting computer issues for the computer impaired. He works hard for our church ward (that isn't like a hospital ward for the most part) and is trying to live without most of his personal computer parts and gadgets.
2009 found Leslie working as a full time graduate assistant and participating the BSU Educational Technology Master's program full time. The move was bittersweet as she left her incredible friends and beloved home to embrace her missed family and live in the Fairhurst commune. She found a job as the Technology Instructional Coach for East Middle School where she has met the most incredible teachers and staff members and has a job she couldn't love more. She does miss her kitchen utensils, scrapbooking supplies, and belts.
2009 found Hunter finishing his junior year and working at the movie theater which provided free entertainment for his family and an income for his bills. He was thrilled about the move but left behind great friends and mentors. He followed the path of his Great Grandpa to work the summer on hardwood floors with his Uncle Mike. His car broke which was sad for both of us as we have to share and he doesn't share very well. He will finish up his senior year in a few short weeks and then will work to save some $$ for his mission. He is also an Eagle scout so he doesn't have to dodge his Grandpa Lott anymore.
2009 found Cooper in a new school in Meridian with a teacher he enjoyed a great deal. The move has been difficult for him, but he's adapted better than expected. He is in 5th grade now and walks over to my school every afternoon which is a wonderful way to end my work day. He is taking violin in school and is a member of the Young People's Choir here in Great Falls. I love to listen to him sing and hope he continues to work on that talent.
So, if you are still around, that's where we are in this moment. Our home is still for sale in Meridian so we are incredibly blessed to have my parents home to stay in. We know Jesus Christ lives. We are grateful for spiritual guidance and strength as we have worked through this year and for the support of our family and friends. We hope this entry finds you happy and healthy and grateful. Merry Christmas!
