My Christmas letter

We just got a bunch of people's Christmas letters in the mail. "We've traveled the world." "We've traveled the U.S." "We all got promotions and the kids are on the Dean's list." So I asked my dad, "What would our Christmas letter look like?"

Dear friends and family,

This year has been full of surprises and alternating relaxed days. It has been a year of changes and growth; a year of retirement for both of us.

Dad began the year with a cruise around the world, stopping in Dubai, Vietnam, Hong Kong and more. He traveled with his brothers, sisters, and mom. They had a wonderful time and made sure to email the kids every now and again to brag.

In early March, Anne celebrated her 30th birthday by going to Europe, and wandered around Paris, Switzerland, and Austria. She plotted a move to Austria afterwards, saying how kind the people were and how perfect the snow-capped mountains.

Dad has been enjoying his retirement, taking long walks every day and counting the ducks on the river. He's decided that Canadian geese would be perfect dinner roasts, and is planning the day when he runs for office and makes geese legal to eat.

Anne is also taking an "early retirement." She moved back from the other coast to live with dad and take a little time off from working. She's enjoying her time meeting up with old friends and connecting with family.

We wish you all a wonderful new year, and a happy holidays!

Love, Anne and dad