Anderson Family 2020

 

Dear Friends and Family,

We had all intentions of writing a Christmas letter this year.  Well, that did not happen just like the family pictures we wanted to take.  This year did not turn out like we had expected but there are many things that we are be grateful for.

This year was going to be a new section, not just a chapter, in the Anderson household.  I received a job offer that moved the family at the beginning of the year.  We moved across the country and settled in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  The move went surprisingly well.  We were able to purchase a home in a sought-after community. We are very happy where we are.  So here is an update on the family.  We will be omitting the names of the kids because this is going on a public site

I am back working for American Woodmark after a brief time at idX. I was able to find a woodworking club until March, but they did not have any toy drives.  I have made some toys, but I have been focusing on building bedroom furniture this year.  I have had my best year on Etsy, and there has been a lot of inquiries in the neighborhood.

Katie had been keeping herself busy by being a fulltime stay-at-home teacher and mother.  She recently started teaching English to Chinese kids though the online program VIP kid.  She is really enjoying it and the kids seem to like her also. 

Number one is enjoying himself in middle school.  He has joined the strategic games club at school and is mastering the ninja rope outside.  He enjoys climbing things even though he cannot always get down.  He is getting taller everyday and staying healthy.  We are hoping he will be able to run track in the spring.

Number 2 probably had the hardest time with the pandemic because he needs to be around people.  He is doing will when he is in school and with others.  He enjoys Legos and Minecraft.  The best thing that has happened out here for him is all the bugs he has been finding and all the animals.

Number three is definitely the youngest and thinks he can get away with anything.  When he is in trouble, he turns on the charm.  This works on everyone else but his parents.  He is enjoying the First grade and doing everything that his brothers are doing.  He is becoming quite the reader

This year we have been able to visit the Natural History museum, Air and Space Museum, and the National Zoo.  With social distancing the crowds have been lite, and the hands-on exhibits have been closed.  We are liking it here on the east coast.  The pandemic has made it difficult to make friends and meet people, but we have overcome despite the challenges.

Hope you and your families have a happy holidays and stay safe.

With Much Love,