The 2011 Epperson Family Letter

Now with a title like that...

Our 2011 year has been full of fun. Our most exciting news is that we are expecting baby #3 in June of 2012. This of course has led to some interesting conversations with a curious 4 year old. I'll spare you the details. Max says if it's a girl, he wants to name her Kelsey. If it's a boy, Fred. Ryan says the baby's name should be Venna. Hmmmm. We'll find out the gender mid-January!

In August, Tony left his job with Horizon Air to work for Boeing. This was a great move and he loves helping build/modify the P8-A which is a military plane. His hours are kind of intense with school and work and then working some weekends. We miss him a LOT but we're grateful he has these wonderful opportunities to be doing what he loves. Tony has started flying remote controlled airplanes as well as real airplanes this year. This is a hobby the boys completely support. Max even has his own plane.

Debbie still loves being a stay-at-home mom/property manager/appointment secretary/volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate for a young girl in foster care. Whoever thinks stay-at-home moms have it easy is crazy, bytheway. Life is busy and fulfilling. Debbie helps teach joy school and keeps the boys involved in church, friend and community activities. She's also been working on the home little by little to fix it up and add flair. There is still so much she'd love to do.

Max turned 4 this year. He started preschool and still does joy school with his friends. He learned to ride a bike with no training wheels which he told anybody and everybody about afterwards. He loves to be a helper and he really is a good one. He loves to "read" and draw and he really loves spending time with his friends.

Ryan turned 2 this year and he is a shy little jokester. When his personality comes out, it really comes out. He talks quietly but he is always smiling and saying silly things to make you laugh. He also loves "reading" and playing with cars. He just loves being outdoors whenever he can. Both boys have loved having a pet. Grandpa J has lived with us while he worked temporarily in Seattle and he brought along Saydi dog. The boys love having her around and have mostly been really sweet to her.

We took did several camping trips and small trips this year. We do love to explore. Most of our crazy moments are recorded on this blog so feel free to follow our adventures here!

We appreciate all of our family and friends and look forward to celebrating the birth of our beloved Savior. He is everything to us! Joyeux Noel!

Love, Tony, Debbie, Max and Ryan

Our family pictures were taken by our cousin, Becky Jenson who we adore!

From December 2011

From December 2011