Falk Talk 2012

 Here it is, the much awaited 2012 edition of our family newsletter - mostly written by Princess herself. 




We finally did it! We were able to convince Dad that we needed a dog!! We met sweet Ruby at a pet adoption booth just before school started.  We were not looking for a dog, but she was looking for us.  We welcomed Ruby into our home on Labor Day. She has been nothing but a blessing. Our cats have not enjoyed her, but are gradually warming up to her. Speaking of the kitties, we will have had them for two years this Christmas! Time flies!



Princess has had a big year.  She turned 12 this April and loves to hang out with her friends, play volleyball, swim, and has a passion for interior design. She is active in her church youth group at FEFC. She still attends Veritas Academy and her favorite subject is English. She loves her “babies”, meaning Calvin, Marie, and Ruby.



Buddy has had a busy year, too. He turned 9 in June, and has had a hard time juggling football, basketball, Scouts, homework, and video gaming. He loves Minecraft, and his favorite thing to do is play with his Airsoft guns and jumping on his neighbor’s trampoline. He is extremely smart and that shows in his grades.



The highlight of our year was our trip to Yellowstone.  We drove through Colorado, stopping in Manitou Springs and Estes Park and then on to Wyoming.  We made the trip with Uncle Lance and his family and we had so much fun!  We had snowball fights (in June!), went on many, many hikes, saw a grizzly bear and a black bear and just really enjoyed ourselves.  Here are some photos from our trip.









Mom is still teaching at Veritas Academy and Dad is still owner/operator of Oxford Learning in Austin.  Dad has joined a basketball league and plays ball every Saturday.  Mom is becoming more involved in the fine arts ministry of our church.  She ended the year by appearing in our church's Christmas production. 

We hope that this edition of Porch Talk finds you happy and well.  We are so blessed to have so many wonderful family and friends in our lives.  We pray that this new year blesses you beyond your imagination.  Please let us know how you are doing!