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Our Hopefully-not-so-Boring Christmas Newsletter
Merry Christmas from the Cross Family! We hope that this letter finds you well. This year has been an eventful one here in Augusta, GA. We experienced a career change, a college graduation, new church callings, new schools, tried lots of new things, and adjusted to life as a family of five. We faced new challenges, achieved good things, reached important milestones, and received even greater blessings. From first steps to final exams, all of us have grown in many ways. We are grateful to a loving Father in Heaven who has guided us at crossroads, provided for us in uncertain times, comforted us through wonderful friends, and protected us on our many adventures.
I know that this is the part where I begin my five page summary of the above mentioned adventures. I thought I would try something a little different this year. Instead of a narrative- a pop quiz! The first to answer all questions correctly and contact me with the answers wins a prize! There are separate contests for electronic and paper versions, to be fair to those who are not technically inclined. Need a hint or want to check your answers? Get your magnifying glass and check out the photo collage at the top of this letter or visit the archives. Good luck!
1. Which branch of the military did Mike separate from early this year?
a. Army b. Air Force c. Marines d. Navy
2. Which child made their first trip to the ER for stitches?
a. Andrew b. Lenna c. Becca
3. In what sport did Lenna NOT participate in 2009?
a. soccer b. cheerleading c. gymnastics
d. swimming e. ballet f. horseback riding
4. To celebrate turning 30 this year, Mike:
a. went to the beach b. took his wife on a date c. took a midterm exam
5. What imaginary creature did Andrew try to catch in the yard last spring?
a. leprechaun b. unicorn c. snipe d. fairy
6. Jannet’s favorite part about her calling as a primary teacher is:
a. She gets to team-teach with Mike
b. She gets to teach Lenna’s class
c. She doesn’t have to go to Relief Society with the grown ups
d. She gets to dust off her teacher clipboard again
e. all of the above
7. Lenna was what animal in the first grade play, ”Bugz!”?
a. firefly b. butterfly c. lady bug d. ant
8. What was Andrew’s favorite part of playing t-ball last summer?
a. the uniform b. running the bases c. the snacks
d. practicing in the backyard e. all of the above
9. Both kids were in the primary talent show. What were their talents?
a. gymnastics and ballet b. jump rope and knock-knock jokes
c. soccer and t-ball d. light saber tricks and cartwheels
10. Which of the following was not a favorite summer time activity for the Cross family:
a. going to the library b. swimming at the pool c. gardening d. eating outside e. going to movies f. horse camp g. visiting family
11. How many miles did Jannet and the kids travel on their three-week trip?
a. 80 b. 800 c. 8,000 d. 1,800
12. Which ocean did we not visit this summer?
a. Pacific b. Atlantic c. Gulf of Mexico
13. On the first day of school Lenna started second grade, Andrew started pre-K, and Jannet and Becca did what?
a. cried, then took a nap b. went to the pool
c. had a party d. walked in the park
14. Andrew started pre-K. What did Jannet do to help him get over his separation fears?
a. teach his class part-time b. come for lunch every day
c. bribe him with candy d. send him with a bug in a jar every day for a week
15. Andrew turned five this year. What was not part of his birthday celebration?
a. Star Wars cupcakes b. a Ben-10 watch
c. a haircut d. moving up to the big kid clubhouse at the gym
16. Jannet did all but what to celebrate her 30th birthday?
a. had a mid-life crisis make over b. went to lunch with Mike
c. had a spa day d. had cake with her kids
17. What did Lenna write about in the story that won at the state level for first grade in the Young Georgia Authors competition?
a. horses b. fairies c. summer vacation d. her family
18. Mike earned two college degrees this year. An associate’s degree in Arabic from DLI and a bachelor’s degree in what from ASU?
a. accounting b. Arabic c. computer science d. math
19. What was our least-favorite part of our Florida vacation last fall?
a. Disney World lines b. Sea World crowds c. parking fees
d. catching the flu and spending the majority of the week in our hotel room
20. Which of the following did not happen in November?
a. Becca’s 1st birthday b. We got a new van
c. Lenna’s 8th birthday d. Our 10th wedding anniversary
21. What was Lenna’s favorite part of her baptism?
a. her new white dress from Grandma b. her dad baptizing her
c. both of her Grandpa’s coming d. all of the above
22. Of the following, which was not a first for someone in the Cross family this year?
a. swim in the ocean b. dive into the deep end c. pet a shark
d. get soaked by a dolphin e. drive through a tree f. ride on a plane
g. win a medal h. ride a horse i. touch a starfish
j. learn to read k. learn to walk l. ride a bike
m. see Cinderella’s castle n. play on a team n. we did all these things!
Still reading? Excellent! See, wasn’t that more interesting than reading a five page summary of the past year? Now back to business.
Thank you for being part of our lives. We love you and miss those of you that are far away. We hope that you have a Merry Christmas and that the New Year brings you many adventures of your own!
Love,
Mike, Jannet, Lenna, Andrew, and Rebecca
Merry Christmas from the Cross Family! We hope that this letter finds you well. This year has been an eventful one here in Augusta, GA. We experienced a career change, a college graduation, new church callings, new schools, tried lots of new things, and adjusted to life as a family of five. We faced new challenges, achieved good things, reached important milestones, and received even greater blessings. From first steps to final exams, all of us have grown in many ways. We are grateful to a loving Father in Heaven who has guided us at crossroads, provided for us in uncertain times, comforted us through wonderful friends, and protected us on our many adventures.
I know that this is the part where I begin my five page summary of the above mentioned adventures. I thought I would try something a little different this year. Instead of a narrative- a pop quiz! The first to answer all questions correctly and contact me with the answers wins a prize! There are separate contests for electronic and paper versions, to be fair to those who are not technically inclined. Need a hint or want to check your answers? Get your magnifying glass and check out the photo collage at the top of this letter or visit the archives. Good luck!
1. Which branch of the military did Mike separate from early this year?
a. Army b. Air Force c. Marines d. Navy
2. Which child made their first trip to the ER for stitches?
a. Andrew b. Lenna c. Becca
3. In what sport did Lenna NOT participate in 2009?
a. soccer b. cheerleading c. gymnastics
d. swimming e. ballet f. horseback riding
4. To celebrate turning 30 this year, Mike:
a. went to the beach b. took his wife on a date c. took a midterm exam
5. What imaginary creature did Andrew try to catch in the yard last spring?
a. leprechaun b. unicorn c. snipe d. fairy
6. Jannet’s favorite part about her calling as a primary teacher is:
a. She gets to team-teach with Mike
b. She gets to teach Lenna’s class
c. She doesn’t have to go to Relief Society with the grown ups
d. She gets to dust off her teacher clipboard again
e. all of the above
7. Lenna was what animal in the first grade play, ”Bugz!”?
a. firefly b. butterfly c. lady bug d. ant
8. What was Andrew’s favorite part of playing t-ball last summer?
a. the uniform b. running the bases c. the snacks
d. practicing in the backyard e. all of the above
9. Both kids were in the primary talent show. What were their talents?
a. gymnastics and ballet b. jump rope and knock-knock jokes
c. soccer and t-ball d. light saber tricks and cartwheels
10. Which of the following was not a favorite summer time activity for the Cross family:
a. going to the library b. swimming at the pool c. gardening d. eating outside e. going to movies f. horse camp g. visiting family
11. How many miles did Jannet and the kids travel on their three-week trip?
a. 80 b. 800 c. 8,000 d. 1,800
12. Which ocean did we not visit this summer?
a. Pacific b. Atlantic c. Gulf of Mexico
13. On the first day of school Lenna started second grade, Andrew started pre-K, and Jannet and Becca did what?
a. cried, then took a nap b. went to the pool
c. had a party d. walked in the park
14. Andrew started pre-K. What did Jannet do to help him get over his separation fears?
a. teach his class part-time b. come for lunch every day
c. bribe him with candy d. send him with a bug in a jar every day for a week
15. Andrew turned five this year. What was not part of his birthday celebration?
a. Star Wars cupcakes b. a Ben-10 watch
c. a haircut d. moving up to the big kid clubhouse at the gym
16. Jannet did all but what to celebrate her 30th birthday?
a. had a mid-life crisis make over b. went to lunch with Mike
c. had a spa day d. had cake with her kids
17. What did Lenna write about in the story that won at the state level for first grade in the Young Georgia Authors competition?
a. horses b. fairies c. summer vacation d. her family
18. Mike earned two college degrees this year. An associate’s degree in Arabic from DLI and a bachelor’s degree in what from ASU?
a. accounting b. Arabic c. computer science d. math
19. What was our least-favorite part of our Florida vacation last fall?
a. Disney World lines b. Sea World crowds c. parking fees
d. catching the flu and spending the majority of the week in our hotel room
20. Which of the following did not happen in November?
a. Becca’s 1st birthday b. We got a new van
c. Lenna’s 8th birthday d. Our 10th wedding anniversary
21. What was Lenna’s favorite part of her baptism?
a. her new white dress from Grandma b. her dad baptizing her
c. both of her Grandpa’s coming d. all of the above
22. Of the following, which was not a first for someone in the Cross family this year?
a. swim in the ocean b. dive into the deep end c. pet a shark
d. get soaked by a dolphin e. drive through a tree f. ride on a plane
g. win a medal h. ride a horse i. touch a starfish
j. learn to read k. learn to walk l. ride a bike
m. see Cinderella’s castle n. play on a team n. we did all these things!
Still reading? Excellent! See, wasn’t that more interesting than reading a five page summary of the past year? Now back to business.
Thank you for being part of our lives. We love you and miss those of you that are far away. We hope that you have a Merry Christmas and that the New Year brings you many adventures of your own!
Love,
Mike, Jannet, Lenna, Andrew, and Rebecca
Update: answers in black
1 comments:
I took the test and I missed 8...that is lousy...I guess I have a terrible memory...
this was so clever, Jannet.
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