We
have had a joyful and tender year. Last December our eleventh
grandchild, Blake Theodore Whitaker (Christa and Ryan’s child) was born. We
celebrated the New Year in Kennewick, Washington with Tom, Monica and
girls. We had a great time learning about the area and meeting some
of their friends and ward members.
On
April 6th Ted’s mother, Charlotte Hartman Whitaker passed away.
She was 91 years old. She lived an exemplary life of faith and
service. We will miss her.
July
20th Lisa gave birth to twin girls, Charlotte and Emma. They
are sweet and precious. They, along with older sister, Jane, have
kept Lisa and Jon very busy. We have loved helping out where and when we
could.
We
love to spend time with our fabulous grandchildren. We have taken
them on adventures, hoping that they will have good memories of their
grandparents.
Our travel this year has been to the national parks and time in San Diego. We are still basking in the glow of our cruise across the Atlantic with time spent in Europe and Brazil in 2012. Our Brazilian Family continues to be a blessing in our lives!
Our
callings with the young single adults have been a joy to us. We
appreciate the enthusiasm of this age group. They are valiant and
preparing to lead the Church in whatever part of the world they will find
themselves.
Ted
enjoys retirement, but says, “There are no days off!” He sometimes
helps our neighbor with her limo service and has driven some celebrities and
high profile people. Melinda is still teaching first grade.
Life
is good! We love this time of year when the world celebrates the miracle of the
Savior’s birth and the hope we have in our hearts because of his life and
atonement.
With
warm wishes for you and your family,
Ted
and Melinda
Bryce Canyon- Our favorite vacation spot!
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