Merry Christmas from the Larsons!
Adventures in Love 2008
Part Four
Greetings and Happy Holidays from the Larsons! We hope this holiday season finds you well and optimistic during this time of uncertainty in our world. As I am sure most of you are, Eric and I are hunkering down and waiting for the unexpected. I guess that's not entirely true since Eric and I are most certainly AWAITING THE EXPECTED!! However, we are certain that 2009 will bring about exciting adventures for us to embrace.
2007 was a wash of remodeling and catering while 2008 has been a year of slowing down and enjoying the simple things in life. In January I decided that catering full time was not the future I desired for Eric and me. Despite success and a growing business the hours, weeknights, and weekends seemed to consuming for me to embrace for a career for a lifetime. I scaled the business back down to a hobby business and continue to enjoy my personal chef clients, small event catering for friends and family and of course the creativity of custom cakes. I am grateful for the opportunity, lessons learned, the never ending support of Eric, my family and friends as I pursued this adventure.
This spring we spent several weekends in one of our favorite places, Hood River, where we Mt. biked and hiked. In July we were able to move into our new basement and enjoy our deluxe master bedroom and what we now affectionately call the “man cave” which includes a movie room and rock band. Eric and I had planned a weeklong backpacking trip to the eagle caps in August that we were very much looking forward too. Unfortunately, I was left behind due to a knee injury. Eric was able to go with several of our friends and I got to live vicariously through the amazing pictures they captured. I did get to spend the week in La Grande with my parents and upon Eric’s return, along with the arrival of my brother, Jon and his wife, Erika we celebrated my mom’s 60th birthday.
In May I was fortunate to be hired at Tualatin High School teaching Nutrition. I was very excited to be offered a position so close to home. The 15 minute commute is a dream! However, I have invaded the privacy of Uncle Pete and his family, specifically his twin daughters, Maddie and Mikaela who are sophomores at Tualatin High School. Eric likes to tell them we are looking for a home on Willow Street in Tualatin just to push Pete over the edge. Pete has advised us that separate zip codes for family members are best!
Shortly after I accepted the new position, much to our surprise, I discovered we would be expecting a baby in January. Eric was thrilled that he never knowingly submitted to having children! However, after the initial shock wore off and baby preparations have been made, we are both filled with anticipation and excitement upon the birth of our baby girl that will come any day or sometime in January. We expect 2009 will be filled with stories regarding the adventures of parenthood. We look forward to introducing you to our little lady in 2009!
Happy Holidays!
Love, Eric and Heidi
Part Four
Greetings and Happy Holidays from the Larsons! We hope this holiday season finds you well and optimistic during this time of uncertainty in our world. As I am sure most of you are, Eric and I are hunkering down and waiting for the unexpected. I guess that's not entirely true since Eric and I are most certainly AWAITING THE EXPECTED!! However, we are certain that 2009 will bring about exciting adventures for us to embrace.
2007 was a wash of remodeling and catering while 2008 has been a year of slowing down and enjoying the simple things in life. In January I decided that catering full time was not the future I desired for Eric and me. Despite success and a growing business the hours, weeknights, and weekends seemed to consuming for me to embrace for a career for a lifetime. I scaled the business back down to a hobby business and continue to enjoy my personal chef clients, small event catering for friends and family and of course the creativity of custom cakes. I am grateful for the opportunity, lessons learned, the never ending support of Eric, my family and friends as I pursued this adventure.
This spring we spent several weekends in one of our favorite places, Hood River, where we Mt. biked and hiked. In July we were able to move into our new basement and enjoy our deluxe master bedroom and what we now affectionately call the “man cave” which includes a movie room and rock band. Eric and I had planned a weeklong backpacking trip to the eagle caps in August that we were very much looking forward too. Unfortunately, I was left behind due to a knee injury. Eric was able to go with several of our friends and I got to live vicariously through the amazing pictures they captured. I did get to spend the week in La Grande with my parents and upon Eric’s return, along with the arrival of my brother, Jon and his wife, Erika we celebrated my mom’s 60th birthday.
In May I was fortunate to be hired at Tualatin High School teaching Nutrition. I was very excited to be offered a position so close to home. The 15 minute commute is a dream! However, I have invaded the privacy of Uncle Pete and his family, specifically his twin daughters, Maddie and Mikaela who are sophomores at Tualatin High School. Eric likes to tell them we are looking for a home on Willow Street in Tualatin just to push Pete over the edge. Pete has advised us that separate zip codes for family members are best!
Shortly after I accepted the new position, much to our surprise, I discovered we would be expecting a baby in January. Eric was thrilled that he never knowingly submitted to having children! However, after the initial shock wore off and baby preparations have been made, we are both filled with anticipation and excitement upon the birth of our baby girl that will come any day or sometime in January. We expect 2009 will be filled with stories regarding the adventures of parenthood. We look forward to introducing you to our little lady in 2009!
Happy Holidays!
Love, Eric and Heidi
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