Our Christmas card 2009

Like sand through the hourglass so are the days of our lives…
This is the Wells family, and these are the
DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Previously -the year 2008- on days of our lives, The Wells family (Ryan, Rachel, and Kate) was living a life full of movement, accomplishment, constancy and an occasional trial or two. You’ll see as we move to season ‘09 some of the same but also a twist or two (Dun Dun Dun -added for dramatic effect).

Kate, also known as Princess Kate, Fairy Barbie, Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping beauty, Belle, Jasmine, Ariel, etc. (the name depends on the day, and she decides who she is that day). Kate has successfully learned all the sounds of the alphabet (thanks to leap frog‘s letter factory), and has started at a preschool that includes dance and singing. Kate definitely provides the entertainment and creativity to the Wells family.

Ryan was comfortable in his life until a challenge arose, a challenge with his brother that tested him physically and mentally. Weight loss…Summer started in June and the battle began. After 3 months of strict diet and exercise Ryan was able to conquer, no- utterly waste his competition (sorry Jay), not only achieving his goal but having a renewed appreciation for his new look… Rachel has enjoyed it too. Still teaching 5th grade, Ryan is lucky to have a good class this year and hopes it lasts till next season.

Last season (‘08) Rachel was physically active, running and training for the marathon, her life was full of movement. Since then she experienced a different kind of movement, one that comes from within. A baby kicking her belly. For Rachel 2009 was spent lounging by pool sides and getting ready for the new arrival of their baby boy.

Tommy Jay Wells was born on the lucky birthday of 9/9/09 he weighed 7lbs. 3oz. And was 20 inches long. His mom and dad have fallen completely in love with him, but he gets more love from his big sister Kate who wants to kiss him, hug him, touch him, hold him, dance with him, snuggle with him, feed him, change him etc. etc. etc…So no worries, this little cutie will not have a shortage of love and attention. One smile from Tommy and everyone stops and gathers around to enjoy it together. When times are tough and life is crazy Tommy is the glue that brings the family together, and together is where we always want to be.

This is the Wells family, and these are the days of our lives.

Till next year, Merry Christmas