Merry Christmas From The Goodrich's

Well I have been putting it off for along time but I guess it's time to start blogging.

Here's our Christmas Letter.

Dear Family & Friends,


This year has been an eventful year for our family. Last Christmas we found out we were expecting a new little one. This was quickly followed by me having very bad morning sickness and eventually, bed rest for 15 weeks. We want to send out a special thank you to all those who sacrificed to help us during that difficult time. Our precious baby was born healthy and strong. While I was on bed rest I began making bows and tutus like crazy because I could do it sitting down and I had to do something to keep from going completely crazy. I have started my own business, “Bowlicious Bows and Tutus” and I supply four local stores. I love being creative and the extra income lets Brian and I go out and have some fun occasionally.


On August 18th we welcomed a beautiful baby girl into our family, Victoria Rebecca Goodrich. She was 7lbs. 8oz. and 21 in. long. Victoria (a.k.a. Tori) is a very happy and content baby who loves to be around people and to talk to them. On December 4th she learned how to roll over and she did it twenty-one times that day. She has dark crazy hair that curls when wet and large dark eyes. I finally got one that looks like me.


Kylie, our little princess, turned two in March and she had such a wonderful time at her Birthday party that we are still playing pretend Birthday in December. We had her friends over to play dress up with tutus and wings and just had a great fun. Kylie is an amazing little girl with a bubbly personality and a love of all things pink. Her favorite book is Pinkalicious. She loves how pretty her blonde hair is, which is down to the bottom of her back now, but hates the actual act of brushing her hair. Kylie loves baths so much that she gets dirty on purpose to get put in the tub. She brings so much joy and fun into our lives. Her and Caleb have become the best of friends and they run around the house squealing and playing games with each other.


Caleb, the little man of our family, is growing up so much. He started pre-school just over a year ago and loves it. He attended a “kid’s camp” this summer hosted by the young women in the Ward. They did a fantastic job teaching the children new things and building crafts. He was so excited to return home everyday and show us what he had made. It amazes me to watch him grow and learn and he has such a good memory. My son just warms my heart. He often tells me he loves me and that I’m beautiful. He also told Santa Claus at the mall that he doesn’t need anything for Christmas. He was rather adamant about it, actually. Oh and he informed Santa that his sister doesn’t need anything either. And that Santa should be wearing a big hat and a coat.


Brian graduated in April with his Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Brigham Young University. We are so proud of him, it took a lot of work to finish while working full time and having a family. In June he started a new job as a software engineer at BidSync.Com. Brian is such a wonderful Dad, always taking the kids out on adventures to give me some time on my own and to give them some of his time as well. This week he took them on a wagon ride at Thanksgiving Point to see the Christmas lights and decorations. Kylie especially likes to see the big man in a red suit that she calls “Ho Ho Ho.”


This time of year we reflect on all of our many blessings and we are so blessed. We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Love,

The Goodrich’s