Merry Christmas 2008

*It’s that time of year again, the time to reflect back on 365days of growing older!*

Here are the highlights:
-Eddie took a mountaineering course learning everything from first aid and rescue to rock climbing and glacier crossing.  He is continuing to do computer work through his business Inikus Consulting.
-Sarah is actively home schooling the kids, now entering 2nd grade and covering a yearlong introduction to countries and cultures.  She is also still working as a doula and thoroughly enjoys walking with families through the trials, challenges and joys surrounding childbirth.
-Elias recently joined a Cub scout group and says ‘it is the best thing ever’.  He loves to write in his journal, draw and day dream about the latest story we’re reading.
-Hannah is taking Irish dancing and so far loves it.  Her favorite part of school is learning about other places in the world and other people.  She says she wants to learn about ‘everywhere, everyone and everything’.
-Bayus is always busy playing or snacking, which is about right for a 3 year old.  He loves to be involved in anything his big brother and sister are doing, including looking at books or ‘writing letters’.

May this season be filled with all the good memories of a year passing and all the anticipation of a better year to come!  Merry Christmas from Team Hadjes!
Eddie, Sarah, Elias (8), Hannah (7), and Barnabeas (3)

Our Favorite Holiday Muffin Recipe

2c All Bran cereal, ground
3/4c water
1small can pumpkin
1 dry cake mix, spice or carrot
1.5c applesauce

Mix all ingredients.  Spoon into muffin pan.  Bake for 30mins in 350deg oven, until toothpick comes out clean.  Makes 24 muffins, Enjoy!