Top 10 of 2010

I don't know how long it has been since I did not get out any Christmas Cards. Blame it on the economy, blame it on the long football season, or blame it on the most likely reason....I just did not get around to it.  Anyway things are good and in honor of David Letterman here is the Top 10 Things that happened to the Foster Family in 2010.

1.  Relocated the whole family to Dodge City.  As moving goes, it all went rather well. Sold a house, bought a house and have jobs we love, so we feel fortunate.

2.  Dave enjoyed success with his new team and coaching staff posting an 11-1 record.  One game away from the State Championships.

3.  Summer finished her masters degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in School Counseling.  Is currently a school counselor at Comanche Intermediate Center.  Her primary responsibility is working with 6th grade girls who have conflict resolution difficulties. :)

4.  Sydney was awarded a "showmanship" at the local pig show back in February.  In the pig showing world that is a great honor as it has nothing to do with the pig and all about the kid.  She worked hard feeding and walking that pig.  She is the pig whisperer.

5.  Sydney recently got contacts. Mom hates it. Makes her look way too old.

6.  Beau started tackle football. It is much tougher than flag football, but he likes the contact despite the fact that it sometimes hurts!

7.  Beau got to be ball boy for the Red Demons. He loved being on the side line and sprinting out onto the field to get the Tee or to recover a field goal.

8.  Mary Kate lost her first tooth.  Mom hates it. Makes her look way too old.

9.  Mary Kate is learning how to write and read. Family feels like they are constantly spelling things for Kate as she composes one of her many novels.

10.  Summer ran in a 10 mile race. Finished the race, did not set the world on fire.  Could hardly walk for 48 hours.  Summer hates it. Makes her feel old.

All in all we feel 2010 was a year full of blessings and change.  We love having friends and family to our new place. Dave will cook something on the Trager Grill, possibly take you on a guided Pheasant hunt with our dog Tuff.  We wish all of you the best in 2011.