The "Christmas Card"

Dear Friends and Family,

I have begun to send out Christmas cards, and instead of sending a letter I have directed you to our blog. (If you have not received yours yet, do not panic, I had to have more printed. We have more friends than I thought, which is always a nice thing!) So, having done that I need to update you on our latest happenings.

Of course, our biggest highlight was our July 1st wedding in Wheatland followed by a wonderful cruise to the Bahamas. It was the wedding of our dreams in every way.

Brock is continuing to work at MidVale Irrigation. He is enjoying his job and the flexibility that goes with it. He has enjoyed a few hunting trips and a competitive coyote hunt. I'm afraid his married life may be getting in the way of his hobbies a bit. Brock did a bang-up job on the house Christmas lights this year! They really do look awesome. In fact, we had to take a drive last night, just so we could admire them when we got home. No Joke!!

I was recently asked to apply and then hired as our school's K-8 technology teacher. This is a new program that accompanies a brand new lab. I am very excited about bringing in some of the best software that education has to offer right now. (Thanks again to my mom, who continues to teach me everything I know about teaching...from preparing for the music concert to the computer lab.) I will not be able to start the position, however, until a certified replacement if found for my classroom. (If you know of anyone, tell them "FCSD #38.) My students are settling down and really taking off, which is exciting. Our days are still filled with many trying moments of wills, but I would like to say they are becoming more sporadic. My heart goes out to them all.

Our families are doing well. Angie and Nate are at UW. Angie is approaching her senior year on the volleyball team and has found an outstanding "male friend". Nate is beginning his quest through college and doing it in style I hear. Brock's sister and husband, Matt and Amy live in Thermopolis. Amy is the school counselor and Matt teaches HS English. My parents are on the farm, my dad has taken up a part-time career in Farm Insurance Sales. Bud and Susan live in Pavillion, Bud works for Mid-Vale and Susan is the secretary at the high school. All are doing well, and for that we are thankful!

Marriage has definitely been a blessing and I think I can say for us both that we enjoy each other every day. It is exciting to see what else life has in store for us. We have learned a lot this year. We are enjoying our home and "new" life and are blessed by all of the great people who surround us.

We hope the best for all who read this and pray for blessings in your lives.

Love Always,
Brock and Aftann Kisling