A few highlights of 2013 with the Chesniks:
Josh lost his 12 year job at CCSD and was recruited as a senior architect at SH Architecture. After 3 months, he was able to move back to the school district as an operations manager. He continues to own his own design business and provide drafting/architectural services for KALB Industries. He works WAYYY too hard, but we are so grateful that he had been blessed with great job opportunities. Josh used his one week of unemployment to remodel our family room. His highlight was going to the BYU Texas game in Provo with my brothers.
Kristin has enjoyed being mostly healthy again this year and having fewer doctor appointments! She especially enjoyed traveling to St. George in January with her sister, Julie, and parents. It was a terrific weekend full of fun, shopping, good food and lots of laughs. Kristin continues to enjoy teaching Sunday school (best calling ever!), volunteering at the elementary school and occasionally throwing legendary parties. Full-time mommy and wife is a busy, satisfying career.
Benjamin traveled to camp Del Webb this summer, earning an archery merit badge and shooting a real gun for the first time. He came home quite wet, but otherwise untarnished (an improvement from the year before!). Benjamin was named VP of the National Junior Honor Society and enjoys cleaning classrooms and making sandwiches for the homeless to earn his service hours. He participated in cross country and plays the viola in advanced orchestra. He continues to be an incredible student with straight A's and exceptional citizenship.
Eliana started middle school and loves it! She adjusted quickly to the new schedule and craziness of having 5 teachers. She also participated in cross country and NJHS. She particularly loves the Knitting and Crochet Club at her school and continues to be quite the amazing crafter. Ellie loves being in band and playing the flute. She has an incredible natural musicality and drive to improve. It is her goal to learn 5 instruments by high school graduation. She is a great help around the house, especially when it involves baking.
Jakob turned the big 8! He was baptized and was so happy to begin making covenants. He loves 3rd grade and is my most responsible and diligent student. He has finally started to grow a bit this year and is as skinny as ever (with deceivingly chubby cheeks). Jakob LOVES being a cub scout! He had so much fun at the best outer-space themed day camp in June. Jakob loves to draw Pokemon (he is so artistic!) and read Deltora Quest and Magic Treehouse books.
Jalie stormed the kindergarten with her charm and determination. It is so funny to see her make friends--she always ends up being a leader. Even if others won't do what she wants, she acts like their ideas were hers all along. She has become more and more of a comedian (as evidenced by my Facebook posts). She had her ears pierced and was exceptionally brave! Jalie LOVED playing with her cousins all summer long. My brother, Steve, and his family of 7 stayed in our guesthouse. It was a crazy summer and Jalie loved every second. She also became quite a good swimmer.
We vacationed in Disneyland with the entire Edington family in October. It was amazingly fun! The last night, we watched the World of Color display from a rooftop terrace at The Grand California Hotel and had a private hot cocoa party. It was completely magical.
We hope you and yours are enjoying a truly wonderful Christmas full of the spirit of Christ! We love our family and friends so much and thank you for helping our lives to overflow with happiness!
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