Linden is 4 and a half and if you remember that age, you've got some idea how much fun and frustration he's been contributing to our family. He's definitely his own person, but still looks up to his big brother. He loves Lego, puzzles, peanut butter and jelly.

Xavier is in first grade and about to turn 7. Lunch is his favorite part of school and he's become a bit of a school lunch connoiseur. He's also quite good at Math and getting a bit more confident about reading every day.

Michelle is... getting more beautiful with each passing year. She continues treating patients part-time at Hennepin Healthcare and full-time as a Mom. She also finds time for activism, advocacy and of course travel. She visited Big Sur on a Women's retreat this fall.

Jake is a Dad with long hair. He was promoted this year and is now the lead engineer of a new SPS Commerce application. He's trying to be the best role model he can be for his sons and younger team members at work. Jake got to be a part of this amazing Kubb team that took first place in a tournament last October.

Here's one more high point from our year. A week of family camping at Gunflint Lodge in the BWCA.

Thank you for being a part of our lives. ❤️