Dear Family and Friends,
2013 has been a busy year, we have grown as a family and
been blessed with so much and we would like to share with you some of the many
blessings we have had this year.
Derrick: So much to be grateful for. First and foremost my gratitude goes to my
Father in Heaven. He’s been great to us
this year. Next I want to express my
gratitude for my Savior, Jesus Christ. I
absolutely love this time of year because there’s such an opportunity for
everyone to give special attention and focus to the Lord and remember what’s
truly important. Top of the list would
be my beautiful, loving and sexy wife, Catherine. What she does for our family is amazing. If I could be half as strong and dedicated as
her it would be a miracle. Our kids have
really grown this year. Jayden’s getting
ready to go to elementary school and I can’t believe how quickly that happened. I’m very grateful that he’s made really good
friends and how well he plays with others.
Brennan is a heap of fun, with character to boot. He’s become a real three-year-old, both
literally and figuratively. His humor is
developing and I love watching his personality grow. Ashlynn has been such a wonderful addition to
our family. She’s quick to smile, loves
to dance and absolutely adores her mother.
She’s everything I’ve ever wanted in a daughter. Outside of family, I’m happy to be done with
my schooling…the end…period. I love
learning, and it was a great experience….and I’ve got a really expensive piece
of paper to show for it. All joking
aside though, I’m grateful that the Lord has blessed us in such a way that we
could pursue continued education. I hope
everyone has a very merry Christmas and that we all become a little better than
we were yesterday and try really hard to be better tomorrow than we are
today. Look to the Lord and as you draw
closer to Him, He’ll draw closer to you.
Catherine: I am so grateful for my handsome
husband who supports me in all I do. I grateful that he has a good job, and
that he works so hard for us. I am grateful that he was able to finish his MBA
this year and that he can use that extra time to spend with us. I am grateful
that we were able to have Jayden’s surgery and that now he can sleep better. Jayden is a wonderful child who never ceases
to amaze us. I am grateful that Brennan is potty trained and out of diapers!!
He is such a fun boy and is always so loving. I am grateful that I was able to
have a healthy and a safe delivery of our baby girl Ashlynn. She is a beautiful
light in our home. I am grateful for a wonderful community that pulls together
and helps those in need. I am grateful for our loving family and all their
support. I am grateful for our friends that show an amazing outpouring of love
to us. Most of all I am grateful for my Savior. I am grateful that he was born,
lived a glorious life and died for me.
Jayden: I am grateful for Mom and Dad, Ashlynn,
Brennan, house, friends, toys, drinks (milk juice and water), my birthday, Christmas,
Christmas trees, going to Holly’s house, Jesus and Mary and Joseph, games, and
Aunt Kelsey.
Brennan: I am grateful for presents, clothes,
friends, my birthday, family, church, I can go potty, Chick-fil-a, Jesus and
Mary, Mary Mountain Cookies, letters, numbers, cups, guns, swords, and
blankets.
Ashlynn: ( as observed by Mom and Dad): I am grateful for my Mom and Dad, my brothers, my kitty cat, real food (especially pizza), my binky, smiles, dancing and music, crawling and playing.
Love the Pauly Family
