Merry Christmas 2009!

Once again this year has been very eventful and exciting for us. Here is a little update on all of us.

Zach- Zach is in his 3rd year of teaching. He teaches choir and guitar at South Cache Middle School in Hyrum, Utah, and is loving it. He is still in the Army Band, and unfortunately for all of us, this month is beard month (when all the members of the band have a beard growing contest). FYI, Zachy always loses. Zach also joined a band called “Local Grown.” Look for Local Grown in a few upcoming appearances on KSL’s Studio 5. Local grown has written the new theme song for Studio 5 and you will hear it on the show starting in February!

Amy- Of course the big news here is that Amy is expecting a baby girl! Little Matilda (we’re about 85% on that name) is due March 26th. Amy is nearing her 3rd trimester and that is always bad news for all of you (I get mean from here on out. Sorry… hormones and all that). Amy is in her 3rd year of nursing (no, not 3 years of nursing babies thank goodness), that’s 3 years of working as a nurse. She is still at McKay Dee Hospital on the surgical floor, and loves it!

Tyger- Tyger is in the 1st grade and is very smart and above average in all of his school subjects. He has lost a total of 6 teeth (4 in the last couple of months). Last week he had a “Toothless Joe” party at his friend’s house. Any more lost teeth and we will have to puree all of his food! Tyger has been taking karate this year and is doing so well. Watch out for his karate chops! Tyger is still as energetic and happy as he has been since the day he was born. He is sensitive and caring and always makes our home a happier one.

Tatum- Tatum is 4 ½ years old and as cute as ever. She is very excited for a new baby sister, especially since she wanted a girl and knew it was a girl all along. Incidentally, our kitty is excited for the new baby as well because she will get a break from Tatum. Tatum is very, VERY attentive to kitty. Tatum is also taking karate but hasn’t taken to it quite as well as Tyger. Most of karate class for Tatum consists of her whipping other students with her belt, break dancing on the floor, and running in circles around the teacher. Ah 4 year olds… Karate aside, Tatum is the sweetest and funniest child and we love her so much!

Matilda- Tilly is getting bigger and bigger by the day, as evidenced by the fact that I can feel her jumping off my bladder and bouncing off of my ribs. I think she will be spunky, especially since Matilda means “mighty in battle.” Can’t wait to hold her in my arms!

Katherine Dander (Kitty)- Kitty is getting fatter and fatter, sleepier and sleepier, and more and more moody. But she is also very soft and purrs for us quite frequently. Love that kitty!

We hope your holidays are filled with happiness and love!

Love,

The Putnams