Happy Holidays?

Over the last couple of years, I feel that the "Merry Christmas not Happy Holidays" debate is getting more fierce. I don't see the problem in saying "Happy Holidays instead of "Merry Christmas" since we are a country with many different religious views. I think it is just ignorant to ignore people that celebrate Chaunakah and Kwanzaa. Would we be so quick to dismiss those holidays if they weren't around Christmas? I do think it is more valid to argue to put Christ back in Christmas especially since the word "Christmas" comes from "Christ's Mass." I think if we put a little more Christ in Christmas perhaps "Happy Holidays" would then be just as acceptable "Merry Christmas." Anyways, we would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays from the Wuehler home.

December 2011

Dear Family and Friends,

Another year has come and gone and I hope that 2011 has been as kind to you as it has been to our family. This was a year of many great blessings. We made many friends the couple of years that we lived in Malibu and we really enjoyed our annual passes to Disneyland. We feel really fortunate that we were able to make so many memories with our family and friends at the “Happiest Place on Earth.” As much as we loved living in Malibu and going to the beach, we were deeply sadden when it had to come to an end and we had to say goodbye to the wonderful friends that we made.

Jim graduated in April from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA with a Masters in Business Administration and accepted a job at Epic in Verona, Wisconsin doing implementation and project managing. He started the Job June 1^st and the rest of us moved out to Wisconsin at the end of June not knowing what adventure was ahead. He enjoys what he is doing and all the traveling it entails.

Vanessa is enjoying being a stay at home mom to Isaac, Elizabeth and now William. There is never a dull moment and they seem to fill up her day. She never thought of herself as a country girl but she thinks the “country” has found her. Our town that we live in has 3500 people and she often jokes that there are more cows, corn and soybeans here than there are people. She misses CA a lot, but has enjoyed gardening, canning and taking the kids to the farm. She also enjoys working the UW Badger games and events.

Isaac is doing great and is making new friends. He played soccer this summer and is looking forward to next year when he is old enough to play flag football. He really enjoys his 4K (pre-kindergarten) class and learning his letters and numbers. Because he wasn't 5 by September 1^st, he has to wait until next year to start kindergarten. Isaac is our inquisitive child. He unknowingly plays “50 questions.” As annoying as it is sometimes, we admire his love for learning. He also really enjoys playing Wii, playing with his legos, cooking and being a big brother to Elizabeth and Isaac.

Elizabeth is 2 going on 12. She loves to go shopping and loves getting her hair, make up and nails done. She is Mommy's little helper and has such a sweet spirit. She also has a tomboy side and loves rough housing and bothering Isaac. She makes us laugh everyday and enjoys going to nursery at church to see her friends.

William made his debut into this world after 17 hours of labor on 11/10/11 at 6:35 am weighing 8lbs 11oz and measuring 20 inches long. He is the sweetest baby and we just can't get enough of his love. We look forward to seeing what type of personality he will have and how it will add to our family.

As 2012 approaches, our wish is that it will meet you with good health and many blessings. We miss each one of you and think of you often. Our door is always open if any of you feel up to a trip to the “Cheese” state.

Much Love,

The Wuehler Family

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