2015 Christmas Card

We sent out some Christmas cards this year with a little 'highlights' poem.  And since I know that I didn't get it out to everyone, here it is:

Houle Highlights – 2015

Upon us is the end of the year & the Holidays,

It makes us reflect in so many ways.

Sit back, grab a drink, and put up your feet,

Read the reflection of our year – it even has a beat!

2015 was a big year full of big change,

New job, house & places - quite the range!

We feel extremely blessed for the way it all went,

With lots of growth, learning & family time it was a year well spent!

As a family we traveled to lots of places - some old, some new,

San Fran, Yellowstone, Chicago, Montana & Boston to name a few.

The best being our 5 year anniversary trip to Pureto Vallarta, Mexico,

With free food, sun, relaxing, & adventures it had us like, “woah!”

Now to reflect each of us one by one,

To see how individually we got the year done.

We’ll start with our main man domiNATE,

As he had the biggest year with most on his plate.

Nate started the year being blasted with a heavy dose of radiation,

By March he was declared CANCER FREE – we had a big celebration!

Nate didn’t skip a beat after his cancer trial –handled it amazingly great,

In May he accepted the Head XC/Track Coach job at Idaho State!

Both teams got smarter, stronger, & improved along with their Coach,

After all he’s been through there isn’t a thing he can’t approach!

Kacee took on this year one running step at a time,

She learned she could handle a lot, even when things aren’t sublime.

With Nate as her coach she ran the Boston Marathon & lots of races,

She accomplished long time goals with big PRs & even a few first places!

She learned & acquired a new found love for home remodeling & design,

With Nate’s help she fixed up their new place & made it shine!

Kacee has learned & grown quite a lot through experiences & play,

Her belly growing the most with a baby that will join us in May!

And last, but certainly not least, our favorite, little Ames

He loves to run, jump, kick, & play all sorts of games.

There isn’t a moment that he isn’t moving, smiling, talking, or learning,

He’s smart as a whip, never forgets a thing, his mind is always turning.

Ames’ love for trucks has only grown deeper – firetrucks taking the cake,

He also loves to sing, color, & give hugs & kisses - make our heart ache!

Nursery, swimming, & playing with friends make this 2 year old happy,

He teaches us what is most important & always makes us feel very sappy!

With big changes & adventures 2015 was one of the best years,

We are thankful for you & hope our reflection didn’t bore you to tears!

May your holiday season be very merry & bright,

Let us not forget Christ who is truly the light.

Merry Christmas!