December 2012

you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21b

Dear Family & Friends,

Throughout Bible history, names were chosen as an extension of family, descriptions of events, or personal characteristics. The names of Jesus dictated by God himself were clear descriptions of the why Jesus came into the world. -Mike person, purpose, and plan of Jesus life. The Christmas season is a perfect time to revisit and remember We are so blessed to have enjoyed another year of good health and blessings from the Lord. Though this year did not turn out like we had imagined with building the Drive-In facility, Mike & I have kept very busy in many other ways. Mike will travel to Colombia, South America in January. time with her horses on the weekends. Jennifer, 31, lives in Ohatchee, and aside from working for Purohit Pediatric Clinic, enjoys Sarah, 30, and Wes, enjoy living in Calera again; he continues with 38pages.com and she is homeschooling three of their five children. Brynleigh, 9, is taking art lessons; Evan, 7, is mo., enjoy playing and discovering anything new. taking tennis lessons, and Layna, 5, is thrilled to be taking ballet. Levi, 4, and Trenton, 19 Rebekah, 28, is very happy to have Oscar home again. She continues to work at Publix in Hoover. Nathan, 4, enjoyed soccer this fall and spending time with his cousins. David, 26, and Cricket both keep busy at their jobscar detailing and teaching K3. Kevin, 5, is in 1st grade and doing very well; Allie Faith, 3, loves to go to K3 with her mom! Tate would have been 17 mo. old this Christmas and though we miss him, he is still very alive in our thoughts and memories.

Timothy, 24, and Carolyn moved into a new apartment in Prattville. She works at Chickfil-A as an assistant manager, while Tim is still searching for a full time job and is helping in the technology department of their church.

Joshua, 22, and Krystal live in Hope Hull and are buying their first home and enjoying country living with their two rabbits, two puppies, and hoping to move their horse there soon. Moody Bible Institute and attempt online schooling next semester and get a job. college life in the dorm. Stephen, 20, just finished his 3rd semester at AUM and is planning to transfer his credits to Samuel, 18, is home from SeBC for Christmas break and has really enjoyed his 1st semester of Joseph, 14, continues home schooling 8th grade and started bowling once a week this semester. May the Lord bless you as you find ways to share the love of Jesus all throughout the Christmas season and into the coming year! Love, Mike, AnnaMae & family He is active with the youth group of our home church.