It’s hard to believe that 2025 is just around the corner—and even harder to believe that 2024 is almost over! It feels like just yesterday it was December 1993, and we were living in Seguin. Since it’s been quite a while since my last blog post and Christmas card, it’s time to catch some of you up on our lives.
The biggest and most exciting update is about our oldest daughter! She’s now out of law school, married, and raising the most adorable little boy on the planet. Clark turned two in August and has quickly become the center of her world. Courtney and Rick live in Rockwall, Texas, where Rick is running Patriot Paws, and Courtney works as a corporate lawyer for a franchise holding company. I’ll include pictures at the end of this letter!
Meagann has also been doing wonderfully. She’s married, graduated from college, and is living her best life close to us in Las Cruces. Her husband, Erik, works as a university police officer, and Meagann is teaching at a local middle school.
And then there’s our youngest, Clay—can you believe he’s 25 now? What?! Even bigger news: he’s engaged to Ellie, a lovely young lady from Denver. Ellie is currently finishing her master’s degree in Barcelona (yes, definitely living her best life!). Meanwhile, Clay is a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and is stationed somewhere in the Middle East. While I wouldn’t call his current situation “living his best life,” we couldn’t be prouder of the man he’s become. Their wedding is scheduled for September 2025.
Greg and I are now living in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He’s working as a corporate HR professional, and I’m teaching ELA Resource and Inclusion in El Paso, TX. As for retirement—well, I can’t say when that will happen just yet. Right now, I’m absolutely in love with my students. They make me laugh every single day. Sure, there are rough moments, and not every day is smooth sailing, but the good times far outweigh the bad.
Greg and I spend way too much time driving back and forth to Dallas. If anyone’s looking for the perfect Christmas gift for us, a time portal or a 737 would be ideal—just imagine how much easier that trip would be!
