2007 Case Family Christmas Newsletter, December 2007Merry Christmas to our friends and family across the globe. We hope that 2007 has treated you well and look forward to an interesting year to come.
Our family now numbers five: Aaron, Cindy, Miri, Raven, Damon. We currently live in Leesburg, Virginia which is about an hour west of Washington D.C.
From 1999 until recently, Aaron had worked for Network Solutions, as the head of their Web Design & Development Group. In 2006, Aaron took a position with VeriSign as head of their User-Interface/Web Design & Development Group for their products and services. Aaron also runs his freelance Web Development company, Luminae Interactive. Aaron is the Communication Specialist
for our local church congregation. Aaron is into movies, computer games and LOST.
Cindy is currently homeschooling the children, which is busy and enjoyable for all. Cindy is very active in a regional home school co-op organization where homeschooled kids from 3 states gather for field trips and activities. They have especially enjoyed historical sites such as Washington D.C. and the Smithsonian, Mount Vernon, and Colonial Williamsburg. Cindy works in the Activity Days program for the youth in our local church congregation. Cindy also belong to a local book group which studies various literary works. Cindy's interests include teaching and taking care of the kids (and Aaron), napping, surfing and shopping online, Heroes, House, LOST, and travel (Luray Caverns in Shenandoah National Park, and a quick trip to Utah to visit family).
Miranda is 10 and loves to draw; she recently participated in a local Art Show. This month, Miranda received her Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do which she really enjoys and wants to continue. This summer, Miri also learned how to ride a horse and provide for its care. She loves to read books, including the Harry Potter series, which she re-read in honor of book seven's release and the release of the 5th movie in the series. One of Miri's favorite things is to quote from Monty Python's Holy Grail movie and their Flying Circus series.
Raven is 6 and loves to sing, draw, jump down from high places, and otherwise imagine and have fun. She enjoys playing with her stuffed animals, matchbox cars, and drawing on her magna-doodle. Some of Raven's favorite things include Laurie Berkner, the UpsideDown Show, and Max & Ruby. Raven has really gotten into reading this year and enjoys books about silly animals. Raven has several Webkinz which she plays with Miri in the Webkinz online world. Raven recently cut her long hair short and donated it to the Locks of Love charity.
Damon is 2 and loves to run, jump and otherwise climb things. He enjoys playing with trucks and is obsessed with trains. He is speaking quite a bit now and often entertains us with his unique pronunciations and insights. He has an active imagination and usually organizes all his toys into families for playing. Damon is into Max & Ruby and the movie Cars. He is always on the go and loves to play outside.
We look forward to 2008 with eager abandon. Hope yours is splendid. Check back here often for ongoing updates.
Aaron, Cindy, Miri, Raven, Damon
everyone@planetcase.com