Merry Christmas from our family to yours

To our friends and family.

I hope this "letter" finds you and your family during the joyful time of the year as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. As Derek and I reflect upon the year we are thankful for the many blessings we have bee given this year!

Its hard to believe the 2008 year is coming to a close. A lot has happen to the Loseke family. As it has been almost a year ago we found out that we would be blessed with a child, who will soon be 4 months.

In May Derek and I moved from the apartment living into our home here in Omaha and have been slowly making it feel like home. We have decorated most of the rooms and have made the beginning of many memories . Derek enjoyes being able to mow the grass and not so much enjoyes shoveling the snow. I have enjoyed the larger kitchen where I can now explore my cooking and baking skills. (Ha ha ha).

In September we welcomed the birth of our daughter Caitlin Rae, who was born on the 4th, which is a very special day for her daddy as it is his birthday as well. She has brought us great joy and laughter. She has now learned to roll over, scoot on her back across the room and combat a double ear infection.

We also found time and energy to take Caitlin on her first road trip to visit her family in Kansas for Thanksgiving, it was a wonderful time to spend with family and eat some wonderful food. Derek and I also ventured into having Thanksgiving at our house this year, which all and all didn't turn out to bad at all. Only a minor injury happened on Derek's hand.

So our year in review comes to a end we realize we had an amazing 2008 and hope that yours was as well. May God bless you and your family during the holidays and in 2009!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Love,
Derek, Barb and Caitlin Loseke