the Governors. In December, we took a family trip to the Dominican Republic and were blessed to have all of our children, their significant others and our grandson with us on the trip. We have been truly blessed and wish you many blessings and much joy and happiness in 2020.” Amanda
Jennifer “My 2019 went by quickly, as the years usually do. Bill, my husband, and I are trying our best to keep up with our 2 girls as we venture into another school year. My youngest hasstartedKindergartenand isnow “at thebigschool”as she calls it. Our oldest has started 4th grade. Bill and I are trying to keep our sanity relearning how to do 4th grade math since it has changed so much in the last 19 years! Hoping foranothergreatyearas2020quicklyapproaches.” Cyndi “2019 was another busy year at the Fortune house! My youngest daughter, Emma, started high school and is playingvolleyballand tennis.Myhusband,Terryand Ikeep busy getting to all of her games as well as those of our grand kids. My grandson, Camden, started kindergarten this year but lost his spot as the ‘youngest’ grandchild. His sister, Kennedy Logan Green, was born Oct 2 and is anothersweetaddition toournowninegrandchildren!We are looking forward toanothergreatyear in2020andwish everyone a safe and happy New Year!” Rebecca “Time flies when you are having fun. It is hard to believe 2019hascomeandgoneand ithasbeenagreatyear.My kids and I visited the Georgia Aquarium while visiting my twin sister and her family in Atlanta. We also had a few days of sun therapy in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Parasailing with my kids was wonderful and we just have to plan our next trip. Wishing everyone a great new year.” Holli “The year 2019 flew by! My family took a beach vacation to Miramar beach which was relaxing and well deserved. My daughter, Camryn, is a senior this year and is getting prepared to further her education. My oldest daughter, Baylie, is at USI and I’m proud to say she made the Dean’s List again. I’m looking forward to see what is in store for 2020 and I hope you have a great year.” Becky “2019 marks my 28th year at ARI and my 50th Birthday! I continuetoenjoyhelpingourpatientsfeelbetterandbecome active and independent again.This year I experienced my first trip to the Indy 500 and Carb Day. It was a mother’s day/birthday gift frommy husband. We enjoyed watching oneofour favoritebands,Foreigner,perform.We love80’s music!Mygirlsaredoingverywell innursingschool.Claire will graduate in 2020 and Emily in 2021. They are almost off the mom and dad payroll! I am very proud of both of “In April, I became an aunt again!!This summer my family and I enjoyed a lot of camping and boating. My daughter, Scarlett, enjoyed her first year of t-ball through YMCA. My husband,Chase,wasoneoftheteamcoaches.Scarlettalso startedhersecondyearofgymnasticsatDanceHavenas wellasherfirstyearofpreschool,whichshe loves! Istarted atARIat theendofAugustasapart timebillingassistant. Ihope2020bringseveryone lotsof joyandmemories that last forever!” Debbie “Whatabusyandexcitingyear2019hasbeenforourfamily! Our oldest son, Ian, got married at the beginning of May and our youngest son, Elliot, graduated from high school at the end of May. In June, we celebrated our middle son Eli’s 21st birthday and our daughter, Hana, started her 3rd yearofdentalschool.Weenjoyedmanyconcertsover the summer, with the highlight being third row floor seats to see the Rolling Stones at Soldier Field with my husband,
“Thisyearhasbeenaverybusyyeargettingused to have threekids!A teenager,a toddlerandan infant is a lotofworkandkeepingmebusy.Wemoved,only8 blocks, but have a lot more room in our new house. Things continue to look busy in our future but I love this crazy, beautiful life!” Adam “It was another great year at the Gilbert household! Westarted theyearwithKyliegettingherG tubeout and she is free of all specialists. We had a fun (and exhausting) road trip to Boston so I could run the BostonMarathonwhichwasanabsolutelyamazing experience. In the race I placed in the top 300 out of over 30k runners and the second place Indiana runneroverall.Sincewe like “run-cations”wealsodid a family trip to Indianapolis for theMonumentalHalf
Marathonwhere Iwasable to runmypersonalbest in thedistance.Mywife,Traci, wasable towrangleup the littleones foreachof those races tocomeandsupport and Iabsolutely lovehaving them there.KinzieandKylie turned4 inDecemberand Lukas had his first birthday in November. It was a big year for the Jasper Wildcats Cross Country team as well. I had a great time as assistant coach again, and the team came together and ran great on both the boys and girls side.The girls made it to Semi State again and had another state contender.The boys team made it to state as a team for the first time since 1952.” Ben
“It ishardtobelievethat2019 isalmostoverand2020 is at our doorstep. 2019 was a very good and very busy year. My wife, Jeri, and I spent what seemed likemostofour timeshuttlingourdaughter (Mia,age 14) and son (Max, age 12) between various athletic venues and school events. 2019 introduced us to thesportofcrosscountryandaVEX roboticsworld competition.Wearesomewhatadjusting tohavinga highschooler inourhouse.Howdid thatgethereso quickly? Jeri has had a unique opportunity to work
withaSwedish textbookpublishingcompanyover thepast fewyearsand thekids and I were lucky enough to be able to travel with her to Stockholm, Sweden over springbreak. Itwas interesting toseehowquicklyourchildrenpickedupSweden’s public transportationsystemandevena fewSwedishwords.Wewerealsoable to squeeze in a quick trip to Orange Beach, AL for some rest and relaxation. We are looking forward to the many adventures that 2020 will bring!” Megan
them. I wish a Happy New Year to you and your families.” Dawn
“This year has been full of new and exciting adventures. After 9 years together my husband, Clay, and I were married in October 2019. It was the most beautiful day full of so much love and joy. We love DIY projects and building things together, so we engaged on one of our biggest endeavors of buildingourownhome togetherwith thehelpofour families.Ourwedding receptionwasat the location
of our home, so this year has been extremely busy preparing for the wedding. We are excited to finish building the house and look forward to making it our home along with a little more free time too. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year full of joy and laughter!” Meghan “2019wasanexcitingyear forme!Myhusbandand I welcomed our 3rd child. Oaklyn Renee was born in May and is the sweetest addition to our family! Gavin is now 7, in 2nd grade, and is playing every sport he can. Reese is 4, in “big preschool”, and started gymnastics this year. She is really starting to break out of her shell! Our house is very busy! We are so excited for the holidays this year and to celebratewith familyand friends. Ihopeeveryonehasawonderfulholidayseason and a great 2020!!”
Tim, and our two youngest boys.Tim was awarded dad and husband of the year for those seats! We moved Elliot to college at Austin Peay State at the beginning of August and became empty nesters. Our first grandchild, Ralph Dean, was born to our son Ian and his wife Colleen on August 17th. Fall was spent traveling to watch Elliot run cross country for
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