It's December!! It ceases to surprise me when I realize it's time to write another newsletter. It seems like just yesterday I was doing this. Surely it can't be time to do it again!! But alas, here we are, just a few weeks away from Christmas.
Matt: he has been going to school to finish his CCNA (computer networking) Certification. After this semester he will only have one more semester to go! This semester he was chosen to participate in an internship at the Maryville High School as part of the Tech Team. He has since completed it and really enjoyed the experience. He got a very good letter of recommendation for another internship we are hoping he gets next semester. This one also has the potential to turn into a full time job! He's currently busy preparing for finals, but is very happy to see that all his hard work is finally paying off. We couldn't be prouder of him.
Amber: I'm still a stay-at-home-momma/blogger/manager of all things Shoemaker. I've also started pursuing photography. I love it! I love taking pictures of people and hearing positive feedback. I'm looking to take some classes in the future, just so that I actually know what I'm doing.
Of course, when I'm not taking pictures of other people I am snapping away at my little family. They humor me (most of the time) when I have a sudden urge to go outside and take pictures.
Matthew: he is now the big 1-0 and is in the 3rd grade. He is tall and handsome and I'm not at all biased. He is always coming up with funny stories and has a fantastic imagination. He continues find different creative outlets. It can be a wide range of things: Legos (he made an ornament for the tree the other day.) Paper: drawing, paper airplanes, origami. The list goes on and on. He is always asking to do something together as a family. He truly loves being with us all. He's has a very sweet spirit and is always looking out for his little brother.
David: he is now 2 1/2 years old. We call him our "little rhino" for the way he will bulldoze his way through any and everything. When we go to the store we sometimes set him loose and if there is an open space he will lower his head like a bull and just take off. He loves to rough house but is still a very sweet boy. He loves to draw. (on everything, walls not excluded.) A few months ago we discovered by accident that he knows almost the entire alphabet! He can recognize them when written but has yet to master being able to sing the song. But he tries every day, singing "Now I know my E, F, G's!!" very loudly so we can all hear. He can recognize a few shapes and is just a little sponge ready to absorb any information I throw at him.
Here's the link to all things Shoemaker: www.thegooberfamily.blogspot.com
And my brand spankin new photography blog!: www.ambershoemakerphotography.blogspot.com
Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Stay safe, healthy and happy.
The Shoemakers
Matt
Amber
Matthew
David
