Annual Christmas Letter

For all you locals who really know what is going on with us but want to read about it anyway!


The annual Christmas letter...


As I begin to think about writing this year’s letter, I just can’t help but chuckle at all the crazy blessings we have been given this year. I distinctly remember making some comment about not asking me when the next little Reid was coming. I should know better than to speak without thinking first, especially after all these years!


We started 2008 off with some unexpected news, we were pregnant! We were so excited and tried not to think about how life would be changing: two sharing a room, two in diapers, three boys running around this house, etc. The pregnancy was a bit different this time, harder to take it easy with two little boys at home. We made it through the summer and Cole Jackson surprised us with his arrival on August 29th, Caden’s 4th birthday. Cole was about 3 weeks early, but was just fine. He weighed in at 8lbs 4oz and is growing just like his brothers. He is 3 months old now and over 16lbs. He has started laughing, smiling, and more importantly for this tired momma, sleeping through the night! He loves being entertained by his two big brothers!


Carter Andrew is about to celebrate his 2nd birthday the day after Christmas. He has had a busy year of growing up. He moved into a big boy bed in July and now shares a room with Caden. Carter is often found tagging along with Caden and playing whatever game Caden has told him to play. He really enjoys music and his new thing is playing a guitar, drums, or his stomach while singing (yelling) at the top of his lungs! He also loves to love on his baby brother! Carter always wants to hold Cole, pat him, or give him his binky! He is a very caring little boy.


Caden Montgomery is a 4 year old wise beyond his years! He turned 4 in August and didn’t seem to mind too much that Baby Cole was born on his special day! Caden is at Free Spirit Preschool this year and doing wonderfully. He is in a larger class this year which really helps him with his social skills. He loves to be busy and is always coming up with ways for he and Carter to play. They are often outside being boys, digging in dirt, playing in mud, trying not to get into trouble. He has been a huge help this year, helping with Cole and Carter, and even Jack!


Cory is still working hard at the store and it is doing well I might add! He decided we needed to get into the rental property game this year. We have already learned a few lessons, so if you are thinking about buying a rent house…call him for the “what not to do list”! He still teaches our young adult class at church and is working on creating a bigger young adult ministry there. God has really burdened his heart for all the unchurched young couples in our community. It is exciting to see how Cory is leading us to reach out to them!


I have my hands full most days, needless to say, but I love it dearly. I say it all the time, but I am truly blessed to be the mother of three wonderful, energetic, handsome little boys. They keep me on my toes and there is never a dull moment around here. I still do MOPS, AWANAs, coordinate the nursery for Sunday mornings, and find time to blog about all of our adventures. Come visit and check out what we are doing throughout the year http://www.sahm22boys.blogspot.com/


Even though we always seem busy, we are never too busy to hear from friends and family. We pray you are all doing well and that you have a blessed holiday season and a very Merry Christmas!


Love from the Reid Family
Cory, Kara, Caden, Carter, and Cole