Quick Update

Well, we’ve come through the holiday season just fine.  We had a fabulous “Martin Christmas” on January 3 at the Bruinsma’s in Belleville.  Not many photos this year because it’s just not the same without having the Stricklands home.  However, all of us in attendance had a great time, hosted once again by Joan, John, Matt, Jamie and Stacey with the rest of us enjoying their hospitality - Sharon, Rich, Trevene, Brooklyn, Jaxon, Skylar and Taylon, Lois, the Lynns, Kelly and Samantha, Shaun and of course, me.  Carol, Tim, Jacob, Jessica and Chloe are coming home from Three Hills, Alberta this summer (and we are all looking forward to their visit).  Those who weren’t able to make it - Jason, Krista, Don, Jenn, Lincoln and Wes.  And we missed them.  Lots of food, fun and reminiscing about our lives on the farm.  Great fun was had by all.

One thing is that we (Martin Girls) have decided that it’s time for another girls weekend so we will be planning a visit to New York (Lynn’s) sometime in 2009.  Probably in July when Carol can leave the kids with Tim and take a few days to visit that fabulous city.

Now, it’s back to work. 

Once again, wishing all our family and friends as safe and prosperous 2009!!!

And let’s keep in touch…