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Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Christmas 2006
You have probably already read this (since you are here), but if not, here is our 2006 family letter:
December 31, 2006
Dear Friends,
In keeping with our well established family tradition, this is the Annual McClelland Post-Christmas Family Letter (things are just too hectic before the 25th to work on it!). We are in the process of updating our blog, http://mcclellands8.blogspot.com/, where you can see pictures.
Since we did not send a letter last year, here’s a brief recap of 2005. Eddie married Andrea Howell in the Washington, DC temple on 4/23/05, and Sara married Christopher Hiltner on 5/14/05. In June of 2005, Matt moved his family to Eagan, MN for his Dermatology residency.
We have just finished celebrating our 26th Christmas in our home on Bridgeport Court – so many years, so many memories! There are very few things in life that are certain, but one of them is that you will find us here if you come to visit (and another certain thing is that you will be welcome to stay with us during that visit). Anyway, it was a wonderful year for our family:
Chris – Had a very successful year academically at BYU. He was toying with the idea of getting a combined Economics/Accounting degree, but a boooring (!) accounting course changed his mind. This fall, Chris got a job as an Economics 110 TA.
Dave – Continues to plug away at his very difficult major—Mechanical Engineering—at BYU, somehow keeping his wonderful sense of humor. He and Chris are roommates in an apartment just south of campus, which facilitates the sharing of a car and a computer. Along with Mom, Dave took a road trip from VA to Provo in said car in August.
Eddie and Andrea – After getting his Masters of Accounting Degree at BYU, Eddie is working for Price Waterhouse Coopers in Columbus, Ohio (and should acquire his CPA in the next month or so). Andrea graduated with a Psychology degree and was hired by the Ohioanna Library. She has informed her disappointed employer that she will be leaving when she becomes a mother next June. For pictures and more news: http://mcclellands.blogspot.com/.
Sara and Big Chris (we call him “Big Chris” because he is big and to distinguish him from “Little Chris”) – In November, they became the owners of a beautiful home in Potomac Falls, VA. Sara continues her successful career with Computer Sciences Corporation, while Chris left CSC for new opportunities with the Siegfried Group. See http://hiltners.blogspot.com/ for more news and pictures.
Matt, Emily, Annabelle, Ben and Jake – Matt has another 1.5 years to go in his dermatology residency (although he is considering doing a one year fellowship). Emily is going to bestow another grandchild on us in July (one can never have enough grandchildren). The children are growing up so nicely – good genes & good parents! Check out http://emilatt.blogspot.com/, where Matt has posted links to some awesome videos and his Christmas letter.
Dan – Continues to work for a property inventory firm and serves in the Elders’ Quorum Presidency in his Ward. It is wonderful to see him once a week for dinner, and to feel his warm, happy spirit.
Mary Anne – Continues to work at Windows by Betty and for a Washington Post Distributor. With the nest empty, there is more time for service and travel.
Charles – Has had a lot of soul stretching experiences this year, mostly associated with church-related responsibilities - it is so much harder to get others to do a job, than to do it yourself! A major highlight of the year has been his opportunity to visit various state capitals (Phoenix, Lincoln, Des Moines, Albany, Columbus, and Minneapolis – and San Juan and California next month) to provide investment planning instruction to state and local government homeland security officials.
Well, that is it until next year - have a safe and joyful New Year!
Love,
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