The Valencic Family Newsletter

 The June 14th, 2004 version.


Hi!  I know it's been a while since we've updated, and I'm sorry about that.  We get kind of busy and I don't spend as much time doing all the extras on the computer.  (and this gets time consuming if I try and do it right).

Two big pieces of news- Tom got a new calling, and we have a new little Valencic on the way, due sometime in late January.  (so far the due date is January 25th, 2005).  With our insurance... the closest doctor that delivers at a close enough doctor is still 27 miles away... email for more details hehe.  We ARE due around Groundhog day...  Baby's website is HERE.  First doctor appointment is this Wednesday.

Tom's been called to be the 2nd counselor in the Branch presidency (busy busy busy!)  So, while he was finding out about his new calling I was getting practice at getting the kids out the door on time and to church... hey, we were on time!  I am the secretary in the Relief Society, if you didn't know.  However, we can tell that this is going to be a major time consuming responsibility for Tom, on top of choir practice and even just normal family life.

Michael is still 7, very into Harry Potter and Star Wars as well, and reading Harry Potter with Mom and Dad.  He can't wait to see the 3rd movie, which we aren't sure when he'll see it... but for sure not until we finish reading the book.  He will probably be baptized the first week of December this year.  He loves Primary, reads so much, and loves playing just about anything.  Michael is loving learning about money and math.

Benjamin is still 5 years old, and his list of sight words is growing daily.  He is learning in leaps and bounds, about sounds and numbers.  He wants to be able to read on his own but it hasn't come easy.  He loves playing with anything Michael is, taking care of his baby brother, and playing with Emilie, too, sometimes.  They all love Legos.  He is also growing taller at a very quick pace.  Recently he's started playing 1st grade computer games as well as Kindergarten level.

Emilie is now 4 years old, and busy as her brothers.  She loves the computer as well, and loves watching the boys or playing herself, she is not as big on Legos, Star Wars, or Harry Potter.  She loves dress up, reading, or playing with her princess dolls.
She can also be found dancing, singing, or reading to her dolls.  She also likes to help Mom with anything she is working on.
She isn't too keen on sharing a room with Nathanael, but is getting better.

Nathanael is walking all over the place, but not talking too much.  He has a funny habit of moving his legs one at a time, and gets overexcited.  He has blonde curly hair, and grey/blue/green eyes.  (we think...)  He has 12 teeth, poor guy, and his favorite food (lately) is cheese.  We don't know what he thinks of having a younger sibling yet, or what he thinks about anything at all.  He will be in Nursery in a little over 3 months.

Please come visit us!  We are about 3 hours from just about anywhere.  Call, write, or email.  HUGS!

Tabitha, Tom, and family 

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