Happy Holidays! This year, we decided to forgo the traditional holiday update and jump on the "blogging" bandwagon. Thanks to all of you who surfed over to read the happenings of our family.
2007 was an exciting year for our family and was filled with lots of challenges and our share of fun and "firsts."
Erik started the year in a new job as the Vice President of Marketing for ID Watchdog, a Denver-based company that provides identify theft protection to consumers. Though the new position requires a daily commute to downtown Denver, he is enjoying the challenges associated with working to help build a new and exciting business. And, as if a new job wasn't enough, in January 2007, Erik launched a campaign for Mayor of the City of Thornton. On November 6 -- after nearly 10 months of campaigning -- Erik was elected Mayor with 40% of the vote in a 5-person race. On November 20, Erik was officially sworn in as the Mayor (on Quincy's 6th birthday). It was a very proud moment for our family as he took the reigns of leadership for a growing city with 120,000 residents. Erik and Holly also celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on September 20th. Unable to take an extended anniversary trip because of the campaign, we're looking forward to a belated trip to Mexico sometime in 2008!
Holly continued her primary duty as "Mom" to Quincy and Grace in 2007 while also managing to teach Marketing, Public Relations, English Composition and remedial English at the University of Phoenix, Colorado Technical University and ITT Tech. Of course, Holly also played the role of "Chief Supporter" in the Hansen for Mayor campaign. Among other exciting highlights of 2007 included a trip to Game 3 of the National League Division Series featuring our beloved Colorado Rockies versus the Arizona Diamondbacks! In her other "free" time, Holly does write an occasional article for the Midlands Business Journal in Omaha (owned and published by Holly's Uncle Bob Hoig) and volunteers at Quincy's kindergarten class twice a month.
Speaking of Quincy, he entered afternoon kindergarten at Silver Creek Elementary this fall and is enjoying all that kindergarten has to offer. Reading, ceramics, P.E., library, Chinese class and "Club Amigos" are the tops of his list of fun activities! Quincy also played soccer and T-ball and is quite a competitive young man. On November 20th, Quincy turned six years old and we celebrated the next day with laser tag at Boondocks. He continues to amaze and humor us with his witty remarks and mature insights. Probably our favorite line of the year came when a Red Robin ice cream dessert was delivered to our table. Quincy's line: "Quincy to Mommy: Delicious has arrived!"
Grace, age 4 going on 13, started preschool at Eastlake Montessori School where she is busy learning to read and to identify all the continents and nearly all of the countries in North America (which most adults can't). When she's not in school, Gracie is often busy caring for her numerous stuffed animals and challenging Quincy to contests of strength and intellect. Gracie has also become quite a "fashionista" and really loves "bling." The more sequins and glitter on clothes (as long as they are pink) is better! After many tears and a lot of negotiations, Gracie also became the new proud owner of Bella, a 6-month-old gray tabby cat. While technically Bella and Tang (our other cat, a former neighborhood stray) are family cats, they clearly prefer Grace to anyone else in the family. She certainly has a way with animals.
During the last few weeks our family has reflected on our many blessings. We give thanks daily for all that we have, and mostly for our wonderful family and friends. Overscheduled lives and circumstance make it difficult to "catch up" with all of you on a regular basis, but please know that you are often in our thoughts and our prayers, especially during this mostly holy of seasons. We have enjoyed receiving and reading our many holiday greetings from many of you!
It's our hope that we'll continue to update this blog continuously so that we can better keep in contact with our family and friends. Please feel free to leave a comment or update about your family as well!
God bless you all! Merry Christmas and best wishes for peace and happiness in the New Year.
With Love,
Erik, Holly, Quincy & Grace
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