Our Christmas Letter

Well to make a long story short, I ordered our Christmas cards at the beginning of the month and the store cancelled my order and emailed me at a wrong address to tell me.  That is why we are going "electronic" this year.

2011 ...

was a year that changed our family FOREVER.  Im sure we will all remember this year.

The year started out great when we welcomed our newest child to the mix.

Ellie Dombek 

(She won't have a middle name until she gets married and her 

maiden name will become her middle name)

Born February 3rd at 10:44am

She was a perfect 7lbs 13 oz and 20 1/2 inches long

     Everyone was so excited to meet her.  She brings us together as a family, because every member of this family is blood related to her!  I have been blessed to stay at home with her and be there to take care of her and watch her grow.  She started out with some sensitive tummy issues and was a cranky baby, but after getting her on soy formula she has been great.  She is almost 11 months old now.  She has 6 teeth and LOVES to EAT!  She is a smiley happy baby.  She gets sooo excited when her big sisters or daddy come home....she starts clapping and squealing with delight.  We are so blessed to have her in our family.
   
     When Ellie was 6 weeks old we went on her first trip.  We went to Washington to visit Greg's Sister and her family.  It was great to get to meet them and hang out.  We had a great time and I am sure they liked meeting Ellie

(Greg and Ellie on a ferry ride)

     This summer the girls and I took our annual trip to the beach in San Clemente, CA with our whole extended family.  We DROVE (along with my sister and some of her kids)!  Yes, it was a long 20+ hours, but it was very fun.  Ellie got to meet her great grandparents, and tons of aunts, uncles and cousins!  Kaden and Brylie had a great time playing in the sand and hot tub with their cousins.

(Some of the kids cousins and Great Gpa Holman)

   This year Kaden turned 8. (Now she is almost 9)  She was baptized by her Grandpa Holman at church.  She is in the 3rd grade.  She was sad that none of her friends from last year were in her class.  She has made new friends and her favorite subjects are math and art.  She is still taking gymnastics classes and enjoys doing gymnastics and dances during recess time.  She is a great 2nd Mother to Ellie (and to anyone else who she can boss around).  She really has a sweet and caring heart.  She always thinks about others feelings.  We are so blessed to have her in our family.

(First day of School)

    Brylie (almost 7) is in the 1st grade.  She is doing excellent at school and getting the best grades possible.  She says her favorite subject is math.  She is one of the best readers in her class and enjoys reading chapter books already!  This fall she decided to play soccer.  It was her first season.  She started out a little timid but scored her first goal in her last game.  Once she got down the rules and got aggressive, she did so good!

Brylie is a smart, funny girl who likes to keep us all laughing.  We are so blessed to have her in our family!

(Brylie is in the Orange-about to kick the ball)

    Jaren (almost 3) is an energetic, loving boy.  He has the BEST time when he gets to come hang out with his three sisters.  He cries and won't let go of his daddy when he has to leave.  We were worried that he might be jealous of the new baby, but he is very protective of her.  He is gentle and sweet with her!  He is definitely a daddy's boy though!  He loves having his daddy throw him around and play with him.  He is very talkative and happy.  We are so blessed to have him in our family.

(Jaren loves doing "boy things" with daddy!)

    Greg continues working at BE Aerospace.  He loves his job and is doing great at it.  There was nothing but praises said about him at his work Christmas party.  But even more, he loves being a Daddy.  He tucks Ellie in to sleep every night so mommy can have some time off :)  

    We hope this letter finds all of our family and friends having a great holiday season.  We love keeping in touch with you all and feel free to stop by if you are ever in Missouri.....we would love to have you.

                                                                              Love, 

                                                                          The Dombek Bunch:

                                                                         Greg, Heather, Kaden, Brylie, Jaren and Ellie

Our beautiful children!

Thanksgiving

It was a great holiday as to be expected.  We had a great time hanging out with family and filling our bellies with all kinds of yummy foods.  We have so much to be thankful for!

 This is the grapes & cheese kabob turkey that we made!

 Ellie LOVED all the yummy foods!  Her favorite thing to do is eat, so we think this will be 

her favorite holiday :)

I can't see why she wouldn't love it! 

(Taylor wait until you have your own kids....payback will come!)

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