I am writing this letter to say best wishes to everyone for the Christmas and New Year.
Ruff. Ruff. When I look back the one word we will use to describe 2011 is BUSY. That may have been the same word used to describe previous years, but you get the point. We’ve had a happy, busy year in the Mac House! Although, we’d love to call each and everyone of you personally to get your family updates and share ours, I realize busy schedules work against us so here is my best effort to bring you up to speed. You can also get updates at www.macgrandle.com . 2011 was the year of ball, hockey, Europe and ME for the MacGrandle family.
David spent over a year planning a 2 1/2 week family trip to Europe in June. They flew to London (bus tour, small hotel rooms, Les Mis, Wicked, Tube), took a train under the English Channel to Paris (smaller hotel rooms, Louvre, stolen iPhone, Disney Europe, Eiffel Tower, Seine boat tour, bus tour, Arch de Triomphe, Notre Dame, Paris Opera house, Metro ), took an overnight hotel train to Barcelona (Las Ramblas, Gaudi, Olympic stadium, rain) and then embarked on a 7 day Mediterranean cruise ( Nice, Toulon, Monte Carlo, Florence, Rome, Vatican City, Naples, Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Flow Rider), and all returning safely back to Texas through London.
Alex completed her freshman year at Frisco High School with amazing academic and softball success. She earned Honorable Mention All District and All Academic All District playing varsity softball and received her varsity letter man jacket. She hit two over-the-fence home runs and enjoys the camaraderie with her team. Alex is now a sophomore and is active in many school clubs. She drives in 6 months. AHHHH!
Maddie is now a very busy 7 th grader. She too brings home all “A” report cards. She just finished playing volleyball, and is now playing basketball for school. She continues to play the flute and is in the 8th grade symphonic band. Maddie is still playing lots of softball (picking up on four different teams) and played in 24 weekend tournaments. She had to take a short break over the summer due to a back injury. She is now recovering from getting 2 teeth pulled at the dentist and a visit to the periodontist to pull 2 more baby teeth and expose 2 adult teeth in preparation for brace$.
Andrew continues to play select hockey and baseball. He is on the ice 4+ times a week. Dad wishes the coaching was a bit better. Andrew also played baseball on a couple different teams this past year. In late summer, he cracked the growth plate in his elbow and was told to rest. He missed a month of hockey and fall ball season. He is unable to play baseball again until spring. He is an active 5 th grader who rides his bike and rip stick, and to Dad’s disliking plays video games when the weather is bad. Dad really can’t complain as Andrew also maintains an “A” average in school.
Natalie is the family glue making sure the Mac household runs smoothly. She knows every ice rink and ball diamond in the DFW area and when/where every school activity is scheduled. She is also the taxi that gets everybody where they need to be. She is looking for a cook who enjoys preparing meals for a family of five. Ah heck...you might as well add someone that loves to do tons of laundry. All interested can apply by email.
ME, I joined the family in July. I was a birthday present to Mom. I enjoy chasing my best friend Coco and playing with the MacGrandles, my family. I have been enjoying the good life. I get treated like a TOTAL PRINCESS. I think Coco is a bit jealous of me.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
Lola ( Dad calls me "Fluffy")
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