my sister's Christmas letter
Dear Friends,
Another holiday season is upon us, full of love and compassion for our fellow man. In the spirit of the season, we wanted to share our exciting year with you.
Brent started his first year at MIT! Yes, he's their youngest student ever, but the other kids all love him and look after him. He's just about solved that pesky problem those wacky NASA scientists have been having with the Mars Lander.
Carly's now being tutored at home (only 8 and learning at a 9th grade level, natch), so she can concentrate on her art full-time. How delighted we are that her paintings are now hanging in the homes of Bill Gates, Barry Manilow, Danielle Steele, and countless others! Of course, Carly remains totally unaffected by her "celebrity," still wearing her little denim shorts and t-shirts wherever she goes.
On The Wall Frames has gone global! We now have outlets in over 100 countries throughout the world. Be sure to stop in when you're in Hong Kong, Belize, or the Ukraine. Boy, those Ukrainians sure love their picture frames!
xAnd speaking of traveling, we had some exciting adventures this year. Switzerland is always wonderful, as are Indonesia and Fiji. But it was our month-long safari in Africa that really took the cake!
Bob keeps very busy now that he's a world-renowned art appraiser. The Louvre is calling practically daily requesting his services. Thank heavens for the Concorde! Too bad he doesn't earn frequent flyer miles on that thing. He also still has his hand in our various companies, working sometimes up to 20 hours per week!
Kelly is still Chief Financial Officer of On The Wall, Inc. It's her shrewd money management that's gotten us where we are today. There's even a rumor she's being considered by the White House for an appointment as a financial consultant. Fingers crossed!
We're now settled in our new home in Irvine. When we moved in, it was only 5,000 square feet! We don't know how we managed. Now after adding an additional 10,000 feet, we don't feel like we're on top of one another anymore. We're still in the process of decorating -- but you know how long it takes to get custom Italian marble! Be sure to stop by when you're in town. But don't forget your I.D. -- the guards are very strict about who gets in.
This Christmas our wonderful children have decided to donate not one but three of their 100 gifts to children less fortunate than they are. Doesn't that just warm your heart? Of course, we all stay busy throughout the year with various charities, including Former Framers Fallen on Tough Times (FFFOTT), The Greater Irvine Leper Colony, and Braggers Anonymous.
We wish you a joyous, peaceful, and meaningful Christmas, free of all the hype and commercialism that so often overshadows the more important things in life. God Bless You.
Sincerely,
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P.S. Almost forgot! Kelly donated a kidney to a blind Tibetan monk in September. She even had her scar shaped into a tiny Buddha to commemmorate her gift. Isn't she incredible?
Another holiday season is upon us, full of love and compassion for our fellow man. In the spirit of the season, we wanted to share our exciting year with you.
Brent started his first year at MIT! Yes, he's their youngest student ever, but the other kids all love him and look after him. He's just about solved that pesky problem those wacky NASA scientists have been having with the Mars Lander.
Carly's now being tutored at home (only 8 and learning at a 9th grade level, natch), so she can concentrate on her art full-time. How delighted we are that her paintings are now hanging in the homes of Bill Gates, Barry Manilow, Danielle Steele, and countless others! Of course, Carly remains totally unaffected by her "celebrity," still wearing her little denim shorts and t-shirts wherever she goes.
On The Wall Frames has gone global! We now have outlets in over 100 countries throughout the world. Be sure to stop in when you're in Hong Kong, Belize, or the Ukraine. Boy, those Ukrainians sure love their picture frames!
xAnd speaking of traveling, we had some exciting adventures this year. Switzerland is always wonderful, as are Indonesia and Fiji. But it was our month-long safari in Africa that really took the cake!
Bob keeps very busy now that he's a world-renowned art appraiser. The Louvre is calling practically daily requesting his services. Thank heavens for the Concorde! Too bad he doesn't earn frequent flyer miles on that thing. He also still has his hand in our various companies, working sometimes up to 20 hours per week!
Kelly is still Chief Financial Officer of On The Wall, Inc. It's her shrewd money management that's gotten us where we are today. There's even a rumor she's being considered by the White House for an appointment as a financial consultant. Fingers crossed!
We're now settled in our new home in Irvine. When we moved in, it was only 5,000 square feet! We don't know how we managed. Now after adding an additional 10,000 feet, we don't feel like we're on top of one another anymore. We're still in the process of decorating -- but you know how long it takes to get custom Italian marble! Be sure to stop by when you're in town. But don't forget your I.D. -- the guards are very strict about who gets in.
This Christmas our wonderful children have decided to donate not one but three of their 100 gifts to children less fortunate than they are. Doesn't that just warm your heart? Of course, we all stay busy throughout the year with various charities, including Former Framers Fallen on Tough Times (FFFOTT), The Greater Irvine Leper Colony, and Braggers Anonymous.
We wish you a joyous, peaceful, and meaningful Christmas, free of all the hype and commercialism that so often overshadows the more important things in life. God Bless You.
Sincerely,
[sig]
P.S. Almost forgot! Kelly donated a kidney to a blind Tibetan monk in September. She even had her scar shaped into a tiny Buddha to commemmorate her gift. Isn't she incredible?
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