Werner and Elizabeth

The year got off to a bit of a rough start when Werner's job teaching at Peoria High School was uncertain. Thankfully, he got to stay at his school and moved from teaching English to being the Theater teacher. His production of "Fools" was a hit and he has spent countless hours re-energizing and organizing the theater program. Werner is also the worship leader at our church and does a great job balancing family, work, and church.

Elizabeth has been mostly a stay-at-home mom and tries her best to keep Rand and Ella occupied, educated, and entertained. She has been working on growing her dog training and boarding business. She also began volunteering for a local Special Olympics Equestrian group, and has really enjoyed being involved with horses again.

We have been able to make several trips to California to visit family and friends, and also drove to Iowa for a wedding/Fisher family reunion. It was a great road trip experience and we hope to go on a new adventure next summer.

Most recently, we were very blessed and moved from our teeny condo into a 3400 square foot house on nearly 1.5 acres in Avondale. It is about 4 miles from our old home, but in a lovely rural subdivision. We are loving all of the space! The house is definitely a work in progress, but we have lots of plans and will put any visitors promptly to work.

Outside our new home

Ella's first pair of shoes

With Rand in Iowa

Easter Sunday