2008 Christmas Greetings

Dear families and friends,

We hope this letter finds you happy, healthy and safe in the coming New Year. We’re all doing fine and well start the letter off with the news of the year – after almost 15 years in corporate world, Peter finally decides to focus solely on our Unfranchise business. Peter's very glad to regain the time freedom and able to spend more time with the kids while working on something he likes.

Speaking of kids, can you believe that Tony’s turning 12 in January? He’s a 6th grader now. It took him a while to adjust to the middle school life. He takes all the Challenge classes and is doing quite well in the Stretch program. He’s an active violin player and currently getting ready for the upcoming All-Suburban Orchestra concert. His goal is to be a chamber player and get into the Honor Orchestra in the 7th grade.

Kevin is a 4th grader and he’s always very kind, ready to help. Both Tony and Kevin excel in drawing and painting and both are active in sports especially basketball. And both “compete” on “cars and racing”. They know every detail of a car make and model, by taking a glance of the lights in the dark, they tell correctly what kind of car it’s, isn't it amazing?

Our princess Kelly is a sweet girly girl, she loves reading and “teaching” (to the things around her ;). She’s a born music talent and a great helper to mommy. We couldn’t be more grateful to have Kelly to complete our family!

With winter wind whistling by the window, accompanied by the Christmas music from Tony’s violin, with Kevin’s mumbling on his “time4learning” assignments while Kelly’s story-telling to the imaginary students around her… Peter and I smile to each other, we’re grateful that on top of other things, being healthy is already a win for us. Spring is actually not quite far away in a few months and better things will also be around the corner for all !

Stay Warm and Love You All!

Tony, Kevin, Kelly, Peter and Christina

12/23/2008 St. Louis, MO