Happy New Year's Eve!

Happy New Year everyone! The Koyle Family's "Year of Personal Growth" is coming to a close and fate has decreed that it will be difficult to the final minute. We all had a blast tubing and I couldn't have asked for a better day...except for the last run when Ken slipped and apparently tore his meniscus and MCL tendon. Yep, this year has been challenging! To play it safe we are all staying home this New Years Eve and all sharp implements have been hidden away until tomorrow. I have had the privilege of visiting or have been visited by a host of family and close friends through many momentous events that occurred in '08. It has been pure joy to see you all and I pray that we are all granted good health, happiness and prosperity in '09. As Bryan and Amberli head back to Alabama tomorrow I will be sad to see them leave but I am excited to ring in the new year and look forward to a calmer, less challenging year ahead (We phoned in our order early this year, so hopefully our prayers were heard). Our tubing photos are below.

Christmas Eve Thoughts
After a long day of hanging around the house with our family and friends I have once again been reminded of how blessed we are. The house has been full beautiful Christmas spirit. The joyous company of our friends Tracy and Briana visitng from Colorado, and Bryan and Amberli home from college. The smell of baking cookies for Santa, the sound of laughter as we play our traditional board games, the sight of two georgous girls giggling on the couch. What greater gift could I ask for? I have been pondering the meaning of Christmas and I know that family is at the heart of my peace and happiness. I encourage you all to stand back and look at the blessings right in front of you. Forgive those you can, love those you choose to be with, and remember to give thanks for all the wonderful things, big and small, that bring you joy. Merry Christmas Eve!

Christmas Eve

I feel that blogs should serve a purpose - besides just being fun to look at, they should educate, inform, and advise. I have added a picture to my blog to illustrate the following advice: NEVER send your kids away to college! We sent away a nice, well-groomed gentleman (see first picture), and we got back a scruffy, unwashed derelict with a mohawk (see second picture). This has led me to conclude that liberal arts colleges are ruining our society. Most of the people who will read this blog have young children. I advise you to begin preparing them for military school now. I recommend West Point, but I'm pretty sure that the Air Force Academy will also prevent your children from turning out like mine. I urge you, learn from my mistake!

Welcome to the Koyle's Blog!

Well, it is apparent now that blogging is the thing to do. I'm late to jump on this bandwagon, but it's obviously a great way to keep in touch and to share information with our family and friends. So here we go!

I can't promise that it will always be up-to-date and full of interesting, compelling news items, but I'll do my best.