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Answer all questions correctly and win a sleepover with Jonathan and Oreo – at your house – for a minimum of 5 days!

1. The Blessings, in 2007, have …

1. travelled extensively overseas, including Costa Rica, Ghana and Bulgaria
2. thought a couple of times about walking to the park
3. made it up to Ponoka a few times
4. driven to the neighbourhood Co-op store

2. Our three-year-old son Jonathan has …

1. developed a ferocious appetite for carrots, broccoli and brussels sprouts
2. declared himself to be German
3. discovered how to mess up an entire room in under 3 seconds
4. taken the first steps to becoming a UN negotiator

3. Kari, also known as “Domestic Diva” has …

1. turned into a night owl and refuses to go to bed before 3 a.m.
2. sworn off all types of flannel evening wear
3. continued to maintain a delicate balance between work-life and life-life
4. succumbed to the delights of driving a minivan

4. Mark, the Father of the family, has …

1. successfully forsaken gainful employment for independent contracting
2. completely taken over shopping and meal preparation for our family
3. shown himself to be the same wildly electrifying, charismatic and fascinating juggernaut he has always been
4. almost learned not to drool

5. Our house has …

1. been extensively written up in “Better Homes and Gardens” magazine
2. not fallen down – yet
3. developed more alarming squeaks and bouncy floors
4. never been less lonely

6. Our careers have …

1. been a great source of rest and relaxation
2. stalled like a Ferrari running on diesel
3. continued to foster intellectual and social stimulation
4. provided us with some interesting work-life balance issues

7. In our spare time we have …

1. become honorary members of the Costco million dollar club
2. started writing a parenting book entitled “We Give Up!”
3. spent most summer weekends camping in Bergen
4. started cataloguing the vehicles we can’t seem to sell

8. Our pets Neville, Natalie and Oreo have …

1. finally bonded and become the best of friends
2. left plentiful “blessings” all over the back yard
3. become profoundly appreciative of the wonderful life they have
4. continued to tolerate our existence in their environment

9. Kari’s parents, Paul and Pat, have …

1. forced Aeroplan to create a new frequent flyer tier above Platinum
2. won the “Unluckiest Motorist of Canada” award for being rear-ended twice in three months
3. actually spent a weekend in Calgary – some time back in March we think
4. enjoyed another enviable year of retirement fun!

10. Mark’s parents, Wolfgang and Ursula, have …

1. done enough home renovations to put Mike Holmes to shame
2. taken one step closer to retirement in B.C.
3. spent way too much time in doctors’ offices
4. taken great delight in their three grandkids

11. Our siblings …

1. Children’s pastor Jason (Kari’s brother) continues to positively influence the kids of his church
2. Debbie (Jason’s wife) is a cake decorator extraordinaire and has returned to working in the banking industry
3. Mike (Mark’s brother) is hitting the books again and has just completed his first graduate level class with an A (way to go Mike!!!)
4. Maureen (Mike’s wife) is following in Bruce Lee’s footsteps and has discovered a passion for karate

12. Our hopes and wishes for the future …

1. an uninterrupted night’s sleep
2. world peace or a reasonable facsimile thereof
3. a little less of Ryan Seacrest on TV
4. your continued love and friendship

We wish you a joyous and blessed Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. 

With much love,

Mark, Kari & Jonathan

Answers (if you really care):

1. b, c, d
2. b, c
3. c, d
4. a
5. b, d
6. c, d
7. c
8. b
9. b, d
10. all of the above
11. all of the above
12. all of the above

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