Dad spent the year working pretty hard. But to counter for that he got a Disneyland Annual pass and went a few times with Kevin and Erin and extended family. Over the summer he took the young men in his church to the Sequoias in Northern California. Somehow he always manages to bring them all back in one piece. That's probably why he always always works with the young men.
Mom spent the 3/4 of the year doing her thing. Work lots, then travel lots. I I can never keep track of exactly where she has been, but I think she had a two week trip in the Carribean somewhere for scuba diving and then some short excursions around the Southwest US for sights and sounds with amateur non-serious casual photography. She put in a request at work to transffered to the Cardiac Transplant team which would finally take her away from her stint as OR charge nurse. Also, she found a book of "50 places to visit before you die" so who knows where she will go next.
Diane is doing well working in the family business at Stater Bros. After requesting to work in one store, and not all, she was quickly promoted to "key carrier #5." For you non-stater's folk that's assistant assistant assistant assistant manager. She will get decent hours and because she's under the old contract, better pay too. That gives her time to hangout with her boyfriend.
Erin and I had a long year, but were recently blessed with a big baby boy in November. Everyone has been so supportive and we are grateful for family and friends. Erin finished her Preschool teaching license and since has become an excellent home maker. I finished school, started grad school, got a job, and had to stop going to the gym because all of the above. We moved to Redlands early in the year for more room and are already thinking about finding a place with more room soon.
Brian is fully committed to BYU Idaho. He was home for part of the summer and all of Fall. As usual he worked and played a lot. He manned up into a few serious relationships but each fizzled out (for the better we think). Towards the end of the year, he got really wrapped up in deal hunting and saved all of us lots of money with his "Overwhelming Offers." Just before going back to Idaho a week ago, he permanently moved out of the house. So he is fully committed to finishing out school at Idaho over the next two years.
That's US Durrs in a nutshell. Of course the highlight was adding a little one. Now Grandma W and Grandpa compete for chances to babysit. We are all thankful for many good times and the support during hard times during 2010. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas while looking forward to a Happy New Year.
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