After over a year of being together because of Covid restrictions and the kid's various schools going online, in 2021 we spread out a bit! We give a brief end-of-year update for each of us below.

• Paul released a self-published book, "When Jesus Stole My Bread," and it went to #1 in two categories on Amazon.
• Patty has made a ton of apple sauce and apple butter to give away to neighbors and friends
• celebrated 28 years of marriage 👏
• enjoyed their 2nd of year of running a small business, Camp Boulder
• hosted many meals and worship gatherings in their home as they build the Belay community

• got married on May the Fourth! 🎉
• Noah is in his final year at North Central University in Minneapolis
• Noah spent his summer on a fishing boat in Alaska
• both enjoy bouldering and rock climbing
• both worked in several coffee shops and outdoor shops

• is in her 2nd year at University of Colorado Boulder (CU)
• joined the swimming club and Arabic club at university
• has been invited to go back to Israel in December for a school trip
• is planning a university wide worship and prayer night in January 
• leads worship at Belay and Annex 
• has a close knit group of Chinese friends who all enjoy hot-pot and BBQ 🥘
• majoring in international affairs focusing on the Middle East and taking the prerequisite classes for nursing 

• joined her high school swim team
• got her first real part-time job at a great little ice cream place called Sweet Cow
• received a full-ride scholarship to an extension campus at Southeastern University
• is part of SOS (Sources of Strength) leadership team at her high school
• was the chair of decorations at her school’s homecoming 
• loves to read and write 
• Drove to Leadville with a friend to get a Melanzana

• joined his middle school’s cross country team 
• started playing bass guitar
• spent his summer at Lakewood Park Bible Camp doing pots and pans. 
• scored the winning shot in the final few seconds of his first 8th basketball game 🏀
• is a very talented Minecraft player

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