2014 YEAR IN REVIEW

Our patio

Dan with Grasshopper

Gizmo-RIP

2013 ended with the death of my longtime dear pet, Gizmo. Having a dog who worshipped you for fifteen years pass on left me aware of the gift of being loved. Love has been part of all the new beginnings in 2014. As Dan and I start our 41st year together, we enjoy seeing our home expand again. 

MyKey, Cece and Justin at Justin's B-Day

Chateau Julian Carmel Valley Wine Tour

Millie after her lesson

This was a year full of changes with Mykey, Margaritte, and Millie moving to Tulsa from Austin in March. Mykey had a job at Youth Services of Tulsa before coming, and Margaritte quickly became employed at the Tulsa Botanical Garden. It was a great process, having them first live with us, Millie start at Channing and taking some movement classes. Mykey & Margaritte got settled in their jobs, All Souls Church, and the Unitarian Universalists Parents community. Mykey is teaching the Our Whole Lives (OWLS) sexuality curriculum, and Margaritte led a four week class on Active Hope.

This year Dan and Claudia took a road trip to Monterey Bay and Santa Fe with great side trips along the way there and back.  Upon their return, Margaritte had a birthday, Mykey and Margaritte had another anniversary, and Mykey turned 30! In September, Mykey and Margaritte bought and moved into a home. It is perfect for them!

Kelly, Ash and Sage

Arthrell-Knezek Home

Everyone here in March

Sage and Ash

Justin continued to work at Seton Healthcare Family as an Improvement Advisor. Kelly is teaching two classes at Austin Community College in both Hospitality Management as well as Wines. She teaches her cooking classes at Central Market in addition to filling in for the wine department from time to time. Sage goes to Preschool two days a week, and Ash is doing great! We had two great visits to Austin and another two meetings in Dallas over the year along with Justin & all joining us in Tulsa three times. Family times are the best times. The year ended with another amazing Christmas holiday.

A Gonzales - Arthrell selfie in June

MyKey on his 30th Birthday

Christmas 2014