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2019

We wish you all a Happy New Year! After looking back on the year 2019, we find there were big changes in our life and much to be grateful.

Such as the arrival of our baby girl, Anna Grace Pillman! She was born this January, 2019. As a joyful new member of our family, we rejoice in her excitement to explore the world around her. It is fun to watch her reach milestones, look at books, and repeatedly take all the clothes out of her laundry basket.

She also makes a great travel buddy and has accompanied us on many trips this summer. She came with us on a local mission’s trip to Trinity First, a school in Minneapolis, where we assisted with the summer program and cleaning preparations for the upcoming school year. Anna, about six months at the time, was held and enjoyed by many of the kids and mission teammates from our church.

Anna has also been busy travelling with me to ESL tutoring at Trinity First twice a week, women’s group, story time, and not to mention on all errands. I have been so blessed to be able to stay home with her this year. It has been fun to join the world of motherhood and make connections with others too in this stage of life!

Lucas has been busy finishing his first year at a company called Airborne Athletics, where he works as a Project Manager by helping develop basketball shooting machines. He has also been engaged in many house projects such as the redoing of our kitchen. This has been a yearlong project where problem solving skills have come in handy.

In fun, we were able to take a trip to Glacier National Park, where we enjoyed hiking the beautiful Rocky Mountains in October. We hiked about 10 miles each day and were exhilarated to see 4 Grizzlies, 1 Black Bear, Mountain Goat and Sheep, Elk, and 2 Moose all in one day. That was quite the hike of a lifetime!

As a couple, we celebrated our 2nd year anniversary. We also enjoy going Swing Dancing, watching documentaries, and trying out different ethnic food restaurants. For the upcoming year, we look forward to what God continues to do! He has been challenging us to serve our neighbors more and be generous. We are celebrating the birth of our Savior and His great peace.

 With love,
 Lucas, Katie, and Anna Pillman

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