Twas the year before next, in two thousand sixteen,
Both our creatures were stirring, and not wanting to wean.
The father was working, and passing the bar,
To become a great lawyer both near and afar.
The children were happy, taking classes to learn,
How to dance, swim, and cook all in their own turn.
And Mommy taught classes at Gilbert, of Art,
To adults, and to kids, and could tell them apart.
When out on the train, on the way to his work,
Someone stole Austin's phone, to the outside he took.
Austin sprang to his feet and into a tussle,
After a strike to the head he needed to hustle.
He got his new phone back, told cops the offense,
Then signed up for Krav Maga to learn self defense.
We liked spending time, together, we two,
Practicing fighting the closer we grew.
With littles in toe, so lively and quick,
We like to go hiking and take lots of pic(s)
Zoo trips are plenty, we go with a pass,
And love to see animals, even the -uh- camel.
Now Amelia's a dancer! She loves to perform.
She helps cook us breakfast, and keeps the food warm.
Counting is easy, and letters are fun,
She is learning so much and wanting to run.
Eva is smart, reading books she adores!
She can climb, she can jump, she is never a bore.
Her sister she watches as so to emulate,
Together they are each others favorite playmate.
We traveled a lot this year, going away,
To places like Utah, to wish we could stay.
Visits from Becky were cherished, too few,
But video chatting will somehow have to do.
We went to New Mexico to visit and see
Loved ones and nature, which is so key.
Day trips were spent in Tucson, not for vacation,
But rather a funeral to remember Grandma Boughan.
Last but not least, to California we flew,
With Lisa's family to see something new.
Amelia's and Eva's first trip to Disneyland,
Followed by beaches to play in the sand.
Universal Studios was not to be missed,
Harry Potter World was high on our to-do list.
Memories were made and fun times were had,
Sharing it with our children made us so glad!
Our family is happy, a right jolly old life,
Austin laughs with his children and loves his dear wife.
We like to play outside and watch funny videos,
And hear our girls giggle as we tickle their toes.
A big year for Lisa, she got to attend,
Time Out For Women. And watch to the end
Gilmore Girls and She Loves Me! Favorited shows,
She also turned 30 and joined games of Bunco.
It's nice to be close to family, so dear,
And make some new friends with those who are near.
In this season we wish you to keep Christ in your sight,
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight!
Love,
Austin, Lisa, Amelia, and Eva Martineau
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