Seasons Greetings | von Niederhausern Family

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the vons! What a crazy and wonderful year it has been for us. Each year we think life will slow down, but we are realizing it probably never really does! We have loved keeping in touch and reconnecting with so many people this year. We love you all and feel so blessed to be surrounded by such amazing and generous people. Here is a brief summary of our happenings in 2008:

Steve graduated with his master’s degree a year ago and got a job with Shelf Reliance. We packed our bags and headed to Provo for a very brief stint (four months to be exact). We then moved back to Logan where Steve got a great job back at Utah State University with The Shingo Prize in the Huntsman School of Business. He directs their marketing and communication efforts and feels like he has found his dream job.

Rachel is expecting a baby boy in February and did her first sprint triathlon in July. Moving two times, keeping up with the girls, managing the rental and development properties, organizing a non-profit, and being pregnant have filled her year completely to the brim!

Ava is four and has loved taking dance, violin, swimming lessons, and learning how to read. She is growing up so fast and enjoys to draw, sing, and do art projects. Ava is our sweetheart and peacemaker.

Lauren is two going on 30. The other night Ava wanted her to pretend like she was a lamb in the nativity scene. Lauren said “I am not a lamb, I am a woman.” And that sums up Lauren. She loves to dance, play with barbies, babies, wear skirts, put on lip-gloss, read books, and do everything herself.

And how could we forget the annual von video tradition. To compliment last year’s duet jingle and the Christmas video jingle from ’06, the girls wanted to do something special. This year Ava worked on releasing her first Christmas single, while Lauren cut the rug with a Christmas jive.

We express our gratitude for the abundance of life that we are blessed with. Thank you for your friendship and support. May the year ahead be filled with happiness and peace for you and your family.

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Umm, Could your girls be any cuter??? Seriously!?! I am in love with lauren’s hair cut! Did Ruthie do it? I’m dying for Ella to get cute hair! Ella made me play BOTH video’s like a million times. Loved seeing you over the holiday break. Hope we get together for a girls trip soon. loves ya, hugs.

Rachel- Those videos are so cute! I can’t believe how creative you are. How do you get them to perform like that? So adorable. Ava’s song almost made me cry and Lauren’s dance had me and Andrew laughing out loud! I need to call you so we can start working out again, sorry I have been slacking!

Hey I love the letter and the videos – your daughters are so full of spunk I absolutely LOVE them!

Did you get that reading program i left at your door? You weren’t home when i came to drop it off, so i left it in the door. It starts in November on the paper, but you can basically start anytime you want

I just watched your little dolls in their Christmas e-cards! They are so stinking cute! They make my teeth hurt, they are so sweet!

I don’t know if you got the email I sent about this, but it is seriously the CUTEST thing I’ve ever seen! I cried! I totally posted these on my blog cuz they’re so dang cute! You guys are so talented and your kids are to die for!

As a family, we watched all the videos and they are so cute!!! Cadence wanted to watch them over and over. Your little ladies are definitely talented and oh so cute! I didn’t know you did all you did last year. I want to find out more about some of the things you mentioned. Your family rocks!

OMG! I don’t know what to say…those videos were so awesome. Your little girls are so awesome. Congrats on the soon to be edition and Happy New Year to both of you!

I am looking for anyone related to a von Niederhausern who graduated from USU in 77 and was in AFROTC. If related to you, please have him email me. thanks!

So, I found your blog from Michelle’s… those videos are about as cute as they come! Your family is so talented- how on earth did you accomplish so much in just one year? You are AMAZING!

We love your family! Amen to all the above comments….we played the videos over and over and got such a kick out of them! I have a list of questions for you, from the Mac to the van to the rental properties. So hopefully we can get in touch and you can impart some of your limitless wisdom. We sure miss you and your sweet family!

hey rach, sounds like you have had a busy but awesome year. i’m so excited for you too have your baby, he will be such a fun addition. hey my friend Celestial Brandley, was Bybee, says she knows you from student gov. i love her too death. we are in the same ward. she was telling me about how Ava sang for a christmas recital or something. i wanted to see it but it accidently got erased out of her computer. if you don’ mind could you send it to me and to her again? my e-mail is briennealder@gmail.com. thanks sweetie. miss ya!

CONGRATULATIONS ON WILLIAM!!! I know it is early and you haven’t posted pictures yet, but I saw the pictures on Facebook and i LOVE them!! Let me know if you EVER, ever need a babysitter

Still seasons greetings? We want baby pics. we want baby pics.!!!

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