How are we at the end of 2023 already? They say the days are long and the years are short. Facts.

We are blessed beyond measure for sure. While this year was not the easiest year, we are healthy and enjoyed lots of family time together. Sometimes a Saturday night of Skip-Bo or Monopoly is the best thing.

We have so much to be thankful for in 2023. Take a look at our year in review…

Had a blast on a cold weekend in the Greatest City in the World. And Hugh Jackman might be in the background of that selfie! Hugh Jackman made my Christmas Card!! The Palm Court at The Plaza, Broadway and Central Park. What a fantastic weekend.

Warren – Graduated High School, Turned 18 and went to College

• Warren applied to and got accepted to two colleges. These are the pictures he allowed me to take!

Warren had a big year! He and Savannah went to Prom, turned 18, passed the FFA Gavel to the next president (Savannah) and went to college at East Carolina University. Enjoyed his final NC FFA State Convention, had his favorite teacher (thanks Annah Riedel Photography) take our family pictures, did fun college stuff and a quick trip to Hopewell, Virginia to se Mac McAnally perform. Lake Myra Lights in Wendell.

Tanner – Turned 16, Drives and Did All the Things

Tanner is always living his best life. Went hunting every chance he got and even when he should be in first period. He turned 16, got his drivers license, got his first truck, totaled the truck and got a second truck (he was ok and not his fault) thanks to the wedding of Alisa and Jesse. HoCo with Macie at Gibbons. Rededicated his life to Jesus Christ and our dear friend, Todd, baptized him. Worked the FFA Children’s Barn at the State Fair, went to Indy to FFA Nationals – and got to eat at Linnies. Saw our sweet, 99-year-old Nana and caught a basketball game at Assembly Hall at IU.

Jason & Carrie

Carrie and Jill went on our annual Book Adventure. This year took us to Charleston with Friends & Fiction.

The #FabFour Authors right here! Mary Kay Andrews, Patti Callahan-Henry, Kristy Woodson-Harvey and Kristin Harmel are the fabulous founders of Friends & Fiction.

The whole family came for Warren’s graduation. My heart was full!

So much fun with Chris and Eric this year! Both Logan and Lauren got married!

We love some family time!

And there has to be a DOG section. Much love from Gov, Cadie & Brixx.

As the Christmas season is upon us and we close out 2023, we pray for you and your loved ones. We are ready to get into 2024 and to a bright year ahead. May you find peace, joy and the love of Jesus this season and New Year.

Blessings of Love and Joy,

Jason, Carrie, Warren and Tanner Gray

2023