Merry Christmas from the Tanners 2013

Merry Christmas from Stephen and Erica

As we reflect on Christ's birth and life this season, we would like to share some of the special moments from our lives this past year.

We kicked off 2013 with a trip to Chicago. It was the first time we had been to the 'Windy City' and we enjoyed exploring it all. In early April, Erica was accepted into a prestigious dietetic internship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Only 6% percent of applicants are accepted. Soon after, Erica graduated from Brigham Young University, receiving a Bachelors of Science in Dietetics. 

In May, we got some R&R in Hawaii with Stephen's family. We snorkeled, swam, surfed and finally got to see North Shore (a dream come true for Stephen). In July, we packed up all of our belongings and said goodbye to our wonderful friends in Utah. We drove more than 1,200 miles and made it safely to Dallas. Erica began her internship in early August. Stephen looked for work and was able to find part-time work in September as a radio anchor and reporter for WBAP in Dallas. Stephen enjoyed working for WBAP and being in radio but was able to find a full-time job as a Senior Marketing Coordinator for The City of Plano. Stephen is in charge of social media content and strategy for Plano's social media platforms. In November, Stephen flew to San Diego to run in a Tough Mudder with his siblings and mother. They got bumps and bruises, but completed the course in one piece. 

We want to express our appreciation to you and say Thank you for your love and support. Merry Christmas!

Top: 1. Visiting 'The Bean' in Chicago 2. After snorkeling in Hawaii
Bottom: 3. Erica enjoying a sunset at Sunset Beach 4. Erica graduating from BYU

Top: 1. Erica with the old 'Big Tex' at the Texas State Fair 2. Stephen carrying Stewart in the Tough Mudder
Bottom: Leaving our apartment in Utah for Texas