Here is our family Christmas Letter we never got out. Sorry! McQuate’s 2008 Christmas Letter – Castle Rock, CO By: Seth, Jenn, Job and Lilah Those friends in Colorado might wonder why I would include a city and state in my title. I know I thought it was funny seeing that in the intro or title of those I have received. The thing is, our family is all over this nation. That is new for me, but a sign of the times I guess. Jenn has family in Ohio, Nebraska, and Colorado and I have family in Ohio, Alabama and South Carolina. Plus, although I can’t tell what tomorrow will bring, we bought our first home which I think we will settle down for awhile, but we’ll get to that. I thought last year was pretty crazy as far as the life changing experiences that had happened, but this year might have just surpassed 2007. The big events for 2008 were: · February – Jenn became a stay at home Mom · June - The birth of our little girl, Lilah Ann Marie McQuate · July - The purchase of our first home · October – Seth turning 30 We were married only one month when we found out about Lilah and we knew a tough decision had to be made, “When can Jenn become a stay at home Mom?” It took us a few months but in February we worked it out for Jenn to put a hold on her career and make the move from the business world to the role of a homemaker. The timing worked out especially nice because it allowed Job to have some time with just Mom before his world would be rocked by having to share her. And boy was it rocked! Lilah was born 27 June 2008 and weighed 5.16 lbs. Six months later she is now around 15 lbs. She has curly brown hair like me and Jenn’s blue eyes. She is a happy and healthy six month old. She loves to smile and make growling noises that don’t sound like they should come from such a cute little girl. 
Job has grown to be very fond of his little sister, but there was an adjustment. He actually asked us if we could take her back at one point. But it wasn’t long after he began to ask us if we could pick up another one at a garage sale. (I guess we visited too many garage sales, but with one income you have to bargain shop right!) Job will be 3 in February and is turning into such a handsome young boy. He is all boy as we hear often from Sunday school workers. Basically he is aggressive and a little rowdy. Given the “Wild at Heart” fan I am I’m okay with that and don’t want him to become anything else. He is a natural athlete who loves all sports. He can kick field goals, hit baseballs with a real aluminum bat, shoot hoops around 7’ high, dribble a soccer ball, loves to wrestle with me, and can run forever! I love being able to share my passion of sports with him! His other passion is tractors! If you want to get Job’s attention tell him a story about tractors! Movies about tractors, books about tractors, tractor toys to lift jelly beans (his dirt inside for the winter), or excavate roads outside. He just loves them! 
We scored on a beautiful home in Castle Rock. 3045 Mountain Sky Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80104 for those who want to mapquest.com or zillow.com it. The house is a 3 bdr 2 ½ bath home on about 1/3 of an acre backing to open space. We have made a lot of improvements since the original purchase and I think we can safely say that we have found a home to grow into. Job’s favorite room is the basement, Lilah’s is the loft, mine is the family room and Jenn’s is her master retreat. There is still some work to do, but we have a lifetime. Lastly, I turned 30. Yeah-yeah, old man turning gray. I’m okay with that because every day I get to see my kids gain new experiences and learn something they didn’t know yesterday. Jenn and I are enjoying a love of a lifetime and I couldn’t ask to be more blessed from our Father in Heaven. Job knows his God, Lilah will learn, and Jenn and I will continue to grow closer to Him as we grow closer to each other. Thanks for reading our 2008 Christmas Letter and I hope to hear from you soon! Remember to thank Christ for the blessings in your life during this season and for the Eternal Gift He made possible through His sacrifice on the Cross. I know times are tough but this like anything is temporary and those who know Him will share in His glory one day. So get to know Him because my family and I want to spend eternity with you. Seth, Jenn, Job and Lilah The McQuate Family 3045 Mountain Sky Dr Castle Rock, CO 80104 s.mcquate@comcast.net Seth Cell: 303-918-3642 Jenn Cell: 720-939-4441 | 
