2014 Holiday Update
2014 was an exciting year for the Hoole family. After 8 amazing years in Dorchester 
we sold our condo and moved back to our hometown of Littleton, MA. So far it has been a pleasant change, though that’s not to say it didn’t take some getting used to. We no longer hear ambulances, police sirens, and airplanes flying overhead, but it can be a challenge to order a pizza after 9pm. Instead of dodging traffic, there are wild turkeys, deer, and even the occasional black bear crossing the roads. That being said, it’s been great being closer to our families. Carsyn especially loves playing with her cousins and her newly inherited pets; Sammy, Kevin, and Bauer.
Even though Carsyn’s 1st birthday was back in January it seems like she changed 
from a baby to a toddler in the blink of an eye. She has a great sense of adventure and loves running, jumping, and climbing all over the place. In fact, last week was Carsyn’s first ride on a sled, and I am hoping to get her on skis by the end of the season, assuming I can get my wife on board with the idea. Carsyn is beginning to ask a lot of questions, perhaps because her new favorite show is Curious George. She’s starting to become independent and does a lot of exploring, particularly when we’re out in stores or restaurants. This leads to a lot of chasing around, but on the bright side we’ve gotten to meet a lot of nice people in the process.
Last week we had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner up at the Hoole family lake house. It was great to relax and spend time with our family, although with the cable out, and no football, it didn’t leave us much of a choice. The only somber note on the day was the passing of our beloved Aunt Nancy on Thanksgiving morning. She fought a long, hard battle with pancreatic cancer. But despite her tremendous courage and bravery, she could not overcome the disease. We are thankful to everyone for all their love and support and we wish the best for her family.
My family and I have seen a lot of changes this past year and we are looking forward to the adventures that 2015 will bring us. We hope you all have a great holiday season and a happy new year!
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