Our Friends the Fredricksons

This Christmas we received this letter from our friends, The Fredericksons

Happy Holidays From the Fredricksons

Hello friends and family! I cannot believe it's time for another of our annual family updates! My how time flies. As you probably noticed, the Fredrickson Clan has moved to Minnesota. We apologize if you weren't aware, but with all the friends we have it's hard to remember those who are down at the bottom of the barrel, ya know. We relocated due to Rick's job. Myself and the kids were none too happy, in fact it was the first time I heard the word "fuck" come out of little Steve's mouth!

As for myself, this year has been a doozy. In addition to moving 7 STATES AWAY FROM ALL I KNOW AND LOVE, I have taken up drinking. I'm sure all you housewives enjoy a glass or five of pinot noir every now and then yourselves, so don't hate. I did, however, get a DUI back in July. Not to worry though, I'm still hittin the bottle, just in the comfort of my own home.

Ahh, Rick the Dick (a creation of my own haha). Well Rick is now the Assistant Manager for the Metal Roof and Siding Department at the Menards here in Cambridge. woo hoo. Oh well, it pays the bills. He's also continued his admiration of golf and even got off his ass to try playing a hole or two himself instead of just watching it on TV! Onto the kids...

Who else to start with but little Steve... oh my. As you know, his vocabulary sure has grown! We hear a few curse words now and then, especially since the move but our motto is as long as he keeps it to a maximum of 3 swears a day, he won't be any worse than the rest of them. Only kidding you church goers! He's still dressing up in the girls' clothing wearing eye shadow, and trying to kiss Johnny down the street. Rick and I just shake our heads. Kids will be kids.

I guess next on the list would be Melissa, the youngest of the 4 girls. I can't believe she's 10. Still hasn't taken a liking to boys... they all still have cooties. She failed her math class last year, whoops, and is now in her 2nd, yes 2nd year of fourth grade.

Oh our Mary, Our twelve year old little girl ... ooops, I mean WOMAN. That's right folks, Ms. Mary gother first visit from good ol' Aunt Flow. She's still not too comfortable talking about it so please don't send any Tampax just yet. She is getting braces in January, yikes, and will have to wear them for 3 years. I'm sure we'll all be thankful when those daggers aren't jutting out of her mouth anymore!

Jess has had an interesting year. As mentioned, she's followed her sister's footsteps and become a cheerleader. My, those little skirts get shorter and shorter each year! NOT a good thing for our Jess who's put on 22 pounds since last basketball season. Rick and I have told her to skip the cheese and ask for extra lettuce on those burgers we give her money for, but she just won't listen!

And last but not least, Shelley. Shelley is 17 now and has a little boyfriend, Mike. They are definitely the best looking couple at CHS. We give Shelley anything her little heart desires. She is the prettiest of all our girls, soshe definitely deserves it. After she graduates in May, she'll be traveling with Mike and some friends to Europe for the entire summer. You know, one last hoorah before college. Shelley may be the bet looking but she is definitely the dumbest of our children, so we're hoping her friends that she'll be traveling with are a little less challenged in the intelligence area.

Well that's all from us...we'd love to hear how you all are!

Love to all,

Jane, Rick, Steve, Melissa, Mary, Jess and Shelley

This lovely letter was accompanied by a photo of the entire family.