Holiday letter from the Hertz family

This letter came in a card from the Hertz family: (click to enlarge the photo)

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy 2007! Hope all is well. Weare good - we had one of those hectic but fun-filled, kids-growing-up years that busy people everywhere know causes gray hair.

The big news is that David left the Akron Beacon Journal on Sept. 29 (his 45th birthday!).Yes, he crossed over into the "dark side," also known as public relations, accepting a position as vice president of media relations at the downtown Cleveland firm of Dix & Eaton. He's finding he has a lot to learn but is enjoying it immensely. He misses daily journalism but the Beacon was looking to reduce staff at the same time this opportunity came up, so he decided it was time to try something new.

Beth continues to work in the communications department at the Cleveland Clinic, and her favorite part is the work she does supporting the Cole Eye Institute. In fact, she availed herself of their services in October when she got LASIK. She still reaches up to take off her glasses every night but they aren't there! She also is active as a Girl Scout leader and with the BG News Alumni Society board, and is in deep denial about the impending arrival of her 40th birthday in 2007.

Alyssa is doing great in second grade. She loves art and music and is becoming such a good little reader. She does gymnastics, swim lessons and Girl Scouts, and recently got her own e-mail address.She’d be thrilled if you dropped her a line: alyssaart221@aol.com

Joshua has blossomed into little Mr. Personality and enjoys most everything about life.
He's 3 1/2 and idolizes his sister, unless she has something he wants. He likes super heroes and trains. "All aboard!"

The highlight of our summer vacation was a trip to Niagara Falls. The kids LOVED it.

Everyone in our families is doing pretty well. Beth's mom moved to Dallas in May and is still recovering from being hit by a truck last year. She lives near Beth's sister now.

Well, we know everyone's busy so we'll stop here! Hope all is well with you and that you have a peaceful, blessed holiday!

Love, David, Beth, Alyssa and Joshua Hertz