The Gautille Gazette Goes Electronic!
Joe and I want to extend our warmest wishes during this Christmas season to all of our friends and family! We thought we would go "green" with our family update, and post it electronically on my blog!
Nonna and Papa Joe
 |
We went to Pflugerville, TX earlier this month to celebrate Christmas with Sara and her family! It was so much fun to see Landon's eyes light up with excitement when he saw the Thomas the Train table and trains!
 |
| Landon Lee Corl and his choo-choo! |
 |
| Ryan, Landon and Sara |
a |
| Sara and Ryan Corl |
I love being a Nonna and Papa Joe has also embraced his role as a grandparent! Sara and Ryan make a wonderful parenting team! Sara, a former elementary education teacher has changed her career to Stay-At-Home-Mom. She recently shared that while there are challenges and sacrifices to staying home, there are wonderful nuggets of joy too. One afternoon, after a tough day with Landon, as she gave him his afternoon snack, she watched her son fold his hands and say, "Amen" before he ate his raisins. That little act of faith erased the stress of the day and reminded her why they both made the decision for her to stay home with Landon. Ryan is still an avid golfer, huge Texans fan (although I have tried valiantly to convert him to become a Steelers fan), and continues to enjoy his job in sales at Callaway Golf.
Jenna's Corner
 |
| Jenna |
Hello family and friends and Merry Christmas!!
A lot has changed since last year, I no longer have to say I am working on getting my Associates Degree...I got it! I graduated in July and have my treasured piece of paper hanging on my wall. I still plan on going to school to pursue being a makeup artist and masseuse. I just need to find an institution that is far enough away that I will have no choice but to move out. The search is on.
In the meantime, I surrendered myself to adulthood, got dressed up and joined the world of retail. I currently slave away at Victoria Secret and New York & Company. I have a lot of fun at both...but I must say I am paid better being a Dog Sitter. I can no longer wear my jeans and graphic tees. I have to wear 'big girl' or as they say, 'professional' clothing now. The nerve. I really had to let go of the Peter Pan Syndrome I had so long embraced. However, they give me discounts so I can buy even more professional clothes. My closet is slowly losing its color and is fading to black (yes, work dress code). And sadly, I can no long wear my super cute heels, at least not at work. No more heels. Flats. Always. When working.
I'm still very involved at my church in the Young Adult Ministry. It's like my youth group in high school, except we have cars, and no curfews. We discuss our faith and topics that relate to being a, you guessed it, young adult. Many young professionals are part of this ministry, so it's nice to have new friends to hang out with when you are still living in your hometown.
Being an aunt is like the coolest thing ever. Landon is super smart. I never thought I would get so excited about watching a baby roll over, crawl, walk and talk for the first time, but amazingly I do. The best part about being an aunt is that I get to spend time with Landon, play and spoil him then give him back only coincidentally the exact moment he gets fussy. He is such a loving boy. I am really lucky I have him for a nephew.
 |
| Landon and Auntie Jenna are all smiles at the tree farm! |
 |
| Landon is as tall as this sweet Charlie Brown Christmas Tree! |
Well, I guess that's it. Besides earning my degree, having three part-time jobs, and keeping my room clean 76% of the time, that's about all the changes I have made for 2012. I hope this finds you and your family well and I wish you the happiest of holidays.
Tune in next year for more updates.
Yours truly,
Jenn
Adam's Turn!
Hello and Merry Christmas!
I returned to Boston without my best buddy, Ducati because the new apartment I am in has a no animal policy. But I have to say while I really miss Ducati, I was lucky to find a great apartment, along with four great roommates!
At the beginning of 2012 I released my AJ Adams
"Heart to Give" CD, with all of my original music . My buddy Alex McKee and I had the opportunity perform songs from the CD, along with other music in gigs from New York to LA.
 |
| Alex and AJ |
 |
| Performing in LA with Alex and Clayton! |
Each month of the summer was a special wedding I was honored to be involved. First I played trumpet and sang at my good friend from high school, Jessica's wedding, who was married at West Point. Then I was honored to be the "second" best man at my oldest friend Clayton's (and Tala) wedding. A month later I played at the wedding of two close friends of the family, Spencer (Clayton's brother) and Anna Smith.
So if I am not playing a horn, I am strumming a guitar and singing.
In May I graduate from Boston U with a Masters in Trumpet Performance. So now begins the auditions for a real job! Prayers are really appreciated as I continue to pursue a career in music!
Wishing y'all a Merry Christmas and Happy 2013!
Adam
Joe Heads into the Homestretch!
Hello Everyone!
I continue to blog for Southwest Airlines and this year I am chronically each month of my last year with a blog column "Ten Months to go for Captain Joe"-- then counting down to the day before my birthday or should I say my retirement on the blog "Nuts about Southwest".
Joe
Kathie Gets the Last Word
This past year God has blessed us with so many of the beautiful aspects of life!
We had the opportunity to have good friends visit us--one happens to be a high school friend of mine, Bill and his bride Mary Ann came from North Caroline for the Restoring Love Event. The other friend was Carol from New York City. Joe has known Carol since grade school--they played in the band together at school, Joe with his trumpet and Carol with her flute! Carol is one of the most respect and acclaimed flutist performing today, and is a professor at Juilliard. It is always wonderful to spend time with people who live outside of Texas!
We had the opportunity to have good friends visit us--one happens to be a high school friend of mine, Bill and his bride Mary Ann came from North Caroline for the Restoring Love Event. The other friend was Carol from New York City. Joe has known Carol since grade school--they played in the band together at school, Joe with his trumpet and Carol with her flute! Carol is one of the most respect and acclaimed flutist performing today, and is a professor at Juilliard. It is always wonderful to spend time with people who live outside of Texas!
 |
| Bill, MA, Joe and Kathie at Restoring Love at Cowboys Stadium  |
 |
| A photo booth I set up for Anna & Spencer's Bridal Shower Jenna, Kathie and Sara |
Celebrated the weddings of several very close family friends!
 |
| Mother of the Bride and Hostesses of Anna's shower |
 |
| Clayton and Tala's bridal shower |
 |
| Tala and Clayton
Enjoyed a First Birthday Party for our grandson, Landon!
|
 |
| Landon turns one! |
Rejoiced with Jenna earning her Associates Degree!
 |
| Kathie and Jenn |
Treasured the time I spent with a life-long friend, Diane in Sewickley, PA!
Reunited with a group of my Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Sisters at Clarion University, in the hills of Pennsylvania! A joyful time!
Blessed to be actively engaged in a wonderful church we have been members since we were newlyweds.
Prayed for dear friends and family members who were struggling with illnesses.
Praised God for those whose health is back to normal.
I can't close without mentioning our four-legged family members:
Ellie, Piper (our Australian Shepherds)
and Adam's sweet dog Ducati--they bring us laughter, a lot of love--not to mention fur!
As 2012 comes to a close, and we begin to look to embrace the New Year that is upon us, we know we are so lucky to have you in our lives!
Ellie, Piper (our Australian Shepherds)
and Adam's sweet dog Ducati--they bring us laughter, a lot of love--not to mention fur!
 |
| Adam's dog, Ducati |
As 2012 comes to a close, and we begin to look to embrace the New Year that is upon us, we know we are so lucky to have you in our lives!
We wish you many blessings of joy, good health and hope for a wonderful 2013!
 |
| Kathie, Sara, Adam, Jenna and Joe I Lasso the reason for the season, the birth of Jesus Christ! |
I hope you will stop back at kathielassosthemoon.blogspot.com for more family news!
God bless you and those you love this Christmas!
from the Gautille's!
Love,
Joe, Kathie, Adam and Jenna Gautille
Sara, Ryan and Landon Corl
Sara, Ryan and Landon Corl
No comments:
Post a Comment