Guillena Family

• This year has been an eventful year FULL of changes for us! Rob started Dental school in Glendale, Arizona in August 2009, and since I couldn't find a nursing job right away he moved to the heat alone while Brinley and Meggie and I stayed behind. Thankfully, I found a job in February, and we were able to rejoin our family. Even though it took so long (9 months) to find a job, I was blessed to find the perfect one! I am working in a Level 2 nursery taking care of babies! I love it and work with a group of incredible nurses and have a wonderful manager.

• Rob has been BUSY BUSY BUSY with dental school. Who would have ever thought it would be so much work! We knew it would be hard, but not as hard as it has ended up being. Studying, living on very little sleep, and being a Dad has taken all of Rob's time this year, but he is doing well in his classes and is adapting well. We just keep saying, "Only 2 and a half more years!"

• Brinley turned 9 this year and is in 3rd grade at school. She loves school and has some good friends. She loves to read and is doing very well in school! She is also growing like a weed, we can't believe how big and grown-up she is getting! She is a wonderful older sister, and has become so mature. Only 4 more years 'til the teens!

• Meggie started kindergarten this fall, and is loving every minute. She loves to learn and is excelling in all areas of school. She loves to read and learn new words and find words everywhere. She has an amazing teacher and we're so glad she is doing so well. She has the sweetest temperment, brightest smile, and makes us laugh everyday.

• The biggest surprise our family had this year was another little girl. Robi Nicole was born on August 5, and weighed 6 lb. 5 oz. She has been the sweetest, best tempered little baby from day one. Even though we weren't expecting her, we now know our family would not be complete without her. Brinley and Meggie love her to pieces and hug and kiss her every chance they get. They also have been able to help out a lot, especially Brinley...what a little mommy.

• We love living in Arizona, but really miss being away from all our family members. It's just not the same being able to run to Grandma and Grandpas house whenever we want, and we miss Grandma Roper's Sunday dinners. The summer is hot, but we sure don't miss the snow, ice, and cold of the winter. Brinley and Meggie have both become quite the little swimmers this year, and love having a pool to swim in anytime. All in all, we are doing great! We feel extremely blessed and have so much to be thankful for, especially this time of year to celebrate the Christmas season, and the love of our Savior! We love you all!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!