Christmas Card

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Happy Holidays! I have so many wonderful family and friends that have taken the time to send me cards and updates. I am taking the easy way out here and writing a blog about the year in review for me! Thank you for your understanding :)

In January, I started the year off with a cruise to Mexico with a fabulous coworker and friend. We laughed, relaxed and had some fun!

My job changed this year. After serving on the St. Croix County Treatment Court team and being in the St. Croix County jail providing substance use counseling, I moved over to a new program that is looking to integrate substance use counseling into family systems therapy. It has been a challenge and we are still navigating our way through new waters. I joined the access team which is responsible to triage to our clients and crisis interventions. I have adored this new position and am learning a lot. I really miss the jail and the treatment team. I have been welcomed into two new teams which makes the transition a but easier.

I have had an eventful year with purchasing my first home! I have been loving all the opportunities to make this place my own. I have the most amazing neighbors with whom I am now part of a monthly game night. They supported me as I tended to a broken foot over the summer and have helped me to navigate the association and when to take out my garbage :) I have done a lot of updates and love my new place!

My favorite little people are doing awesome. Being an aunt is still my most favorite "job" out there. We hit the fair again this year! Friends from New York also enjoyed the Great MN Get-Together. I had such a blast this year. We will have so many memories to look back on. August, 10 was into the educational portion of the Fair this year while Clara, 7 rode just about every ride and won a lot of games. Norm & John took in the amazing culture we have to offer here in MN. 

Daisy & Duke are now 11. They survived the move well and are all settled into the new place. Daisy has been sick in the later part of this year. She seems to be on the mend. Duke is still a bit chunky and that is really my fault - can't say "no" to treats!! 

Thank you to all those who have been reaching out to me over the year! It is so fun to see and hear where people are at and how the world is treating them. 

Wishing you and yours all the best during this holiday season! May 2019 offer you the best!

​Julie