2004 Top Ten

Last year was the first time we did this list. I am just not a fan of the Christmas letter. I love the idea, shring what your family has been up to in the past year with folks you don't talk to or see much, but I don't think that I could write a good one. I am sure it would be boring and business-y and maybe just sound like a bunch of bragging. I got this idea from a great fun friend (also named Tracy) and we decided to make it a family tradition.


2004 ******* Family Top Eleven
(this one goes to eleven)

1. Ryan lost his first tooth.
2. Many Culloms battled the waves and made sandcastles in Hilton Head.
3. Lee and Tracy both attended weekend silent spiritual retreats (yes, silent!) and had wonderful experiences. They are looking forward to going again in 2005.
4. Jake is a founding member and current captain of the Animals Club.
They meet M-F during kindergarten recess at the Pinecrest Academy play ground. All animal lovers are welcome.
5. At last! After several strenuous attempts, Tracy successfully conquered Mt. Laundry. On September 3rd 2004, all items were clean and dry. However, not all were folded and Tracy has bravely set a new goal for 2005.
6. Lee maintained his Diamond Customer status with Hilton Hotels and is guaranteed unlimited clean towels and up to, but not exceeding, five tiny shampoos.
7. Look out Riverdance! Luke has mastered the Angry Two Year Old dance. For those who are unfamiliar with this expressive display, it is comprised of a series of powerful, yet intricate, foot stomps and militant fist waves. His proud parents are anxiously awaiting the budding young artist’s three-year-old dance interpretations, such as the Hokey Pokey.
8. Laine has finally grown enough hair to wear bows.
9. Jake and Ryan learned to swim and ride bicycles, two major milestones in a young boy’s life.
10. The Culloms spent Halloween weekend in Orlando with the McKee family. Luke and Laine were disgruntled clowns. Ryan was a black ninja. Jake turned heads as St. Michael the archangel. Although we were nearby, there was not a visit to see the Big Mouse during this trip.
11. Lee was asked to become a spokesman for the Hair Club For Men. He is considering the offer and his answer depends on the company’s ability to comply with his various demands, including a lifetime supply of Chili Cheese Fritos.