Hi all and welcome to the 2009 edition of the annual Miller Christmas letter. Our biggest news of the year occurred just prior to Christmas last year! Brian was offered a new position at John Deere as the Manager of Supply Management for Deere’s tractor factory. This spring, we packed up and headed North to our new home.
We're in a great neighborhood and are enjoying our new home that is spoiling us with extras like a 3 car garage along with dedicated home theater, drum, and exercise rooms. The only problem with the house is that there is over a foot of snow in the yard and drifts up to 4 feet tall! We also got to enjoy 100+ MPH winds in a summer storm as well…wonder how Chicago got the title ‘windy city’? We're just thankful that we came out with little damage and power was restored in less than 24 hours.
Jodi continued on in her role as a Business Analyst for John Deere’s SAP (business software) group. She was able to continue working in the same job but does it fromour new location. She works with people from all over the world everyday so her comrades in India, Brazil, China, France, and North Carolina probably haven't even realized she moved!
Between moving and working we did manage to sneak in a few trips. In February, we headed down to San Antonio. This summer we attended Ignite Chicago, a two day Christian music festival and traveled to the Twin Cities. We just recently returned from a trip to Southern California where we attended the wedding of one of Jodi’s college friends and ended the party at Disneyland. We then headed down to San Diego and wrapped things up in LA.
Brian and his positive influence hard rock band, Park Lane, had a busy schedule this summer playing shows and festivals in Iowa and Illinois. Currently Park Lane is in the final stages of writing their second album and soon will begin recording. With any luck the new album will be available in spring!
After moving, we found a new church home at Prairie Lakes Church. Brian is playing with the worship team and both Brian and Jodi are involved in a small group.
We hope that this letter finds you in good health and good spirits. Remember that among all the sales, gifts, and decorations lies the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of the savior, Jesus Christ. We hope you take some time to pause in this season of hectic schedules to reflect and celebrate His birth!
Happy 2010! Brian and Jodi
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