2008 Galey Christmas Newsletter

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

With now one year of marriage under our belts, we can honestly say that our first year as newlyweds can be summed up in one word: FUN!

Of course, “Year One” wasn’t perfect. There was, of course, adjusting to Travis’ snoring, his addiction to fantasy football and those countless hours of college Game Day. Or Mindy’s sticky hairspray in the car, her experimental ‘cooking’ and piles of bathroom trash that Travis says he still doesn’t know where it comes from. But 2008 entailed many other new…and more enjoyable…. experiences too.

In April, we took our first trip to Greece! We flew into Rome just 2 days after Mindy’s 30th birthday to join her extended family on a 2-week Mediterranean cruise. For those who didn’t know, we had originally thought we’d do a Greece cruise for our honeymoon.

Yet, just before we got engaged, Mindy’s family unknowingly announced they’d be taking a trip during the spring. We decided to do a smaller-scaled honeymoon and save most of our pennies for the bigger trip with them. It was definitely worth it! Much of the trip was spent touring the Greek islands, including stops in Mykonos, Rhodes and Athens. We also saw the ancient pyramids in Egypt, the Colosseum in Italy and the arena where St. Paul preached in Turkey. Our one regret? Not buying a Turkish rug! We didn’t leave empty handed though. We got many other souvenirs and hundreds of digital pictures. It was a great trip and we were so thrilled to have the opportunity to go with everyone!

In May, Mindy’s sister Meg gave birth to her 2nd child and we celebrated our first nephew! Malakai “Kai” Wallace was born on May 6th while we were still wrapping up our Greece trip. Mindy went back to Albuquerque the following month to see him where he was already wearing Sooner attire. Meg is now pregnant with her 3rd and due next summer!

In July, we took our first trip to Pensacola together. Many of Mindy’s relatives live there so we spent July 4th out on the beach with them. It was a fun road trip spent seeing cousins, aunts, uncles and getting tan!

This past fall, we covered our first presidential election from DC. Travis flew to Denver for 10 days to cover the Democratic Convention and Mindy reported for FOX News in Washington during the debates and on Election Day. We both really enjoyed the experience! (although we don’t share the same political party) This Inauguration Day, we’re already preparing to work a few more long days!

And a few months ago, Travis experienced his first Sooner game. He wore red, but nothing that said OU. That same trip, we visited the Galey family in Dallas. Many of you have asked us about Travis’ mom since her surgery before our wedding. We’re thankful to report that she’s doing great and her cancer still appears to be gone.

Before 2008 rounds out, we’re hoping to experience another new moment together…buying a house! On Dec. 20th, we’re going to an auction where more than 400 foreclosures will go up on the auction block. We’ve got our eyes on a little yellow Annapolis home. If we don’t get it, we trust the Lord will help us find something else. However, we would welcome your prayers on the 20th!

We’re sure these ‘new’ experiences are just the beginning of what’s to come in our new marriage together, but 2008 was definitely a lot of fun! We’re thankful for all that God is doing in our lives and for blessing us with such supportive families and friends.

Happy holidays!

Love,

Travis & Mindy Galey