Christmas 2018

It is that time of year again. It seems as if this year has flown bye! Christmas is coming and it’s a good feeling looking back to take in all that this year have given us. 

Looking at the photo above it seems we are all very grown up. I guess that´s true now with Sandra having graduated from High school and started at Agricultural college this autumn.  The family is busy pursuing their life paths and it is kind of difficult to keep up sometimes. But we are able to get together for lunch and serious gaming fairly regularly. Eiríkur is going great guns at school. He has moved across to the Reykjavík Art school and is taking courses in illustration. This builds on the work he did at the technical school with animation – check out youtube and instagram. He is also working as a life guard at Nauthólsvík beach. That’s where the sea swimmers do their stuff. Chilly I would say!

The high point for Mr David has been a trip to Iran as part of an assessment team working for the International Project Managers Association Global excellence award team. Amazing to see the country and meet people doing amazing things in their projects. There has also been a lot of Red Cross work both here and abroad which is very rewarding. I have also made my own drum and “ship of the day” is still alive and well on Instagram and Facebook.  The Harbour is a fascinating place for boat watchers!

Sandra has moved out of Reykjavík to become a residential student at the Agricultural college in Hvanneyri. She is able to have her horses with her, which is a good thing. On the other hand the school is quite isolated, so we can expect that Sandra will be a frequent visitor to the big city.

Rebekka and Bubbi are the proud owners of a lovely Irish setter who goes by the name of Íri. He young, lively, intelligent and very handsome, so he is a regular at the dog shows and is going well. Rebecca is furiously pursuing her doctorate. Her work is gaining both attention and funding. Part of the deal is travel to conferences and symposia which makes it exciting.

Anna Bryndís has been travelling a lot this year. Memorable trips for the Red Cross, to Bangladesh Also for pleasure. A group of girlfriends went to visit the Italian treasure of Cinque Terre and walked the trails of the National park between these beautifully picturesque villages. There was a trip to the States to stay with friends, do some shopping and celebrate Thanksgiving.  Nephews, Anna Dís and Arni have looked after Anna, taken her on long walks to the park and played and played and played. There is lots of joy around these young hearts!

It has been a rich and varied year for all of us and we are fortunate to enjoy so many opportunities. Hoping the 2019 will be as exciting!