The Watsons ~ Our oldest daughter, Dara, lives in Sheridan, Wyoming with her husband, Charlie, and their three children. Nathaniel is 8 years old, Alex is soon to be 6 years old and Evelina is 21 months.Charlie is an electrician at the Veterans Hospital in Sheridan. Dara is a stay at home mom, writer, artist and craft maker. Dara writes and illustrates children's books. She also makes crocheted dolls, hats, scarves, bible cases....(you name it, she'll find a way to crochet it!)
The Watson family is involved in the Reformed Presbyterian church in Sheridan, a young church that is growing. Dara has taught Sunday School, published the bulletins and sings special music. She is also on the steering committee of MOPS (Mothers Of PreSchoolers), a Christian support group for moms with young kids.
Nate is an amazing kid. He faces many obstacles with determination and a big smile. Born with Familial Spastic Paraplegia, Nate has difficulty with balance and speech. His balance issues are increased because he is so tall for his age! (I have no idea where he might get his height!) In March of 2008, Nate made headline news and the Rapid City tv station news by being the first kindergartner to walk 100 miles in his elementary school's walking program. He has continued to walk and is now up to 300 miles! Nate has been taking violin lessons.
Alex is in Kindergarten this year and is very inquisitive and active. He's a quick learner. He has a wonderful sense of humor and is always saying something that will bring a smile to your face. Alex loves to draw. (I think he got his mom's artistic ability). He is taking piano lessons.
Evelina is all girl! She loves tea parties, dress up, sparkly shoes, pretty bows and purple is her favorite color. She loves to dress up as a fairy or a princess. But she can hold her own with her big brothers, too!
Dara and Charlie have been through a rough year and would covet your prayers. Charlie lost his sister to cancer last year and Dara has been struggling with some health issues. They are very thankful that Charlie has a great job, they have a nice home to live in and that their boys are in a great elementary school that has fantastic special ed programs and therapy programs for Nate, while being challenging for Alex.
