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It feels like 2025 passed in the blink of an eye. The years seem to move faster and faster, but the holiday season always brings perspective\u2014and having the chance to slow down and spend time with the kids is something I\u2019m truly grateful for.<\/p>\n

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In early September, my mother passed away at age 90, just three weeks shy of her 91st birthday. This was our first Thanksgiving and Christmas without her, and it\u2019s time to start creating some new traditions for the Syn family. For as long as I can remember, Christmas dinner has always meant crab, but I think it\u2019s time to switch things up\u2014Prime Rib may be the new tradition going forward.<\/p>\n

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In late December, the boys turned 24. We spent the morning golfing, and later they invited a few close friends for appetizers at home then dinner at our local steakhouse. It was a wonderful day and brought back memories of sleeping on that small, uncomfortable couch in the hospital 24 years ago when they were born.<\/p>\n

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Michael is now midway through his second year of dental school, and on December 15th, Matthew received the incredible news that he was accepted to Midwestern Dental School in Chicago for the 2029 class. He\u2019s worked extremely hard to get here, and it\u2019s wonderful to see his dedication pay off. He may still have other options, but there\u2019s a good chance Chicago will be home for him by mid-August.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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