Merry Christmas

From Craig & Melissa

Merry Christmas to One and All!

2013 has been a blessed year, with everyone healthier, wealthier and hopefully wiser too! Melissa and I celebrated our four-year anniversary over Labor Day weekend. Every night before I fall asleep, I always thank her for a “wonderful date.” It’s true!

If you want pictures from our year, visit my Facebook and “friend” me for continuous updates. http://www.facebook.com/craig.s.wilson.1

Our lives, and a billion other’s lives are an even more open book these days, it seems.

A Year of Some Moves…2013 growth included NO moves for us but many moves for the sibs. David, Katie and Winnie Wilson moved from their apartment in Bucktown and are now happy homeowners in cozy Cary, IL.

Graham and Nicol moved to Lincoln Square, and Gavin has moved to Portland, OR. Courtney is still residing in Lincoln Park.

Melissa and I still rent on Millennium Park in a place we “can’t refuse.” We just renewed our lease for two more years. Our address, if you don’t have it is:

130 N. Garland Court, #5105, Chicago, IL 60602

Staying put on Millennium Park…

A Year of Development!

David Wilson left Groupon to join Eventful as a digital advertising account director. Dave had a strong debut year, and is looking forward to a strong follow-up.

http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=12455301&locale=en_US&trk=tyah

Katie is working part-time in social media, but certainly one of the best Moms around, caring for the one-and-only “Winnie Mae” who graced this world on July 9, 2012.

The Dave Wilson Trio

But let’s not forget Boots!

But Winnie is center stage!

See what I mean?

A Year of DREAMS!Graham is still immersed in his career with eZing Inc. but also a top trainer in energy auditing. If you’re looking for an energy audit for your home/business contact him, his firm is more thorough than the IRS.  Graham is also licensed to perform weddings—something he truly enjoys. 

Nicol started taking the tests to obtain her architectural license (3 down!) and is actively pursuing a career in sustainable design. Where there is passion there is purpose.

Together they are pursing some noble dreams.

Dreaming and Passion is Good!

Head West young man!Gavin is the still managing editor for SongLyrics.com, He also contributes articles to many other venues. Check out his personal website for more!

  www.Gavin-Paul.net

Gavin moved West at the end of November to live in Portland, Oregon. He is blessed to be able to work anywhere, and this part of the world is especially appealing to him.

Both Gavin and Graham are training to participate in the Birkebiner in Hayward next February. Good luck guys!

Look out Portland!

A Year of “Education”

Last year Courtney spent her days as a special education teacher at the University of Chicago Charter School in Woodlawn. She still works with them but has decided to transition into business, with a career oriented more toward sales. Expect some final news in 2014.

Sometimes the most important education anyone can attain is the pathway that takes them on a joy-filled adventure. Courtney has learned values that will stick with her an entire lifetime.

Getting an “A” in my book!

A Year of Placements!My recruiting business had another record year and now has a staff of seven. We have grown into new markets and are likely to have a promising 2014, fingers crossed.

I launched Dating for Life on Valentine’s Day. It was a fun TV and Radio tour, and I sold a few books along the way. www.datingforlife.com

Truth be known, however, I’m a serial entrepreneur-creative, I’m writing called RIO, a romance thriller.

Stay tuned. www.CraigSWilson.com

A Year of Creativity!Melissa’s Networking is Dead made the Wall Street best sellers’ list, and was number one in Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Congratulations. Melissa was also inducted into her high school Hall of Fame. Wow! I only went to the principal’s office.

She also released Shy Town Girls – best described as Sex in the City for Chicago. Shy Town Girls – IVY, the second in a series just released this fall. www.ShyTownGirls.com

Melissa is thrilled to be a book publisher and if I don’t sign with the two I’m pursuing, I’m likely to sign with her as well. She promises to take good care of me as a client. www.Networlding.com

Creative Partners!

A Somber Note

This fall, Melissa, Cari and Greg lost their sister Cindy after her long battle with diabetes. Cindy was the oldest “sib” and will be greatly missed.

The love and the joy Cindy shared with all she came in contact with will never be forgotten.

In the end, it’s all about family and friends!

In the end, it’s all about family and friends!

In the end, it’s all about family and friends!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

God fills our lives with love. I wish you a Christmas filled with JOY and a New Year embracing the unique possibilities this crazy world brings us each and every day.