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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNote: ChatGPT struggled with the Craig and Tina travel section and initially responded with \u201cFor Fuck’s Sake! Have you seen Tina\u2019s Facebook posts about vacations? They travel too much to write this. Are you sure they aren\u2019t both retired?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In March, Tina and Craig turned a work trip into a mini adventure, jetting off to Washington, DC, for a conference that was more \u201cwork\u201d than \u201cvacation\u201d (or so they claim). Luckily, Tazia swooped in to add some flair, whisking them off to New York City for the full tourist experience. They admired Lady Liberty, strolled through Central Park like seasoned New Yorkers (minus the pigeons), and experienced Broadway magic with SIX<\/em>. Of course, no NYC visit is complete without sampling the holy trinity of city staples\u2014bagels, pizza, and an overwhelming sense of traffic-induced stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tina and Craig proved that “work hard, play hard” isn’t just a saying\u2014it\u2019s a lifestyle. Their journey to Hawaii for the Region V ACTE Conference quickly morphed into a tropical adventure. After the conference, they island-hopped their way through paradise, ticking off two more national parks, cruising scenic island roads, and indulging in Craig\u2019s favorite pastime: geocaching. (Because what better way to unwind than by treasure hunting in the middle of a volcano.) By the end of the trip, they were suntanned, slightly sand-covered, and ready to pitch \u201cgeocaching\u201d as the next Olympic sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In July, Tina and Craig made a return trip to Washington, DC, because once just wasn\u2019t enough! Tina and Tazia took center stage themselves with a night at the Kennedy Center, soaking in the charm of Funny Girl<\/em>. The family caught up with Aaron and Arielle over dinner, proving that good company always outshines fancy menus. They also paddled around the Tidal Basin, showcasing their impressive teamwork (or lack thereof) and squeezed in a deeply moving visit to the Holocaust Museum. All in all, it was a trip filled with laughter, history, and just a touch of aquatic cardio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tina and Craig put their camper van to good use this year, embarking on a grand road trip adventure. They rolled into Minnesota to stay with Barbie and Andrew (the best campground we stayed at all year) and then headed to Kansas for a bike race\u2014because nothing says \u201crelaxation\u201d like pedaling through the prairie. The journey didn\u2019t stop there! They explored the historic charm of Nevada City and Empire Mine, marveled at the rugged beauty of Shelter Cove and Black Sands Beach, and checked Lassen and Pinnacles National Parks off their list. They even made it to Virginia Lakes, proving once again that no road is too long and no destination too remote when the camper van is packed and Craig\u2019s sense of adventure is in the driver\u2019s seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Retirement? What\u2019s that? Tina continues to redefine the concept, juggling an impressive five jobs\u2014sometimes all in one day! It\u2019s not clear if she\u2019s auditioning for a world record or just keeping things interesting, but either way, she\u2019s got multitasking down to an art form. Meanwhile, Craig is wrapping up his tenure as the state CTE director and gearing up for a new adventure in January, because who needs a breather? In April, he also began his term as ACTE Region V Vice-President, officially making him the overachiever of the household (though Tina might argue otherwise).<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the year comes to a close, Tina and Craig have proven once again that they are unstoppable\u2014whether they’re celebrating love, conquering conferences, or crisscrossing the country in search of adventure. From wedding dance floors to volcanic geocaching, Broadway lights to camper van nights, they\u2019ve packed a lifetime of memories into just 12 months. With Tina mastering the art of multitasking and Craig diving headfirst into new leadership roles, it\u2019s clear that \u201cslowing down\u201d isn\u2019t in their vocabulary. Here\u2019s to another year of laughter, travels, and plenty of stories worth telling\u2014because for Tina and Craig, the adventure is just getting started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tazia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tazia is still holding down the fort in Washington, D.C., but she\u2019s plotting an escape to Virginia in early January. Her reasoning? She\u2019d like to be further away from the White House. Whether it\u2019s the political circus, the traffic, or just a bad vibe, she\u2019s not saying, but Virginia seems to promise sanctuary\u2014or at least a better commute to her new job. Yes, you read that right\u2014Tazia bid farewell to her role at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in October to join Milbank LLP. As if being a full-time BigLaw attorney wasn\u2019t enough, she\u2019s also a part-time Adjunct Professor at GW Law and an EMBA graduate student at the University of Nevada-Reno. In short, she\u2019s operating on a schedule that would make the Energizer Bunny weep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In her spare time (which we assume involves a time machine), Tazia has taken up competitive jigsaw puzzling. Yes, competitive puzzling is a thing. No, we don\u2019t know how she finds time to practice, but somehow she does\u2014probably while the rest of us are binge-watching Netflix. This year, Tazia took her puzzling talent to the international stage by competing in the World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship in Valladolid, Spain. Tazia\u2019s scouting for Pairs partners for future competitions, so if you think you\u2019ve got what it takes to keep up, submit your application now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tazia has also been busy collecting airline miles. This year, she visited Spain, the United Kingdom, Florida, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Minnesota, California, and Nevada. Each destination served a specific purpose, whether it was attending a wedding, competing in a puzzle competition, or living her best life at a Taylor Swift concert. <\/p>\n\n\n\n At home, her loyal companions, Taz and Sage, are there to greet her after every whirlwind trip or long workday. These fluffballs are her favorite roommates, offering endless cuddles, zero backtalk, and none of the neediness that human relationships tend to bring. Tazia remains firmly committed to her stance that men are far too needy, and honestly, we can\u2019t blame her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, what\u2019s on the horizon for Tazia in 2025? Another dazzling career move? A puzzle championship victory? Whatever it is, one thing\u2019s certain: by next holiday season, her r\u00e9sum\u00e9 will be longer, her frequent flyer miles will be higher, and we\u2019ll all be left wondering if Tazia is secretly powered by caffeine or just sheer determination. Stay tuned\u2014she might even figure out how to run for office\u2026 in Virginia, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quinton<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s been quite a year for Quinton and Zoey, full of big changes and big adventures! In June, they decided to make it official (as if the camping trips and fishing were not already a lifelong commitment) and got married in Graeagle, California. Yes, that\u2019s right\u2014Quinton and Zoey are now a legally binding unit, which means Quinton has been practicing his \u201cyes dear\u201d responses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n After Zoey graduated in May (because who doesn’t want to spend their 20s getting degrees and then getting married?), the couple packed up their lives in Denver and made the big move back to Reno. Goodbye, mile-high city\u2014hello, Biggest Little City and the comforting smell of sagebrush! They\u2019ve been loving their new digs, especially the house, which is a huge upgrade from their former one-bedroom apartment. Banks, their loyal dog, is particularly thrilled with all the extra space… though he\u2019s not exactly sure why his two favorite humans are never around anymore. (He\u2019s still upset Zoey doesn\u2019t work from home every day like she used to.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n As for their free time, Quinton and Zoey are still enjoying the great outdoors\u2014usually from the back of their trusty Toyota RAV4. Nothing says “we’re living the dream” like camping under the stars, hiking to places with names that are harder to pronounce than \u2018s\u2019mores,\u2019 and fishing for whatever it is that nibbles on hooks in the wild. If anyone needs an idea for what to get them for Christmas, a new America the Beautiful pass will suffice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the career department, Quinton is still turning wrenches as a diesel mechanic, fixing everything from trucks to the occasional broken dream. Zoey, on the other hand, is hard at work for the Reno Housing Authority, ensuring that local housing is as dependable as the fresh cup of coffee she\u2019s drinking while running from meeting to meeting. Between them, they\u2019re keeping the world running smoothly\u2014one truck and one lease at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s to another year of adventures, hard work, and (hopefully) finding the time to teach Banks how to love camping as much as his owners do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As we wrap up this AI-assisted holiday letter, we want to say how grateful we are for all of you\u2014our family and friends who make each year so special. While ChatGPT may have helped us put this together, it\u2019s the real connections and shared moments with all of you that truly matter. Here\u2019s to a new year filled with laughter, love, and plenty of stories worth sharing (even if we need a robot\u2019s help to tell them)! Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a wonderful start to 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With love,<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Statucki Family (and ChatGPT, your honorary holiday ghostwriter)<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Season\u2019s Greetings from the Statucki family! Last year, Craig said he would not write another holiday letter. Technically, this is an accurate statement because he had some help from his friends at ChatGPT this year. In the spirit of efficiency (and maybe a touch of laziness), we turned to the marvels of modern technology: artificial … Continue reading Holiday Letter 2024<\/span> <\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n