2024 MacDougall FriendsnFamily Christmas Newsletter

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas FriendsnFamily.  Our family extends a special multimedia greeting to you on this lovely Christmas Day.  2024 provided many fun family memories and challenges. We hope you enjoy a brief glimpse into our lives through our videos, photos and 2024 memories.

Love and Laughter,

Sandy, Sharon, Lexie and Nicholas 

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MacDougall House in CDM on Christmas Day
Dunollie Pond, Ligonier Pa
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Vail, Colorado

2024…Fast and Furious!  We first skiied in Park City and then travelled with the Kellens to Vail 

Park City, a new Ski Spot for our Family

We found fresh snow, sunshine days and plenty of Steep and Deep!

Nicholas played Baseball where his team reached the CIF Finals.  His Tennis team at Pacifica Christian High School won their first ever CIF Playoff match! 

Nicholas CIF Tennis Team
CIF Tennis

In the Fall Nicholas joined and played on the varsity Surf and Beach Volleyball teams  

Nicholas with Vball Teammates at Huntington Beach
Nicholas Varsity Tennis Team
Scottish Santa
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Nicholas Trident Baseball Team
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Nicholas Varsity Beach Volleyball Team
In the Spring Lexie turned 18 and we celebrated at Nicole’ house with a dance party
Lexie's 17th Birthday Party
Sandy and Lexie took a fun Dad & Daughter weekend trip to Avalon, Catalina to Celebrate Lexie’s tremendous accomplishments
Lexie and Dad Catalina Weekender
Lexie Lookin Good
Lexie Graduated Cum Laude from Pacifica Christian High School
Lexie Diploma Ceremony
Lexie High School Graduation
Sisters Polly and Loraine

In Spring the MacDougall family sojourned to Santa Barbara for our Aunt Gloria’s 100th Birthday Party!

Aunt Gloria. Happy 100th!
Cousin Caroline and Nephew Jamie

Gloria left this world  later this year and we are very thankful to have celebrated her wonderful and impactful life

The MacDougall’s filled our Summer with a trip to the Island of Hawaii and a magical resort called Kohanaiki.  

Kohanaiki, Hawaii
RRC Trout Stream
Ligonier Dinner
MacDougall Family

We then travelled to Ligonier, Pennsylvania for our Annual MacDougall Family Reunion where we golfed, played pickleball, practiced our Diving, fly fished, played in Lanny and Annie’s pond and trampolined.

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Kids Table at our VRBO
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TCU Football Game - Go Frogs!
Fall brought the departure of Lexie to Texas Christian University for College! Lexie moved into the Shirley Dorm and joined the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority.  Dad and Mom visited Lexie for the Parents and Dad’s weekends.  Go Frogs! 
Lexie off to TCU with Cousin Nicole and Mom
Moving into the Dorm
Heading to the Tailgate Parties
Sandy enjoyed a bucket list golf trip to Pinehurst with friends from Newport Beach Country 
Pinehurst, NC with Jerry Burch
Sandy also came back to play in the 20th Annual Vineyard Classic.  Long gone are the grueling days of Tennis all day on the clay.  This year we went to Rancho Mirage for golf, pickleball and of course tennis! 
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Vineyard Classic 20th Year
The Cradle Par 3 Course at Pinehurst
Pinehurst, NC
Sandy captained his Jailbird Team at this year’s Cup of No Consequence (CONC)
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CONC 2024

Ho Ho Ho!

Sharon makes the most amazing cuisine and  her talents in the kitchen are enjoyed by many throughout the year.  She always makes sure others enjoy a nice evening.  
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Amazing Cook!
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Sharon and Golf Friends
Girlfriends Rooting
Sharon spent time this year volunteering at Mariners, enjoying LINKS, while rooting for her party in the election and having fun golfing with her friends and teammates 
Girlfriends Rooting
Sharon and Lexie travelled to Dallas to attend a Christian Conference with friend Janet and her daughter Riley
Girlfriends Rooting
Serving Meals at Camp Pendleton
Nicholas joined the R12 program and performs community service work.  This year he served meals at Camp Pendleton, delivered Christmas Trees in Santa Ana and provided toys to the poor and needy at the OC Rescue Mission
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Our Family enjoys Mariners Church, Serves at Newcomers luncheons and other serve opportunites
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Mortgage Vintage Team at The Living Desert over Thanksgiving
Sandy continued to serve on his second Term for the California Mortgage Association (CMA) Board of Directors.  Sandy spoke at numerous CMA Conferences as a member of the Education Committee and served as the Chairman of the Events Committee.   Sandy and Mayumi continue to work with CMA to maintain and grow its Mission of providing Education, Advocacy and Resources For California Private Money Lenders
Sandy and Mayumi and family at Wild Lights

Ho Ho Ho!

Summer Duffy Cruise and Lunch with the Team celebrating Mayumi's Birthday
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Nicole and Sandy at CTD Sponsorship hole at CMA Golf Tourament

Happy Holidays!

Sandy speaking at the Newport Beach CMA Conference about ADU loans

Mortgage Vintage and CrowdTrustDeed Christmas Dinner 2024 at NBCC

MVI and CTD Christmas Party: LtoR: Nicole Smith, Jim Bowers, Sandy, Sharon MacDougall, Mayumi Bowers, Ted Hoover, Justine Bowers, Karen Gunther, Seth Dardis
Talented Lexie and the MacDougall’s wish you and your friendsnfamily peace and joy this Holiday Season.  We pray for your health, happiness and continued prosperity. 
 
Marrakesh, Palm Desert
We hope you have enjoyed our FriendsnFamily Newsletter.  We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  
Love and Laughter!  
Sandy, Sharon, Lexie, Nicholas and Dougie MacDougall 
2024 Balboa Island Parade

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See You Next Year

Please come visit CDM! We will make sure you enjoy the MacDougall Tours All Sports All the Time Itinerary in our quaint little town.