The author had a cat named Rex that they adopted from their old church. Rex enjoyed eating food and gained a lot of weight over time. Unfortunately, Rex was hit by a car and passed away. The author lives with their sister, mother, and father. Their father Stuart is a fire safety specialist and enjoys fishing. Their mother Sabrina is a teacher and enjoys soccer and flag football. Their sister Skyler is in 7th grade and enjoys soccer and cheerleading. The newsletter suggests including a calendar of upcoming family events, memories, songs or poems to add interest when creating a family newsletter.