Christmas Eve Eve

Today we went to my parents church. Everyone but Joanna came. She went to her church this morning.

It is always nice to find any excuse to get together.

I think we have the next Mozart in the family.

After church we went to Janelle's for lunch.

We wanted to get some pictures with all the cousins.

They of course hated the idea, but....well.....we won. ;)

9 Grand kids.

9 cousins.

Grandma and Grandpa with the grand kids.

I LOL'D when I saw Elisa's face in this picture.

Then we thought why let the fun stop with the grandkids??

There might have been some who hated the idea.

But well..... I won. ;)

And I am so glad that I did.

I love each and every one of my siblings so very much.

 

This is a picture of the best Aunt known to mankind. She loves all her nieces and nephews. She spends time with them. She goes out of her way to make them feel welcome. She encourages them. She prays for them. She loves them.

 

They are so very very lucky.

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving.....

I only have a few pictures from Thanksgiving. I honestly just enjoyed being with my family as opposed to worrying about taking pictures.

It was a lovely day.

It was actually pretty cool, bc I was able to meet my cousin. His name is Greg. He is the son of my Aunt Sharon whom I have only met once.

This is the one and only picture that I have of my Aunt. She had come to town for a visit maybe in 2006.

I genuinely had the pleasure of meeting her son, my cousin Greg and Jolanta.

It is with sad news that my Aunt has recently died. We got the call a couple weeks ago saying that she had passed.

Greg and Jolanta had just gotten back from visiting with her.

I am looking forward to many more holidays spent with Greg and Jolanta.

 

This is not my favorite picture of me, but Joanna really liked it and wanted me to put it up.

 

I'm kind like that.

 

Not much to say about this one.....

I think that is a bit better. ;)

My love.....

I have been very excited this year for Christmas decorating. I don't know if its bc I didn't do much last year with just having Emma, but I COULD NOT wait this year.

Jeremy made me wait till after Thanksgiving.

Friday it was ON!!!!

;)

In very un-christmas tree cutting down weather, we headed out.

No snow, No hot chocolate.....

and even with a crabby child, who wasn't a baby,

it was very well worth it.

Nathan cut down his 1st Christmas tree. I think he was very proud.

I know I was.

 

He only had a TINY help from Mads, and that was against his will.

 

But I think we have the most perfect tree this year, even if it being held up with fishing line. ;)

Speaking of pretty perfect.......

Emma fell in love with the light up snowmen.

She kept hugging and kissing them.

Speaking of kissing.....

is this not the cutest thing ever?????

Who wouldn't want a kiss?

Memorial Day 2012

We had such a lovely day on Memorial Day.

We spent the day at Janelle's house. I made BBQ Pork. And everyone brought a side dish.

It was pretty good if you ask me.

Jonathan and Melanie were in town for Jonas's first birthday.

I do love it when they are in town.

Emma girl was just a little tired that day. She took a 2 hour nap during the picnic.

Don't you just love all her rolls??

Since it was near 90, the kids were very excited that Janelle had a pool.

The babies, weren't near as excited.

Poor Jonas was teething. I felt so bad for the little guy.

Eli....well....being Eli.... ;)

The boys thought it would be great fun to run and jump into the pool.

The adults were just a LITTLE nervous. We didn't want any broken necks.

The boys on the side were making the "wave pool."

We all had a fun day.

It was so nice to have my Grandmother there. I love her so very much. She is always ready to give me a hug and tell me that I am her Jewel.

I think of this ^ when I think of her. ;) I think that she makes each one of us grandchildren feel that way.

I really hesitated to put up this picture. Since having Emma, I feel awful about myself. My body just isn't the same. And I hate this picture of myself. But it's great of my Grandmother.

I recently read this blog and it made me think a little. Little Emma was a long awaited blessing and I am very thankful for her. My body WILL eventually get better. Right now, it is still busy giving life to my little miracle. And that is what I am focusing on.

Happy Retirement Dad!

My Dad.

My Dad is a Pastor.

 My Dad is Hardworking.

My Dad is Loyal.

 My Dad is Kind.

My Dad is a master Carpenter.

My Dad is honest.

My Dad is trustworthy.

My Dad is sincere.

My Dad is Humble.

My Dad is a student.

My Dad is a teacher.

My Dad is wise.

My Dad is prayerful.

My Dad is educated.

My Dad is forgiving.

My Dad is patient.

My Dad is handsome.

My Dad is romantic.

My Dad is thoughtful.

My Dad is joyful.

My Dad Loves my Mom.

My Dad is truthful.

My Dad is retired.

My Dad is B.L.E.S.S.E.D.