Monday, December 31, 2012

Delightful December

December was so “full”…full of delight, full of activity, full of family & friends!  Great memories in this final month of 2012.
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Odds are you can’t find me in the Lynden Choral Society – singing Handel’s Messiah to start the month of prepping for remembering Christ’s birth!
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Nate’s official first haircut (thanks to the vacuum), and “Gappy”!
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We enjoyed celebrating Gram’s 90th with friends & family…and it was great to get together with the RCOA Admin team for 2 banquets.
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Amy’s Piano students after the recital – and a little DQ treat to follow!
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Celebrating Aunt Jana’s birthday and my becoming a U.S. Citizen!
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Spending some great time with the Richerts…and showing off the matching sweaters that were received from Grampy & Granny!
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The Candlelight service was a blessing – remembering His birth.
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Story time with Uncle Ben & Auntie Jill…some followed the words, some made modifications to the story in the interest of time.
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It snowed on Christmas…the kids built a quick snow man and Nate had to wait on his chocolate letter till he turns 1 (January)…the rule.
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Bowling with the Vandenbergs – fun times!
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Time to “pack up” – all done before the beginning of 2013!

Saturday, December 01, 2012

Thanksgiving (November Part Deux)

We are so thankful for all that God has given us – especially time with family…
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After Thanksgiving, we work on some Christmas decorations and prepare for more time with friends & family.
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We had a “getaway” in the last week of November – The Great Wolf Lodge – fun times with friends!
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