Year End Events

We closed out 2011 with fun times and fun people.

We welcomed two little baby guppies.

We have enjoyed the kids’ artwork, school work and handmade gifts. The boys enjoyed lots of classroom fun and activities.

 

 

This writing paper of Dellen’s is worth “clicking” on and reading. He is so precious to me. The other day he said he told some boys in the bathroom not to say “Oh my God” because that was not being nice to God’s name. I pray for his and Sam’s faith and roots that grow deep and the boldness to stand firm in their faith.

We enjoyed seeing Dellen and Sam as shepherds in our church’s Christmas narrative.

After Christmas, we enjoyed a trip to Corn where Sam was able to attend a reunion of his first grade class. The public school closed at the end of his first grade year, and his teacher retired afterwards. So, this first grade class is super special. We are so appreciative of Mrs. F, and the continued love she has shown for her last class, and for Sam as she has been dedicated in writing him postcards this last year to aid in his transitions.             

Her husband manned the grill and endured the chaos. They raised three boys of their own, so I wasn’t nearly as mortified when I learned that Sam ate three cheeseburgers at that luncheon! Unfortunately, three little boys were missing.

   

Meanwhile, Dellen enjoyed time with his best friend.

Our family enjoyed our time with Papa and Mema and a few other friends, before returning home and spending a short visit with my parents while they were traveling through. What a special way to end the year!

Love Came Down

Grams always has a theme to draw us together during the holidays. This year we had a “Star” theme. The table centerpiece had inspiring messages reminding us of God’s love for us as He sent His Son for each and every one of us.

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11

She had also longed for some cooperation from her precious and shining grandchildren to help with a little song and reading in costume. The video will show how that turned out…

Grams' Stars

Yep, definitely not raising perfect children. But we love them and they do brighten our days like real stars do. 

 

Although, they all seemed very attentive when it came time to play with sugar cubes and gumdrops and create individual sugar castles!

And going along with the “Star” theme, we witnessed a lot of Star Wars themed playing. Light and sound activated light sabers were constantly whirling and Legos and other figures were played with. Sam benefited from a gracious Grams and Gramps that are closing their quilt store when he asked if he could have the antique pie table for playing with his toys. Can you imagine what the original owners of it would think if they saw the use of the table now? It has probably never been so loved and used.

Our nephew, Elliot, had his first sleepover without his parents while in Kansas and spent a couple of nights at our house and the boys enjoyed some warmer and sunny weather during that time.

And Miss Sophie…she is everyone’s little princess! My boys love her.

This was our “white” Christmas. The view is Gramps and Grams’ backyard. It was so beautiful and we love its splendor in all seasons.

Love Came Down.