Our Church's Christmas Program

T'was on Friday - a good way to get into the right Christmas spirit :)
The choirs and instrumentalists blessed us with their music (and antics -some cuties ;)
We even learned (or attempted) a Spanish song for our missionaries.
It was nicely set up and I was pleased to see a couple of my friends come too.


Kara has that affect on me! LOL


Jasmin, my neighbour previously

Tante Aat is doing better in Faith manor now

That's Oom Wim pictured on the wall  

Nov.30 pre-Christmas visits at HCH with all 3 of us!!

Mr.DeHaan is still managing to live on his own
He still has his trusting, patient attitude
-such an inspiration to me and a sweet man


A picture of a nice photo he had sitting in his living room.
Dear Mrs.DeHaan I miss her still.

December 2, our grand family gift exchange "Pakjes" at our house

It was lots of fun and everyone did a great job with their poems and gift wrapping! All this hidden talent comes out on these occassions. Thanks all! Following is a string of pictures:

Some creatively wrapped gifts

Guess who's in the pulpit 

Nice laptop!

Saturday Dec.2

Daniel's "woof-woof"

for King Kenny!

Sarah's cute poem for Andrew...

Oh Give Thanks to the LORD

"Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!
His mercy endures forever." Psalm 107:1

Happy Thanksgiving to our U.S. friends!

Yesterday, we celebrated the Lord's goodness to our far away friends (no not as far as the States - only Aylmer) by taking a trip out to visit 3 families that we haven't seen in a while.
We very much enjoyed visiting with Joyce & family (minus Jake who was working :( ). They have an ideal property with much potential!

The welcome parade :)

In their living room:

We also got to visit Brenda & Carl's and met Emma, Daniel, Heidi. Sweeties!

And my friend, Irene, whom many of you prayed for. She is continuing to improve!! PTL!!

We are thankful for a beautiful day, travelling mercies and extra energy for me to be able to really enjoy it!

God is good!

CONGRATULATIONS JOHN!! on sustaining your Candidacy Exam!! PTL!!!

We got to take care of the kids while John & Betty went to Pella, Iowa for his Candidacy exam. While they were sweating & biting their nails, the kids had lots of fun :)

Here they are running & jumping into the leaves


They especially loved it when they could play with their cousins!
or ride on their shoulders :)

After living here over 4 years, I just discovered this new path thru the woods!

I was soo excited - its so close and beautiful!

THANKSGIVING Weekend OCT

Yes, I'm a little behind - but did want to get these on still.
And Thanksgiving is always current :)
We always have so much to be thankful for!

Rememberance Day Nov.11 and Voting Day today remind us to be thankful for our freedom and peace in our land, for all those who gave their lives for this privilege - also the privelege of voting - yes, even Municipal elections!
Though there aren't always godly people to vote for, at least we can let them know we care about the important life and morality issues. Thankfully we know God is still in control and pray that He will put the best men & women into office and have mercy on our land yet.

We're thankful that Dad's sister from Holland, Tante Anneke, and Marius could come to visit and meet all the family - the youngsters made quite a good impression on them. Thanks everyone!

Sat Oct.7

Dinner & family time/giving of thanks at our place

No, Maurice is not snoring, he's singing :)

Saturday's grand family hike

Friday Oct. 6

Thanksgiving turkey dinner with our special guests
Mom did an amazing job -especially considering that
we just got home the night before from our month-long vacation!!

Walking the trail with Tante Anneke & Marius

41 years ago!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DAD & MOM!!

This beautiful photo was taken at the beginning of the month on our last night at Sandbanks

Dad & Mom were blessed with another year together! PTL!
May the Lord grant them many more in ever increasing love.
We love you, Dad & Mom, and are so thankful for you! (I'm sure I can say this on behalf of all your kids & grandkids - even if they missed the actual day :Z)

HAPPY REFORMATION DAY!

Where would we be without the Reformation? Thank God for that day so many years ago and especially all that is good that grew out of it! We have the written, living Word of God in our own hands, we can understand it so much better and see God's redemptive covenant working all through history til this very day.

Don't forget to have some Saukraut met bratworst and German roggerbrot to celebrate! yumm!!

Mom's cousin Betty & husband Luke visited from Holland

Luke and Dad

Mom & Betty