December 2011

Guess I’m becoming one of those “once a month” bloggers. December was packed with family, travel, and my favorite, Christmas cookies. Here are some highlights!

Matchy Cousins Ready for Christmas

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Disneyland at Christmastime

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Christmas with Jeff and Jenna

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Christmas with Grani and the Newkirks

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Christmas with the Boys

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Christmas with the Gransee’s

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A Happy New Years at the Cabin

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What a great day! We are blessed to be so close to both sides of our families, so we had a very full day of yummy food and giving thanks. I really love Thanksgiving.

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This is what happens when you try to take a picture of all the little ones at the end on the night. Not so great! Next time I’m going to try to remember to take a group shot before they are all worn out!
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These guys LOVED trick-or-treating this year! We’ve got the army guy, the sheriff, and the UPS man.

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These are the expressions we get when Uncle Kyle stands behind the camera and tells them to make a mean face!

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easter 2011

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Egg hunting, easter lamb from Nana and Bompa, and egg dyingIMG_5744Sleepy Lincolneaster 2Easter pinata tradition continues (thanks Aunt Erin and Uncle Doug!)
Caleb says, “Hey! I wanted to be the one to wham it open!”IMG_5774Finally, a smile from Caleb!IMG_5826Beautiful Aunt KaelynIMG_5811Great Grandma Brouwer (GG) and LincolnIMG_5837One more little meltdown… Can I blame it on the sugar?IMG_5833 The menfolk enjoying a beautiful easter evening. 
 ”For God so loved the world, that He gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 
 This Easter, Noah has been asking so many questions about Jesus and why He died for us on the cross. He’s trying to wrap his mind around something so complex and yet so simple. I just keep telling him, “He did it because He loves you, and He wants you to live with Him forever when we’re all done on this earth.” Praying for my little man as seeds of faith are beginning to sprout!
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