A Night Out With the Boys
I bet you can guess what we did.
Jordan
Nathan
Josh
Cerwin
Me
Check the profile picture to see who won both games.
It wasn’t that I did so well, the others just didn’t have very good scores. My first game was 136, and I think the last one was 116.
The boys wanted a picture of us kissing. This was their reward.
Nate and Josh tested their strength while waiting for supper.
A Two Cousins “boli” was everyone’s choice for supper.
I love their steak boli.
Come to me
all you who are weary and burdened
and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 NIV
Music to My Ears
I am spending the day organizing and moving our 2007 photos from my laptop to the two external hard drives where I store them for safekeeping. These were still in my “Photos to Post” folder from the other week, and were left unposted due to many holiday events.
Jenna and Diana
Cerwin
Nathan
What fun to listen to tunes played by a few of my favorite people, following Gloria’s seventh birthday party the other week.
Praise the LORD, O my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Praise the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits.
Psalm 103:1-2 NIV
A Work Day With Grandpa
Today Jordan, Nathan, and Josh went to the TFC Shop to help Cerwin install insulation in the chapel he is building for Chilliwack, BC.
Jordan
Josh
Nathan
Nathan
Jordan and Norm Getz (a volunteer who was helping Cerwin today) removing decals.
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Me?
After two very busy months in the office, then getting ready for two Christmas dinners ~ I didn’t move very fast this morning.
I took a long hot shower, then enjoyed two cups of coffee while shopping online for digital scrapbooking software. I decided to use some of my Christmas money to purchase Scrapbook Factory Deluxe 4.0. I’ll tell you later next year if I like it or not.
By evening our Christmas decorations were carefully boxed for storage until next Christmas – and the garage was again housing our two vehicles.
Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD whose confidence is in him.
Jeremiah 17:7 NIV
Christmas Day 2007
My Favorite Pictures of Our Day
After a relaxing morning, we went to Jere and Kristen’s for a 10 a.m. brunch.
Before eating, we helped the little ones sing Happy Birthday to Jesus.
Notice the birthday candle at the bottom left.
Cerwin and I easily found our seats.
This sweet potato casserole was part of our delicious brunch, prepared by Jere and Kristen.
Josh posing with his Christmas hat.
Jana sat in her new chair while showing me her new book and watch.
Ian looking quite handsome with his Christmas hat.
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After coming home at noon, Cerwin, Josh, and I prepared the house and garage for an evening Christmas celebration with Cerwin’s family.
Donald, Jeremy, Mother, Kristen (holding Jesse), Jere, Jeff, and Chris visit while waiting for others to arrive.
Crystal and Jakey announcing their engagement.
Before prayer, Cerwin’s brother Elvin and his wife Patti told us their daughter Crystal and boyfriend Jakey had an announcement.
Everyone brought food for the buffet supper.
Jared checking out a cookie
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Now-You-Have-It-Now-You-Don’t Gift Exchange
The adults (twelve years and above) purchased and wrapped a $7 to $10 gift if they wanted to participate in the game, where everyone received three numbers. A chosen gift is not safe until their last number is called.
Nathan choosing a gift.
Mel and Velda (Cerwin’s sister)
After we all had gifts, we took turns opening them and revealing the giver.
Jeremy, Gabi, Mother, and Donald (Mel and Velda’s son)
Cerwin, Jenna, and Jordan
Grandsons, Jordan, Josh, and Nathan.
These three are staying with us for the next three days – to help Cerwin with installing basic wiring and insulation in the chapel he is building for a truck stop in Chilliwack, British Columbia.
Josh was pleased with his package!
Diana, Jeff, Chris (with a Yatzee game), and Elvin (Cerwin’s brother).
Chris, Elvin, and Patti
Crystal and Dorretta (Mel and Velda’ oldest daughter).
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Following that we played an “Open Gift” Now-You-Have-It-Now-You-Don’t with the children, similar to the one we played with our children on Sunday.
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Donald brought some old slides that he had changed to digital pictures, so we showed them, plus new pictures from a family wedding earlier in the year, and hunting pictures the men wanted to see.
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Summary: A Wonderful Day
The Word became flesh
and made his dwelling among us.
John 1:14 NAS
Glory to God in the Highest
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests. Luke 2:14 NIV
~ Sunset Tonight ~
For God so loved the world
that he gave his one and only Son
that whoever believes in him
shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
