Thursday, January 8, 2009

December Blessings





Our December was a whirlwind of blessings. God is always good but we have so much to be thankful for. The following is a hodgepodge of Grandpa and Nanny's Blessings.






A new addition to the family. Welcome Gracie. She is 4 weeks old here and not home yet. Alyssa spent time coloring with Grandpa.





We all get to pitch in for Uncle Dave while he works to get a tree for their house.












Grandpa and Nanny spent a quiet weekend enjoying Leavenworth. A yearly December thing for us.















On our return between storms we went for our own tree. Grandpa wanted a big one since all the kids and grands would be there. 9 feet later.










A visit to the nursing home with Great Grandma and Great Grandpa.















Noah on a sled ride. He's not quite sure that this is suppose to be fun??!



















The gazebo in the snow and 3 beautiful grand daughters



Alyssa, Abby and Kaylee

































Above is part of our gift giving party. It was so fun to watch all the children.




Christmas Eve Brunch with all but the Idaho Family. Snow and Ice delayed, postponed and canceled there flight. But they were able to get there the day after Christmas.















Quads in the snow??? Michal on the quad with Ben helping and Dave and Noah watching.














Lunch at the nursing home. Same day as before.















Noah and some Christmas toys.

















J on the quad in the snow. He did alright!!! Way to go J.













The family fondue dinner finally arrives. Alyssa, Abby, Kaylee, Aaron and Michal.









Titus eating and enjoying.













Christmas gifts unwrapped.






Kaylee, Alyssa, Abby and J.





Christmas gifts unwrapped.



Kaylee, Hallie, Abby and Sarah.











Grandpa, Hallie and Noah.



A quiet moment.













Grandchildren:



Kaylee hollding Gracie,



Abby holding Titus,
Alyssa holding Noah,and Hallie

















A trip to build a bear with all four grandaughters. There is no way the Monday after Christmas I could do this alone. Thankfully Grandpa agreed to come to my aid. We had a wonderful time with all of them.









































































Pizza for lunch before we meet the rest of the family



















Bowling at Big al's where everyone got to be apart of the fun.

Hallie, Kaylee and Ben











Alyssa














Abby and Auntie M













Hallie

















Grandpa and Noah








Bowling fun with everyone

Dave, Noah, Michal, Titus and Nanny
















Uncle J













Alyssa and her Bunny Gracie













Dinner out after the bowling marathon.


The Old Spagghetti Factory


J, Sarah, Aaron and Gregg


In the background is Ben, and the 4 girls.












From left to right


Kaylee, Abby, Alyssa and Hallie










The night before the Idaho family leave. The three older girls sacked out in the Livingroom.


A common evening sight during this wonderful time of family and friends. Granddaughter sleepovers. A memory.







There were so many wonderful things during this month that they over shadowed any sadness that came our way. Great grandpa went to live in the nursing home with great grandma who has been placed on hospice. The next few months may be more difficult but God has blessed us with wonderful memories and plans for the future that help ease a difficult but blest time in our lives.

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