Winter Bliss

sunset one winter night

our friends took us to a Newsboys concert last
Friday night at Community Reformed Church
it was AWESOME!

The moon one night when we where out!
amazing!

writing out our Christmas cards for the year

note this was end of November and I have a few
presents already under tree :)

mommy I dislike the vet so much!
get me outta here!

oldie picture I found  hehe

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season!

It's that time of year again. December has come and with all the joys of Christmas. But what is the real meaning of Christmas? Is it the gifts under the tree, the lights in the windows, the cards in the mail, turkey dinners with family and friends, snow in the yard, stockings hanging in the living room, and shouts of  "Merry Christmas" to those who pass us in the streets? Is this really Christmas? For many people, Christmas is a time of sorrow. They don't have the extra money to buy presents for their children, family, and friends. Many are saddened at Christmastime when they think of their loved ones who will not be able to come home for various reasons. Turkey dinners may be only a wish and not a reality. Yet, Christmas can be a season of great joy. It is a time of God showing his great  love for us. It can be a time of healing and renewed strength. You see Christmas is when we celebrate the birth of the Christ child. God sent His Son, Jesus, into the world to be born. His birth brought great joy to the world. Shepherds, wise men, and angles all shared in the excitement of knowing about his great event. They knew this was no ordinary baby. The prophets had told of his coming hundreds of years before. The star stopped over Bethlehem just to mark the way for those who were looking for this special child. Please read Luke 2: 4-19. We can truly be happy at Christmas! No matter what may be happening, we can know that we are His children. We then become sons and daughters of God. Heaven will be our home one day. Look at Christmas in a new way this year. This is the year to invite Jesus into your heart. You will then have a "Merry Christmas." The joy and peace you will receive will last all year as you look to God for all your needs to be met.

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season! Rejoice!
We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Making memories as Husband and Wife, family and friends

My brothers girlfriend made this awesome
pumpkin oreo cheesecake from pinterest It was
amazing!

after everyone left too cute!

My parents came over the night before Thanksgivng
that was our due date for our little Turkey. sweet pink
roses and a in memory frame of our daughter! Thanks
Mom and Dad! xoxo

Toby and Sadie love each other!

cozy and warm!

set up for Thanksgiving. Thanks Em for letting us use your Wedding decor!

We hosted Kuiken's Thanksgiving this year in our pole barn.
I got a little crafty with things I had around the house.

Pumpkin carving with Em and Todd. I did a 

heart in memory of our daughter.

Sunday afternoon walk

even though we didn't make it to the flea market this

summer we made it in November to Shipshewana. We went with 

Justin's aunt and uncle.had a great time and watched the prade and light show!

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving :)

We where a little late putting away our patio set
this year! the snow fall came a little too early
for my liking!!!!

After leaving my job a good friend who I got
to know made me things this spring for the baby
we lost. So she came up to me before my last week
and made these. She said to me I know you will
use these someday! so sweet of her thanks Missy!

opening day of gun hunting. We saw one but to far
away :(

who doesn't like the Notebook? favorite movie!