Hello, hello, hello everybody - has the novelty of blogging sort of worn off - we only do it once a month? I know I am not the quickest either - but I don't have that many people to take pictures of either - every night I check out all the blogs, especially the overseas ones - and there is nothing new, and then I check my own and there are no comments made - OH - nobody checks it out anymore.
So much for the sarcasm - things have been very chilly here lately - it was -42 overnight here this week BUT the sun is getting stronger and the days are getting longer - so we are going the right way. We are so looking forward to warm weather. And once again we are reminded that the weather is also not in our hands - we receive everything from our Heavenly Father, so let us not complain. I am still busy at work and pap is still busy as well, although this week they didn't work everyday, b/c it was too cold. Gerry and Karen arrived home safely on Monday night for which we are thankful as well. And pretty soon Henrietta and Dwayne will be here with Angelina, we are so looking forward to that and then Mary will have her baby D.V. So lots to look forward to. Pap is still heavy into the addition, how to do this and how to do that. We went to the city to check out windows and got some prices. But the windows were vinyl and pap does not want vinyl windows. By accident, pap was checking out things in the barn, and found two wooden windows there yet, brand new and they both open. We don't even know what we have.
So now Pap figures Richard can make the rest of the windows, since they don't have to open.
Wilfred and Yvonne are also back from Australia - I didn't talk to them yet, but pap was there the other day and he said they had a wonderful time. (I was so jealous they were there) So now that Wilfred is back, they can finish their home visits. Anyway, y'all - that is what is going on here. Love you all and hope to see some pictures soon.

Babysitting the Grandkiddies

Pap was playing "Dit zijn mijn wangetjes" - she knows exactly what it means

Surprise, surprise - I did it!!!

Iris could sing along as well, she knows the song in Dutch!!!

The Rest of Aunt Frieda's birthday party

Frieda had bought balloons for the kids and Tristen found a neat way to use his - toothless Tristen!!

Frieda with little Freddie - he is such a sweetie, kindof shy!!

Frieda with all the little kids - whoopeeeeee!!

More of Aunt Frieda's birthday!!

Some of the kiddies on Aunt Frieda's lap - we had to light the candles so many times, so each
of them could have a turn blowing them out.

Caden, all dressed up to go home - but he wasn't ready - until he got a sucker from Aunt Frieda.

Little Janelle all packed up and getting sleepy - you sure couldn't tell by her big eyes - they are as wide as saucers, but she was certainly ready for a nap.

Not that you guys all want to see my behind but that is the only picture of my sister and I on her birthday. Wasn't much room to hug anywhere else but by the counter.

Aunt Frieda's 60th Birthday Party

Three of the little girls playing Barbies - Summer, Iris and Takyra (from Marion)

The men at the party in heavy discussion. Freek, Wally, Richard and Rev. Louwerse. David Wiersema's wife is holding her little boy!

Angie had the honours of cutting the cakes. They were so yummy! Lots and lots of calories. But we ALL enjoyed a piece.

Summer took her socks off and then decided she wanted them back on - with difficulty.

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

Francine and Richard came today so Richard could measure out the addition and sort of give us a price on the framing - when they arrived this morning, Pap and I were still sleeping - unbelievable, because we hardly ever sleep in. But anyway, Pap and Richard went to Barrhead to get their deerhorns scored, and Francine and I took the kids to Barrhead to get a few things and have lunch. We came home from Barrhead and I checked the blogs, but there were no new ones. I was so excited, because we were hoping that Henrietta might have put some wedding pictures of Toby and Sally on her blog. But NOT!! Too bad - we just need more patience. I know you have company Henri, so we'll wait. Richard and Gerry are out skidooing - since the sun is shining and it is beautiful weather. Anyway - Christian greetings to you all and our best regards!

The New Snowfall

Summer trying to work her way to the swing set. We had a brand new snowfall, which looks brilliant. But it is very heavy snow.
The weather is warm and therefore lots of moisture.

Morgan watching the little kids outside!

Tristen cleaning up the branches - up to his knees in the snow

Summer and Iris were in the mood to swing, but it took them forever to get there, and then the swings were covered in snow.

Still for Breakfast at Opa's

Opa just loooooves this little sweetie - but Nellie was more interested in what everybody else
was doing. OOOOpa, I don't want to miss anything.

The Schoutens for Breakfast

Caden couldn't wait for the bacon and eggs to show up -
what was taking so long - he was hungry. Good for you Caden
breakfast is the most important meal of the day!!!