The RESULTS

The golden beef croquetten. Aren't they gorgeous? Francine and Angie made these and they are delicious!!

These are the croquetten before rolling them in the egg and crumbs! Appetizing?

The top tray are the bami ballen before we rolled them in the eggs and crumbs, they were a tad sloppy, but we managed. The bottom tray are the nasi ballen that Karen made and they were very yummy as well. We bagged them and each had some of each - will be lovely for a snack on an evening - I invite you all to come and give them a try!!!!!

These are the nasi ballen close up - YUM!!

Croquetten Day

The kiddies were passing some time watching? Guess What!!

While the little ones were doing what? Going up the scarey stairs!!

Working at the kitchen table - does it look like fun?

Caden got a gun from Auntie Karen and Uncle Gerry and was very possessive of it all day, Jayda was allowed to look at it (with her dressup gown on, which she wears the whole time, every time she comes to Omas)

Making Croquettes

The girls and I made croquettes, bami and nasi ballen today at our house - we had a beautiful day and made lots of goodies and the kiddies had fun - lots of busyness in the kitchen.

Last nite Gerry and Karen were over for supper and after supper the the kiddies were allowed on the table because Pap put Freddie in the antique lard container - he looked sooooo very cute.

Here Freddie thought he was sooooo very funny - such a cute picture eh!

More Birthday Pictures

He was so excited with his new Diego train set - he went to the playroom and closed the door - lined all his presents up in a row and called us to have a look. It was so very very cute!!!!

So much for the paper, he couldn't get it off fast enough!

After supper, Caden got his birthday present from his mom and dad - he was just ecstatic!!

After seeing Janelle wearing his carpenters apron, he thought maybe he should wear it - but it was only for a minute - he said he didn't want it. Wait till his Dad wears his one day!!!!

Caden's Happy Third Birthday

Janelle loves her Opa - sometimes from a distance and sometimes close-up. She knows exactly what she wants. She is a real energetic doll!

OK - if Caden doesn't want to wear this carpenter's pouch - I sure will! No problem!!!

Caden was thrilled to pieces with his new Black and Dekker drill - just like dad's with a flashlight.

Oh boy - I can't believe it that I got this - forget about the pouch - that is something I don't particularly care about because it is something I have to wear and I am not good with new clothes.

Opa and Oma are here with a present for me - must be for my birthday! Wonder what is in that big yellow bag!!!!!

There was a study weekend as well, and the girls were dressed up for the formal dinner. Don't they look pretty - Betty is not impressed with this picture, because her eyes are closed.

Gerry reading the paper - relaxing!

Summer's hair was all pretty and Jayda is all dressed up!!

Richard and Janelle bonding!

Ciny helping with supper - looking all joyful and pretty!

Tristen wearing a wig backwards and playing the guitar - thought he was really cool.

Wally arrived!

Opa and Freddy in heavy discussion!

Morgan did a self portrait - really good - I think!

Freddy is wondering when his food will arrive - looks pretty bare on his tray, he figures!

Thanksgiving - we are so very thankful to our Heavenly Father for all His Wonderful Blessings!

Niomi and Morgan took lots of pictures - here Niomi is caught reading a comic!!

Janelle - why do you look so worried? Is it too busy or are you just awake?

Hope just wanted to pull funny faces - every time she saw the camera she pulled a face - she is such a card.

The children played for hours up in the playroom - dressing up and playing with all the toys from the garage sales. So cool to have new stuff to play with.

My love - husband, dad and opa!