Ebony-Anne Breukelman

With all thanks to our Heavenly Father, who provides All gifts - we would like to announce the birth of our 23rd grandchild, Ebony Anne Breukelman, who weighed in at 7 lbs. 7 oz., daughter of Gerry and Karen Breukelman and sister for Iris, Jayda and Fredrik.
"Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make known amoung the nations what He has done. Sing to Him, sing praise to Him, tell of all His wonderful acts."........Ps. 105: 1 + 2.

The Beginning of the Long Awaited Addition

We have finally started on our addition - Richard and his crew and David and Gerry and Pap, so it shouldn't take very long to get it up. I can hardly believe it - I thought it wouldn't happen for a long time. But........once again, what do I know. The weather is still pretty warm, considering it is already Remembrance Day - the nights are very frosty, but the sun is still warm, so it warms up during the day. Above, Caden is helping with his part of the addition!

This is the wall facing north, where the fireplace is going and the chimney on the outside.

This is the west wall - with the bay window.

Here is the south wall, which will have a large window and french doors.

This is the famous west wall that has been a thorn in my side for 25 years b/c nothing was ever done to it. So to keep the original memory - I requested that they take the porch roof off very carefully and Pap will make an arbor out of it for me by the garden. That way we still keep a piece of the original house!

Back Home Again

So..........back home again and into the swing of things. Just wanted to post one picture of the boys on dress-up day - aren't they th cutest! Of course, I post the picture where Ethan has his eyes closed, how handy, but you get the idea anyway! Yes it was a busy three weeks in Coaldale, but it gave me a whole new perception of what raising a family is all about - but it's different as an Oma........disciplining and all! We were blessed with7 children of our own, but it sure is weird how quickly you forget how much work it is. But it was fun all the same......at least for me, not sure about the boys though! Being back home with my loving hubby is wonderful too, along with Betty! They are still busy with work, the weather has been fantastic for them, considering it is already November. But soon it will be getting colder, and things will be slowing down. And then.............we're off to Australia, so see the children and grandchildren there D.V. And for three months at that - youwho!!!!!!!!!!!! We have indeed been blessed!