Monday, December 24, 2007

Merry Christmas! ...From Our Family to Yours


Merry Christmas from sunny Jacksonville, Florida! It’s hard to believe, but this is our 7th Christmas in Florida. As we reflect on this past year, we are able to say that we have been blessed abundantly and cared for gently by our Heavenly Father.

The children have all grown so much this past year. It is fun to watch them each develop their personalities. Arianna (8 ½ yrs old) still bemoans the fact that she is the oldest, but she has stepped up to that role wonderfully. She is an avid reader and loves playing the piano. Asher (6 ½ yrs old) is now reading and this past year he has exchanged his love of hockey for football. Julianna (2 ½ yrs old) is now potty trained, talking a lot and still making us laugh. She is no longer a baby.

We were unable to travel outside of the country for much of the year because of our permanent residency applications. We are hoping that our “green cards” will arrive soon allowing us to travel freely.

We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Love from,

Cor and Marlene, Arianna, Asher and Julianna

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Guess what Santa Brought....Early

The lost has been found, and mailed to our address. I used it as a gift and stuck it in her stocking. Julianna, as you can tell, is very happy with her gift...her much loved bunny!

thrilled

careful examination of it's face, making sure it's the same one!

Friday, December 07, 2007

Decorating the Tree


Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree
thy leaves are so unchanging,
Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree
thy leaves are so unchanging,

Not only green when summer's here
but also when 'tis cold and drear
Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree
thy leaves are so unchanging,

How often has the Christmas tree
afforded me the greatest glee
Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree
much pleasure thou canst give me

Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree
thy leaves are so unchanging.