Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Merry Christmas ..............

This is always a busy time for every one. But I am glad you took the time to come for a visit here on our blog. It is appreciated.
I hope you are able to spend some time with your family. Christmas time is always special to me. Matt and Amanda come over from Fredericton. We think of Dianna & Jordan and Mary & Isaac as well at this time and wish that we could have been all together, but that was not to be this year. We hope, the Lord willing to Celebrate all together again next year.
We did have a nice get together with the rest of the Nieuwhof's at Marten and Karen's last Saturday. It was a lot of fun. There was lots of food , as usual, and good company. Amanda decided that it would be a good idea to exchange presents at home too right away. So, that's what we did. It was hard to get Caleb and Damaris to go to bed after that. They wanted to stay up longer and play with all the new toys. Well, that was understandable.
These are some pictures I took at home. Top: Matt, Caleb and Amanda. Beside:Pete, Damaris, Mom and Rebecca on the floor. And a good time was had by all.
By the time you read this blog, it will likely be Christmas for you as well. I hope you well get to enjoy to time with family as much as I am.

p.s.

I started a new hobby. Wine making. Finally a hobby that will save me some money. Below is what the first batch of white wine looks like right now. Not that white, is it? It looks more like grape juice at this point. But I'm told this is the normal colour.

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of you...............

3 comments:

sugarnuggets said...

Hmmm....I think that is a hobby I could help you enjoy! Always thinking of other people aren't you!8D
Looks like you had a lovely time together!!! We did too on our end.
Love ya, Tetcy

Matt n' Amanda said...

We had such a nice time visiting you :) It was so good to have another hug again. We were sad that it was over... but i have to admit that I am getting excited to sleep in my own bed... you know how it is :) Love you lots.. and hopefully we'll see you in the near future. Love you!
Amanda

Karen Nieuwhof said...

hee, hee. after those sweet little smiles from Amanda and Rebecca, I knew you'd be opening them that night. Who could resist?
And more fun was had by all! It was a nice day, wasn't it?