Update....

Hello all,

Here is another update, finally.....

Starting with the long awaited pictures of Pete and Kayla. It was so nice to meet them at Dordt. I think you will agree that they are a great match.

We went to Hu Hot, Mongolian Grill. They had really good food. Pete said, it was his favorite place to eat. So we had to check it out.
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After that we decided to check out the falls at Sioux Falls. The water was mostly froze and it was really cold. It took some convincing to get this picture. Just picture the falls in the back ground.
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It was great to be able to spend time with Pete and Kayla. We wish them Gods Blessings on their relationship and the coming semester..........

A day out with Caleb and damaris.....

Today we did some sight seeing around Norfolk. In the back ground you can see one of the big US Battleships built in the second WW. The Wisconsin was delivered to the Navy in 1944 and participated heavily in the war around Japan. Also saw action in the Korean war. After a refit was recommissioned in the early 80's and fired 8 of the first twelve cruise missiles fired on Irac.

She was decommissioned in the early nineties and now lies proudly beside Nautica, the Naval museum on the waterfront in Norfolk, VA. The ship was very impressive and we were allowed to check out most of the first three decks from the deck up.

We also toured the Virginia Aquarium today, after we visited Nautica. A great time was had by all. There were all sort of different fish to be seen. From Sea Turtles to Seals. From Clown fish in a small tank to Sharks in a huge tank. The nice thing was, there was a window in the front, so you could look right in. Really cool!

In the end, the kids ended up at the Ray pool, it had about a dozen fish in it that you were allowed to touch. And of course they all three of us got our sleeves wet.

Jordan came home today as well, he was out on the boat for the last four days.

They even swam over us in one area of the Aquarium.
Damaris had a close call with a Great White. But I think she was able to talk him out of eating her.

After a very exciting day, it was time to go back to Jordan and Dianna's. Now we are getting packed up for our trip to Iowa. See you next time................Thanks for reading.

Trip to the USA......

After a couple of days of travel, we were able to spend a whole day relaxing. It is Monday today and we started the day of in the pool. And after that we went to the Lost River Caverns. They were close by in Hellerton and they were open this time of year. Took a lot of pictures, and here are a few of them.

After the caverns, we did the covered bridge route. We saw five different bridges. So many different kinds. Even one that was closed because it was sagging in the middle.

Tomorrow we plan on driving to Portsmouth and visit Dianna.

Who knows, maybe I will get a chance to update again soon. All the best for now..........

New Arrival....

It is with great joy, and thankful ness to God, that we announce the birth of our newest grand son. His name is Gabriel Spangler,
Weighing in at a whopping 8 lbs 1 oz, 20 inches long. His proud parents, Dianna and Jordan are most happy. Bet Micaiah and Elliyah can't wait to meet their new sibling.

And here are some more pictures.

Micaiah and Elliyah look pretty happy.

And another nice picture of Gabriel Kayden Spangler.

Big Storm.......

A BIG NOR'EASTER..

As I'm writing this the wind is howling around the house. The trees are swaying in the wind. All because a storm blowing in from the North East. We went for a drive at lunchtime and took some pictures. It was so awesome to see the power of nature at work.

North Rustico Harbour behind Doiron Fisheries.

The breakwater at Rustico Harbour.


















Cavendish Beach at the main beach area, where we were walking this fall.

Damaris, facing the wind, almost blowing over.







A picture of the bridge by Joey's Deep Sea Fishing, the bridge is almost flooded.




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A few more Cavendish Beach National Park pictures.









A stubborn rock face sticking its nose into the ocean.














Wild water at the Park entrance










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Hope you enjoyed these pictures of the storm.

MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL.....

It is the season to remember the greatest gift of all to mankind. Our Savior Jesus Christ came to give His life for all of us. We need to pass on to others what that means to us. How that makes us thankful and joyful.
I hope that all of you will be Blessed this Christmas and be a Blessing to others as well.
I know it is a little early yet, but it will give all of us a chance to reflect on the reason for the season. Many Blessings,
The Nieuwhofs.

Winter has come..........

Time to update, well actually, past time. It is time to get the snowmobiles serviced. Should have been done already, but we were really busy with farming. That seems to get in the way once in a while. Most of the outside work is done, just plowing left mostly.
I figured I would share these pictures with you. They were taken today, in front of the house.


For some reason it took a long time to load up. I hope that the pictures are actually attached to the post. It is supposed to warm up next week, so this snow will not last. But more will come later. Have a great week, and drive safe......