I am so far behind! I am just now writing about Christmas, so it will be an abreviated version...We had a wonderful holiday. We spend the Sunday before Christmas with the Melendez family. It was a nice time being together. Mom did a neat thing with Katie, and told the story of Jesus. Every part in the story had an ornament to go along with it, so Katie would put the ornament on the tree after reading a verse. It was a very cool way to remember Jesus.
Katie also passed out the Christmas gifts...except for the ones too heavy for her to move :)
And she got some gifts of her own.
It was such a nice time together. Mom had made a turkey and some rice, and we had a meal together before opening gifts. She also had a Hanukah table set up, as it was the first day of Hanukah. Eric and Leilani explained the significance of the celebration, and I think we all learned something new.The next day Edgar, Eli, and I headed off to Michigan to be with the McGregor family.
We arrived a couple of days before Christmas, and we were able to settle in before everyone got there. Mom had 21 people at her house! I can't believe she didn't go crazy. The adults celebrated Christmas on Christmas Eve, which was SO nice. It was a nice quite evening, and we were able to enjoy being with one another. The kids were in bed, and we could open gifts and talk without having to 'worry' about them.
Chritmas morning came, and Eli was dressed and ready to go...except I don't think he liked his outfit :)
He finally settled down, and slept through most of the chaos that followed. When you have 9 grandkids opening gifts, it is sure to be crazy...and it certainly was!
I couldn't help but put this picture in...Julean got the traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwhich this year (only the McGregor's could have a tradition like this...) He loved it, and ate it right away! 
On Christmas day we also went up to see Grandpa Tuinstra. All of the kids sang to him and he opened his gifts. He seems to be doing SO well! It was good to see him.
After Christmas day was over we all enjoyed spending time in Michigan. This is Eli's cousin, Adriana. She's got a new brother on the way! She looks like she's ready :)
We arrived a couple of days before Christmas, and we were able to settle in before everyone got there. Mom had 21 people at her house! I can't believe she didn't go crazy. The adults celebrated Christmas on Christmas Eve, which was SO nice. It was a nice quite evening, and we were able to enjoy being with one another. The kids were in bed, and we could open gifts and talk without having to 'worry' about them.
Chritmas morning came, and Eli was dressed and ready to go...except I don't think he liked his outfit :)
He finally settled down, and slept through most of the chaos that followed. When you have 9 grandkids opening gifts, it is sure to be crazy...and it certainly was!
I couldn't help but put this picture in...Julean got the traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwhich this year (only the McGregor's could have a tradition like this...) He loved it, and ate it right away! On Christmas day we also went up to see Grandpa Tuinstra. All of the kids sang to him and he opened his gifts. He seems to be doing SO well! It was good to see him.
After Christmas day was over we all enjoyed spending time in Michigan. This is Eli's cousin, Adriana. She's got a new brother on the way! She looks like she's ready :)Christmas day also brought the sad news that Edgar's grandmother passed away. It is hard to imagine that she is really gone. The last time I saw her was at Thanksgiving, and she seemed so healthy and full of life. She is now worshiping with our Saviour in Heaven.
Edgar went home to be with his family and go to the funeral. I wasn't able to go, but wished I could be there.
The week that followed was hard to be away from Edgar, but so good to be with family. I enjoyed Michigan so much, and always look forward to our Christmas visit each year.
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