Christmas Pictures

I know these are late;
I forgot my camera at Natalie's house
Christmas day and just got it back.
Christmas Eve we had dinner
here at our house with Natalie, Ethan, Kade, Addi
Eric and Jackie.
Christmas morning, Paul and I
opened our presents;
said goodbye to the pets and we were off
for the day.
First stop was
breakfast at IHOP.
Second, a visit with Paul's parent's,
NolaMarie and Vernon.
Third stop,
Aunt Ruth and cousin Patty's house.
Fourth;
Becca and Troy's house.
The kids showed us all the neat gifts that
Santa brought them!
Then next to
Eric and Jackie's house to see their tree,
decorations and gifts.
We finished our tour at Natalie and Ethan's house
for a yummy dinner.
Ethan's brother, Aaron and his family, & Eric and Jackie
rounded out a wonderful meal.

Look at all the toys at Becca and Troy's house

Our Christmas Eve dinner table

Maggie and Addi

Maggie and Sally

Happy Addi with present from Uncle Brian and Aunt Rachel

Paul with his new Christmas bike

Addi blowing a bubble
below
Eric and Kade
Jackie so sorry I don't have picture of you!!

New pictures of the TWINS

6 Little Angels

we were able to get a good shot of the 'boys"

Connor, Jack, Alec, Evan, Gio, and Derek

Mr. Dark Blue Eyes, Evan
Evan, Grandpop, Grammy and Jack

Jack

Evan and Jack

Last week we visited Brian, Rachel and the twins

I went out last Monday; Paul flew in on Thursday.

Brian was taking finals, so we came to help with the babysitting.

We loved spending so much time with the boys.

Paul was able to fix Grandmom Drissel's new

computer and printer.

We visited Rick and Sherie Troendle, and Paul's cousing, Dixie in Philly.

Grandmom and Grandpop hosted their annual family Christmas

party Sunday night.

All the 6 little NJ Greatgrandsons were there. What a fun time!

Rachel and Brian are great parents,

we know why God gives twins to young people.

Our Family Christmas Party

Look at all those presents for "the game"
Troy and Becca Yasmina & Krista Kloosteboer and Paulie

Brandon showing off his gift from Eric and Jackie

a new "Double D Gang" tee shirt.

Ahh, it brings back such good

memories!

Ethan, Natalie, Eric and Jackie

This year we had the grandkids come to the party,

they just had their own party down stairs.

Good food, good fun!

Natalie's Birthday dinner

We had Natalie's birthday dinner tonight.

She asked for a delicous menu.... Cheese steaks and mint chocolate chip ice cream pie
Many thanks to Eric for being the cheese steak chef!!!!

Happy Addi

Addi and Natalie

Jewelia, Natalie and Addi

Happy Birthday to my baby girl!!!

Natalie 16 months

2 years

10????

High School Graduation
I can hardly believe you are all grown up!!
You were in such a hurry to get here,
born in the labor room
(old people like me will remember the difference between
that and the delivery room)
You have brought me so much happiness,
even when we disagree, we are able to
still be friends.
You are a wonderful wife and mother,
Thank you for being my
special
Baby Girl!

Thanksgiving

Ethan wearing his "Buffalo Thanksgiving shirt"
and it still fits after 10 years!!!

The lovely Natalie wearing her "cool" scarf,
Kade and Ethan

We ate later this year, Eric was scheduled to work until 5:00pm.
He zipped over to our house and we were able to seat down at the table
by 6:10pm.
Many thanks to Natalie for making the yummy stuffing, Ethan
for the creamy mashed potatoes,
and Jackie for whipping up her buttery rolls.
A good time was had by all, lots of food, family and fun.
Kade and Grandpop had a rousing game of basketball

Jewelia's First Grade Fall Program

Can you pick out Jewelia on the top row middle??

Last week I went to Jewelia's First Grade Fall Program.
There are 2 classes at her school; a pretty large group all together.
We were not able to get real close seats so my pictures are not too good.
I was so impressed with the kids, they sang at least 10 songs, all
memorized.
Good Job Jewelia, Thank you for inviting me!!!