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Saturday, December 19, 2009
Merry Christmas!
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And There was Much Rejoicing
On September 30, 2001 Joel took me on a very fun date. I had to go all over Calvin's campus and picked up roses on each stop and then he took me out for dinner. It had been one year since we started dating. We walked along the Grand River after dinner and he gave me a very nice heart locket. It was so pretty and nice.
But, then years later I lost it. I think I lost it on or around April 28, 2007--JP and Katie's wedding weekend. The last time I remember having it was at their wedding in Washington DC. I thought it was gone for good and this made me sad. I also was afraid to tell Joel that I lost it, because it was sentimental to both of us. Well, I finally did after several months, because I wanted to make sure it was really gone. He was disappointed like I was, but we knew it was only a necklace.
Well, a within the last two years, Joel ended up getting me another heart locket for one of my birthdays or Christmases. (I can't remember when.) That one was also very pretty and I was thankful for a replacement necklace.
But then, sometime after July 14, 2009 and before July 17, 2009, I lost the second necklace too. (Although, I have a feeling it may still be somewhere in AM's house in Iowa.) I know I had it when Kyper was born, because I remember that and there are pictures of me wearing it. I was sad, and again I didn't really want to tell Joel. I felt bad. But, I did after a couple months and he was disappointed but also kind of laughed at my forgetfulness.
On Dec. 16, 2009 Joel was very kind and retrieved my suitcase from the attic. I had used this suitcase when we went to JP and Katie's wedding. Lo and Behold when I opened it up the first necklace was hanging on the inside of the suitcase!! I was so excited and there was much rejoicing on my part and Joel's. (It is kind of funny though, because I know we had packed clothes in this during our several moves during the last four years.) I am glad I found the first one, because it holds more sentimental value than the second one.
But, then years later I lost it. I think I lost it on or around April 28, 2007--JP and Katie's wedding weekend. The last time I remember having it was at their wedding in Washington DC. I thought it was gone for good and this made me sad. I also was afraid to tell Joel that I lost it, because it was sentimental to both of us. Well, I finally did after several months, because I wanted to make sure it was really gone. He was disappointed like I was, but we knew it was only a necklace.
Well, a within the last two years, Joel ended up getting me another heart locket for one of my birthdays or Christmases. (I can't remember when.) That one was also very pretty and I was thankful for a replacement necklace.
But then, sometime after July 14, 2009 and before July 17, 2009, I lost the second necklace too. (Although, I have a feeling it may still be somewhere in AM's house in Iowa.) I know I had it when Kyper was born, because I remember that and there are pictures of me wearing it. I was sad, and again I didn't really want to tell Joel. I felt bad. But, I did after a couple months and he was disappointed but also kind of laughed at my forgetfulness.
On Dec. 16, 2009 Joel was very kind and retrieved my suitcase from the attic. I had used this suitcase when we went to JP and Katie's wedding. Lo and Behold when I opened it up the first necklace was hanging on the inside of the suitcase!! I was so excited and there was much rejoicing on my part and Joel's. (It is kind of funny though, because I know we had packed clothes in this during our several moves during the last four years.) I am glad I found the first one, because it holds more sentimental value than the second one.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
The Many Faces of Kyper
The other night Joel had a little fun with the camera and Kyper. These were all taken within a few minutes of each other. He sure does have a lot of different facial expressions. One of my favorites is the bottom left corner...to me it looks like he is saying "no more paparazzi!"
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Polar Bear Pajamas
Funny story. Last year as a Christmas gift, I got Joel polar bear pajama pants and my mom gave me some polar bear pajama pants. This, year my mom got all the grandkids new pajamas and guess what kind she got Kyper. (I guess it helps since I already posted pictures of him in it.) Well, we decided to take some pictures of all three of us in our pajama pants. This is the best one we have.
Our Little Sailor
While Kyper was growing inside of me, his Grandpa Phillips was building a boat for the next sailor in the family. :) Here are some pictures of the beautiful boat cradle that Joel's dad made.
Joel took a lot of artistic pictures of the boat and at all different angles. Here is one of my favorites.
Here is Joel and his dad setting it up.
Joel took a lot of artistic pictures of the boat and at all different angles. Here is one of my favorites.
He seems pretty happy about it, huh?!
It is finally ready for him to use it. :)
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Thanksgiving Adventures Plus a Few Bonus Pictures
Before telling you about our Thanksgiving Adventures, I thought I'd post a few bonus pictures. This is Kyper with the teddy bear at 4 months.
Here is my beautiful baby boy dreaming away.
Okay unto our Thanksgiving Adventures. We arrived in west Michigan on Wednesday evening. For Thanksgiving dinner we headed to Joel's aunt and uncle's house. Here is a picture of the kids that joined us: Kyper, Johanna and Weston. (Let's say I didn't have that many good pictures to pick from...)
After a day of traveling, Kyper and I relaxed at my parent's house during the day. We helped my mom prepare for the VanFarowe Clan. My mom hosted her extended family. My uncle was in town from out of state. The entire clan was there. Here are some pictures from the event:
My Uncle Brian and Aunt Marie, my Uncle Robert, and my mom and dad with my Grandma.
Kyper was my grandma's buddy for the night. Here he is sleeping in the midst of the party.
On Saturday, I got my haircut from a good friend Elizabeth. She had a baby girl on July 2 (I should be able to remember that it is my brother's birthday and his wedding is going to be that day. And, get this we had Kyper on Elizabeth and Kort's anniversary.) I need to tell you a little story about Elizabeth and Joel. I don't remember the details, but I do believe that Elizabeth's parents and Joel's parents were friends from medical school. Joel's parents moved to Holland first and a few years later Elizabeth's family moved to the area. Joel was Elizabeth's first friend in Holland. So, I told her that maybe if (hopefully when) we move back to the area Madelyn will have to be Kyper's first friend. :) Here are some pictures of the two babes meeting each other.
So sweet--they are holding hands!
On Sunday, we headed to church with my parents and then had a nice lunch with some family before heading out. My mom bought pajamas for all the grandkids and they had some pictures taken that afternoon. Here is Kyper with Peyton, Mariah, and Sydney.
Here is a fun one with my parents in it. (The only one looking at the camera is Kyper.)
There you have it. Our Thanksgiving Adventures. After getting home we decorated the Christmas tree and put up other Christmas decorations around the house.
Coming soon: pictures of the boat cradle that Kyper's Grandpa Phillips made him. :)
Here is my beautiful baby boy dreaming away.
Okay unto our Thanksgiving Adventures. We arrived in west Michigan on Wednesday evening. For Thanksgiving dinner we headed to Joel's aunt and uncle's house. Here is a picture of the kids that joined us: Kyper, Johanna and Weston. (Let's say I didn't have that many good pictures to pick from...)
After a day of traveling, Kyper and I relaxed at my parent's house during the day. We helped my mom prepare for the VanFarowe Clan. My mom hosted her extended family. My uncle was in town from out of state. The entire clan was there. Here are some pictures from the event:Elizabeth and Petyon having fun in the chair.
My Uncle Brian and Aunt Marie, my Uncle Robert, and my mom and dad with my Grandma.
Kyper was my grandma's buddy for the night. Here he is sleeping in the midst of the party.
On Saturday, I got my haircut from a good friend Elizabeth. She had a baby girl on July 2 (I should be able to remember that it is my brother's birthday and his wedding is going to be that day. And, get this we had Kyper on Elizabeth and Kort's anniversary.) I need to tell you a little story about Elizabeth and Joel. I don't remember the details, but I do believe that Elizabeth's parents and Joel's parents were friends from medical school. Joel's parents moved to Holland first and a few years later Elizabeth's family moved to the area. Joel was Elizabeth's first friend in Holland. So, I told her that maybe if (hopefully when) we move back to the area Madelyn will have to be Kyper's first friend. :) Here are some pictures of the two babes meeting each other.Joel with Kyper and Elizabeth with Madelyn
So sweet--they are holding hands!
On Sunday, we headed to church with my parents and then had a nice lunch with some family before heading out. My mom bought pajamas for all the grandkids and they had some pictures taken that afternoon. Here is Kyper with Peyton, Mariah, and Sydney.
Here is a fun one with my parents in it. (The only one looking at the camera is Kyper.)
There you have it. Our Thanksgiving Adventures. After getting home we decorated the Christmas tree and put up other Christmas decorations around the house. Coming soon: pictures of the boat cradle that Kyper's Grandpa Phillips made him. :)
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