Happy Birthday Dirk!

Happy Birthday to my middle child, my youngest boy. I was excited to be able to call this boy Dirk, my father's name. He was an early Christmas present, and came home on Christmas day. He was brought to me in a red stocking to take home. Dirk was born at 8:29 AM, PST, at Tacoma General Hospital. Dirk has always been a happy person, and willing to help others. He's a natural leader, genuinely interested in others, obedient, and has a strong testimony of the Gospel.

Dirk loves life. He loves people, and has a big heart. I love to see him with his wife and two little girls. He truly loves them and has a lot of patience with the little ones.

Dirk has a winning smile, and has worked hard to finish his BS at the U of U with honors. From the beginning Dirk liked to pose for the camera. I think he has a natural talent.

Happy Birthday Dirk! Dad and I love you!!!

Where Does the Time Go?

So do you write from the past to the present

or the present to the past?

I guess I'll go backwards. Saturday was Bekha's first birthday. One of the first things we did Saturday was this...

especially for Sarah!

On Thursday we had a special Holiday Dinner

with Great Oma at Highland Care Center.

She has a private room and has a special

place to hang her Christmas cards.

On Sunday the olds decided to have another tragedy. We (Keith) spent the afternoon making a repair to get us by. Repairs have been more and more frequent and we decided that this was last one .

Monday found us looking for another vehicle.

Sunday was Xanthisa's Baby Blessing.

Emma made her little outfit.

I think she looks darling.

Friday the 5th, was Sinter Klaas.

Cirrus received a bag of salt for being naughty!

She was not happy.

Sinter Klaas finally gave Cirrus her chocolate letter.

It's a time for family, traditions, and fun.

Great Oma with Bree and Xanthisa

Attention!

Dear Family Members,
If you want to visit Great-Oma at her new temporary place, there is a calendar on this blog where you can sign up for a date and time. Please email or call Johanna or Keith to get the user name and password to access the calendar. If you sign up for an appointment you can put in a time. That way we won't be having too many visitors at one time.
Thanks,
Johanna

P.S. If you are interested in helping Aunt MaryJane do the 12 days of Christmas for Great Oma, please contact her.