CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES

 Since we had our decorating done early we decided to have a

few more people over this year.

 Two weeks before Christmas we had 45 people in on 4 different occasions.

 Brunch with some girl friends.

 

Ready for supper!

 Soups, breads and dessert with our church staff.

 

We ordered in Thai for our small group Christmas party.  

 Gift exchange

Prep for our family turkey dinner on the 25th.  

Peeling the potatoes and

mashing potatoes.

Kept them warm in the crock pot.

Turkey, stuffing and veggies in oven.  

 

Time for the pickle search.

We began a new tradition a few years back.

I found the pickle ornaments in Frankenmuth, MI and

every time the grandchildren come down after my trees are

up, they get to look for the pickles. We have a small gift for each

of them when they find them. It is a look but do not touch game

and they are really good at spotting the pickles.

 

Chris hid them this time - each in their own area -  but they all found them.  

 

 

 

 

Lunch done, it is time to open gifts.

Ron unpacking a special gift he had picked out when we were in

Ontario this fall. For many years he has had his eyes on an 

International 560 tractor - one like he used growing up.

He resisted buying it but Chris took a picture of it

and when Lori & Chris returned to St Jacob's Antique mall,

they purchased it for him.

He was quite surprised and very pleased.

 

 Activity and craft gifts for Michayla!

We gave the family a lot of painting and

craft supplies to keep them busy.

They all draw well and with musical and

artistic parents, they need little encouragement

to use these gifts.

 The boys got to play with the trains Ron picked up in a

toy auction in Shipshewana on our travels this fall.

 

They also got some farm machinery for their sand box as

well as helicopters. 

 

 

Michayla trying out her new snow shoes.

Ready for mother daughter camp. 

 Supper was simple - we were going to do

hot dogs in the fireplace but opted for dogs on

the barbeque. It was warm enough outside - just a hoodie needed.

 

Headed out to Winkler on the 26th for the extended Wieler gathering.

 

Then spent New Year's eve with our camping group.

Actually stayed up till midnight!!!!

January 1

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO RON!

67

and counting!

Headed to Winkler to celebrated with his siblings.

Irene treated us to Chinese and

then coffee and goodies at her house.

A good way to start the year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!