Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Snow Fun Time and Christmas 2009

Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, since we've no place to go...let it snow...let it snow...let it snow. There have been so many great times and memories during this holiday season. From teaching Annika new Christmas songs (which she knows very well, including the motions to away in the manger..not bad) to building an impressive snowman with pomegranate nose and "spikey ball" smile to the annual "bite size" snickers for Old St. Nick. Yeah so we ran out of cookies, but Santa sure loved the "bite size" snickers. Santa gave Annika the piggy bank she was looking for (Hey Dave Ramsay...I'm starting her at 2). I was so thankful to have a lot of time off to spend with the kids and Sherry. There are many things that I learned over the holidays.
1. Bless You Michael Keaton because I could never be Mr. Mom (Sherry you rock!!)
2. Reminded again how important extended family is and how much fun they are
3. Never ask "Who made this"?
4. Just how much I love to eat and how much I hate to work out...Does Tiger Woods 10 Count?
5. Making Snowmen is a blast and a workout...am I out of shape or is Frosty just that grueling to create
6. RottenTomatoes is one of the greatest websites ever...
7. Santa Claus is real...I saw his shoe prints on the roof...I think he also drank some of my spiked egg nog
8. Lastly, how thankful and truly blessed I am to be married to such a wonderful woman who has sacrificed so much this year to do everything in her power to do everything for her children in a very trying year. Road Trips, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, ER Visits, Surgeries, etc.. Now this Monday January 4th is just another hurdle in the journey. We know your thoughts and prayers will be with everyone involved during Jackson's surgery. We will keep you as updated as we can as much as we know as soon as we know it.

We hope you all had a blessed 2009 and we will see many of you soon in 2010...Keep the Faith

God Bless Us Everyone (sorry couldn't resist a Tiny Tim Line during the holiday season),

Eric





 

 

 

 
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  1. Sarah GroenheideDecember 31, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Eric, Sherry, Annika and Jackson,
    We just wanted to let you know that we think of you and pray for you often. You will be at the top of our prayer list on Monday and in the days to follow. May you feel Gods arms around you.
    I saw the best sign the other day, it said- God doesn't give you only what you can handle, He is there so you can handle what you are given.
    Blessings,
    The Groenheides

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  2. sandy stielstraJanuary 1, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Eric,Sherry,Annika and Jackson,
    We too have been following you and praying for you. [My small group at church has been praying for you all as well.] Praying that you will feel surrounded with love and support and that all will go well on Monday.Peace.
    Blessings to you all,
    The Stielstras

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  3. CalJanuary 4, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    Had a great time Christmas day.

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