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That was a close one! Enjoyed some gaming tonight with Pascal – pingpong and cribbage.

Trimming the Tree ?
We slogged our way through fields of mud to rescue this tree from the impending cold of winter.

Cafesjians Carousel
Today, after church, we had a picnic lunch of PBJ under shade of a tree. The kids had a foot race to the rock across the field and we sent the kite out full-line. Then, before a walk through Como Zoo, I sat next Simeon on the 1914 vintage Cafesjians Carousel. Aelah rode the horse in front of […]

Style
I love this girl’s style! She is creative. It’s difficult to see the blanket she has tucked in for the back side of her skirt, but it’s there.

Orbs
We enjoyed some family time at the park this weekend. Bright, sunny, and not quite enough wind to keep the kite up.

Floor Time
Enjoying some Sunday afternoon floor time with this little guy. He’s figured sitting this past week and is managing something more like a crawl than the hopping he’d been up to lately.

This Boy.
I just love having this little guy around! He’s managed to find a few smiles this past week. Precious.

Angel Smile
With three sick kids, we weren’t able to make candlelight service tonight. Hoping for tomorrow. Here’s a shot of Aelah from her first children’s program last week. Merry Christmas, with peace and joy, to you and yours!

Mission Home Christmas
Tonight we gathered as a staff at the mission home for dinner and carols.

Story Time
Isaiah is finding his place in our family. It is a joy to see how Aelah and Simeon care for him.

Us Boys
We are now the only Vandercar family of this generation where the boys outnumber the girls.

Cinderella
We had an imaginative morning.

Without a Care
? ? ? That’s about all he does. The adorableness, soft skin, squeaks, and cuddles make it worth every sleepless hour.