Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Merry Christmas !!


Even though our snow is all gone and it looks more like Spring, Christmas is soon approaching.  We thought we would do 2011 in pictures to keep you up to date of what is going on at the Horken House. Enjoy!!














JANUARY:   Grandkids + Snow = Sledding!!  These are our Omaha Kids.  Josiah (8) Eliya (9) and Hannah (6)





















FEBRUARY:  Too cold in Iowa so off to Disney we go!!  We spent five days with the kiddies at Disney and then five days with my brother and his wife and my sister and her husband.  We loved the variety of fun, the great fellowship and of course, THE WEATHER!!



MARCH:  Time for indoor activities once again.  This is Eliya using Grandma's sewing machine to make bean bags for the kids.  All the kids love to use the sewing machine and all have had their chance!  This fall we made "bed buddies" to put in the microwave.  They are wonderful for the Iowa winters.  Can I tell you what rice looks like all over the kitchen floor???

APRIL:  All the kids love making waffles at Grandma and Grandpa's house.  We enjoyed many sleepovers in 2011 and they all included waffles!!


MAY:  Le Mars has a wonderful Memorial Day celebration.  We attended the parade and the gathering on the court house lawn, followed by a picnic.  It's good to be outside once again!!


MORE MAY:  Grandpa Dave and the kids at the parade.  Notice the flag in the background--right up next to the "Ice Cream Capital Of The World" sign above the ice cream parlor.  Come visit us and you'll get ICE CREAM!!



 JUNE:  Grandpa Dave and Jagger (9) at "Ice Cream Days" in Le Mars.  These are two happy men!!




MORE JUNE:  Fun at the parade!!  Eliya (9) and Hannah (6).  Notice the shirts!


Here are our South Sioux City kids!  Wow!  We are too young to have kids this old!!!






Teagon (age 15)






Jade (age 13)




Jagger (age 9)







JULY:  We had a wonderful time at the lake.  Kicking back and enjoying life here in northern Minnesota!!  A few more pictures to follow:

Lots of fishing!!

Tubing!!





AUGUST:  David and I on our 39th Anniversary!!  Yes, that's a lighted  chariot!!




SEPTEMBER: Dave and I took several bike trips this summer.  Here we are at the Lakes having lunch on the outside patio after a long bike ride.  It was a perfect day!!



OCTOBER: Our first bus tour.  We left the driving to "them" and we had a  wonderful time!!


NOVEMBER:  We were blessed to attend some athletic events with the kids.  Brings back lots of memories of bench-sitting with our own kids!!

MORE!!  Jagger is the one on the right with the cute hair!!  Okay, grandma, settle down!!


Merry Christmas from the Horkens!

Our prayer is that your hearts and homes will overflow with the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ during this season and beyond.

God bless you,

Dave and Karol

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3 comments:

  1. KarolDecember 14, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Love to hear from you!!

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  2. RogerDecember 15, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Wow, I am really impressed with, first your wonderful family, and next your techno-ability to put this all together looking so professional, yet so Christmasy. Great Job, Karol! Lee Ann and I are really looking forward to seeing you and Dave down here in sunny Florida in a couple of weeks.

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  3. StephanieDecember 15, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    yeah, yeah, Uncle Roger...she has connections :) She told me what she wanted and I put it together. She, on the other hand, did all the writing and pictures. (Just had to give you "grief", mom! :) )<3 you!

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