Fun times at Christmas time!

The Monday before Christmas, we went to our local city place that Santa visits and the boys got to see him. Jeremy was sure to tell him that he wanted a Star Wars lightsaver and Alex was pretty shy. He had a picture of his reindeer so Jeremy knew for sure he was the real thing!Jeremy and I were also able to put together a gingerbread house. Jeremy said it was more of a disaster than the one they made at Grandma's house a week ago!And finally, the boys had a fun Christmas day. They were so grateful for all their presents.We also started to share with our family and friends that our family is expanding. We are excited to announce that a new little Gerritsen will join our family in August of next year!

Jeremy caroling

Every year, Jeremy's preschool class goes to a local assisted living to sing Christmas carols. This year, Grandma was able to come. Here are some pictures. Jeremy did a great job!

Blessings!!

This past week, Ben has been on business in England. This has left me at home with the boys. Ben's mom has been great to watch the boys when I had to be at work. On Monday of this week, I was struggling to get the boys in bed and it was pretty late for them to be up. We heard a knock on the door and as we opened it, there were two big garbage bags of toys and food for a complete Christmas dinner. It was such a surprise and very humbling. The tags said from Santa and so Jeremy knew he had made an early delivery! But I told him that we couldn't open anything until Christmas. If there is anyone out there who knows 'Santa' please thank them for us so much!!

Grandad's funeral

Granddad's viewing and funeral were so nice. It was great to see so many family members.










We also got to go to Granddad's house the day after the funeral and see it for one last time. We even attempted and kind of got a picture of all the grandkids! It was nice to have Ben's sisters both here at the same time.

Granddad Wirthlin

We just received the news that Ben's granddad passed away. What a marvelous man he was and we were so blessed to know him. I wanted to share one of my most favorite pictures of him and his wife that was taken when Ben and I were dating. He was always so kind to us and I know that our boys love him. Ben's mom has had the privilege of being able to help take care of him for the last couple of years since Ben's grandma has been gone and it's been a rare and wonderful journey for her.