Category Archives: family

Hallelujah! He is Risen!

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Laura

Happy Easter! Love, Nik, Laura, Ellie, and Mark

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Love to you all! And yes, we really did take that picture ourselves, on a fun little trip we took to Orlando, in late December 2008. That was our trip that went like this, “We have to use these vouchers … Continue reading →

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And In Particular, Baby Mark Misses Cousin Selah

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Laura

We all miss Cousin Selah and we miss Cousin Violet and Auntie Meggan too! Thank you for coming to bless us with your time and loving arms and words! (We’re really sorry that we blessed you with our cold.)

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Handmade Christmas 2012: Outdoor Fun

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Laura

For Nikki, Alex, and Luke, I made them presents to help enhance their fun times outdoors. (Don’t worry – Andreas got an exercise-themed present too – just not handmade!) For Nikki, a cushion to help make watching all those soccer … Continue reading →

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Handmade Christmas 2012: Baby Gabe’s First Christmas Ornament

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Laura

Like last year, I made a little birdie to celebrate my little sister’s son’s first Christmas. I’ve made several of these so far but this is the first time I’ve made one for a boy. It was fun to use … Continue reading →

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Handmade Christmas 2012: Thermal Protection for Our Mothers

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Laura

Although unintentional, we ended up with a bit of a theme for our mothers’ presents – protection from heat! For my mom’s morning tea, a mug rug! And for Nik’s mom’s hands’ protection, some potholders!

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Handmade Christmas 2012: Ornaments for My Siblings

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Laura

This year, I made a Christmas decoration or ornament for each of my siblings’ families. For Eric and Meggan, Noah, Selah, Jonas, Ezra, and Violet, a green tree garland: trees in a tree! For Jon and Leah, Kaitlyn, and Maria, … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Laura

Merry Christmas to all our family and friends! We love you! Love, Nik, Laura, Ellie and Baby B2 Joy to the world! The Lord is come; Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare him room, And heaven and … Continue reading →

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Grand European Tour, 2012: Iceland (Stop #4)

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Laura

Our flight to Iceland from England was relatively short but by the time we actually got to our hostel, it was very late and we’d been traveling for around 21 hours since leaving Greece very early the morning before. We … Continue reading →

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Grand European Tour, 2012: Windsor (Stop #3)

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Laura

On our flight back from Greece, we had a really long layover in England – most of a day. Jon and Leah were able to take the day off and meet us at the airport, which was lovely. So Jon … Continue reading →

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