November 2016

Remembering Grandma DeMaster

Stephen's birthday supper at Bob Evans

Little turkey

Is there a Lexi in there? 

Bowling fun

Grandparents cheering the bowlers on

Family

Ben teaching Caleb 

Solidarity

Video games with the uncles

Thankful

Nate and I went to Mayo Clinic and it was so helpful to have Grandpa DeMaster staying with the kids.  Stephen had Preschool Dad Night while we were gone and Grandpa was a fun fill-in.  The older boys had basketball practice on Saturday mornings during November.

We had parent teacher conferences and all of the kids are doing well.  Our favorite part is hearing about our kids' character and how they live out their faith at school.  We are proud of all of our kids!

Stephen celebrated his 4th birthday!  Ever since he couldn't have a Thomas the Train cake for his 3rd birthday, he has insisted that is what he wanted for his 4th birthday.  I ordered a very cool Thomas the Train cake and he loved it.  We gave Stephen a remote control car for his birthday.  I also recently made Stephen's baby book and he loves showing it to people.  Stephen is often heard saying, "I love it!" in any number of situations.  We are thankful for Stephen and we love him very much!

Grandpa DeMaster spent Thanksgiving in San Diego.  We spent Thanksgiving in Hastings and the Jongsmas were all together.  We just had a very pleasant holiday.  We played games, ate good food and enjoyed being together.  Nate was going to lose his hair soon because of chemo so the kids shaved Nate and Ben's hair.  The kids loved the experience.

We are thankful for all of the many blessings God has given us!