Wednesday, February 4, 2009

My girl is 12 now!

It's been forever since I've posted. Well... a month, anyway.
In that time, we've celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary, Marten's birthday, Caleb's birthday, Mary's birthday, Rebecca's birthday, (we didn't forget Joey) and Nicolle's birthday. January is anything but boring!

Nicolle had her first boy/girl party at our house. Yikes. I'm ok. Ahhhhh! No, really! :D

Her two best buddies stayed for a sleepover, but the 'boyfriends' came from 7-10 last Friday night. Marten and I were banished to the computer room (we're so embarrassing) and they opened presents, goofed around, watched a movie, ate snacks and took pictures. We gave Nicolle a Sony camera. She's very happy about that.


Logan Gibbs and Nicolle, Lucas Pineau and Amanda Rogers, Heather VanVeen and Nathan Axworthy

It's now 12 days away from our Disney trip and I can't tell you how exciting that is for us. We are SOOOOO looking forward to it. I'm going to be warm. Most days you'll find me in turtle necks, fleece and cuddled in a blanket. Give me summer!

That reminds me of Andy Rayner. As we speak, he and his son are on a mission's trip in Africa. You can read all about their amazing work in his blog, which is listed in my list, off to the side, over there, --> --> Check it out. They are doing some amazing things for the Lord.

I'll finish this post with a Valentine's card for you (Marten's getting the actual one!). I hope you enjoy the day with your loved ones and feel down right special. You are! Love you, Karen


4 comments:

The Nieuwhofs said...

wow, busy month, that's for sure. And what were you two doing in the computer room, together, eh?
Glad they all had fun. Hope you guys will have fun on your trip to Florida. Have a great week, Randall.

Dianna said...

such a funny guy Dad! :) Your card is really cute. such a talented family we have. :) Oh my Nicole is getting so old already, and a boy girl party huh!?? so exciting! well good luck with that! Im glad I wont be there for a few years yet anyways!I will sigh my sighs of relief while I can! Hope you have a great week! Love Dianna

Matt n Amanda said...

i love the card .. too cute. I went to a scrapbooking day yesterday and it was so much fun. I started my very own first scrapbook! :) yay me! how have you been feeling lately?

sugarnuggets said...

What a fun card! I love hearts!!! Marten is a lucky guy to have such a creative wife! :)

And your baby...she's growing up! I woke up the other day and found that Craig is JUST as tall as I am and rising!

Have fun in the warmth! Love ya, Tetcy