Kakabeeke Christmas

Conley got an art easel and supplies from mommy and daddy this year.



Grandpa, Conley and Jack pose for a nice picture before we open gifts.



I just love those smiling faces!




"What's next?"



Looks good! Thanks Dangie!

"What is this?" After Mike realized it was a kit to make hand prints, he said "Cool!"

Jack dove right into the cookie jar! Sadly, there were no cookies.

"This Christmas thing is pretty neat!"

Fran got a Keuring one cup coffee maker from Dangie and crew. I must say, I was a bit envious of this one!

Van Tol Christmas

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Conley's first Christmas program! On December 13, Conley participated in our church Christmas program. She was an angel and learned lots of songs for the program. She didn't keep the halo on for the program. She kept telling the leaders "I don't want to be an angel. I just want to be Conley." They compromised with her and let her ditch the halo!

BLITZEN BASH
We had our Van Tol Christmas party on December 20. It was the same day of the Blitzen Bash, so a few of us went to check it out. (A family a few miles from my home raise reindeer and hold this bash each year at their farm.)

Annie, Emily, Ana, Josie and Nathan with Blitzen and Santa. Conley gave Santa a nice hug.

Conley and one of the baby reindeer. Emily with a huge reindeer antler.

Nathan took a horse ride. All the girls with Blitzen.

PRESENT TIME

Kylie read the story this year. She did an AWESOME job! Everyone was once again spoiled by Grandma and Grandpa.