Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Beeler Christmas

We did Christmas with the Beelers on New Year's Eve.
As a bonus, we got to see our Kansas family the day before we did Christmas so we got two days in a row of catching up with them, for which we are so grateful.

The weather was favorable for our drive to MO which made for clear roads for which we are always grateful.
We had a yummy brunch and then opened gifts.
And then it was time for games, snacks, and visiting, and then an afternoon meal...
reflex game...
and plumbing...
Natalee captured a sunset pic...
A few pictures before it was time for our late night drive back to Iowa...
A couple of outlaws...
Bonus pics....Sara had Mike take the medals off his letterman jacket to have it cleaned and we realized I never actually wore it in high school because he was graduated when we got together, so of course I had to try it on...
fit perfectly...
It was a beautiful day spent with people we love.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Natalee Turns 17

Natalee turned 17 today.  It was very much an "almost adult" birthday.  Mom had to work, the kids were in class, and Natalee had to work a half day.  A couple of her sweet friends picked her up from work and took her to lunch to help make her day special - I'm so grateful for good friends.
We did all start the day together with birthday breakfast and a couple gifts.

After a busy day we all had birthday supper together and shut down the night with some ice cream.