Michaela's Baptism

Michaela was baptized this Sunday, as Mum and Dad were in town. Mum made her a gorgeous gown to wear for it.


Sean, Vanessa and Michaela

Getting baptized is hard work!

With both sets of grandparents

Our family

All baptized!

No surgery today

For those of you who have asked and prayed, Andre was not able to have his scheduled knee repair surgery today. The doctor was concerned about the condition of the skin surrounding the original surgery site and wanted to wait a bit longer to do anything, in case of infection. We are both really disappointed as this was an ideal time for several reasons but are trying to be patient. The surgery will only take place after January 14. Thanks for all the emails and prayers!

Bowling

On Friday night we all went bowling together, a family tradition. This was the first time we had little Michaela along. She even bowled (with a little help from her Daddy)! Andre didn't join in as he was trying to be careful of his knee, but was the official photographer for the evening :-)

Christmas Doings

Thought I'd post some photos of what we've been doing this Christmas week. On Sunday after church we spent a sunny afternoon at home, preparing things for the week ahead:



Monday night saw us out to dinner with some dear friends(we had a great time, thanks Wilhelms!):

On Wednesday we met up with more friends as they came through the Atlanta airport and we waited to pick up Mum and Dad (so glad we got to see you, McDowells!):

Our special Christmas Eve, just the two of us:

At the Christmas Day service at church, Andre obligingly became a shepherd:

All the family together for Christmas dinner:

Lighting the Christmas pudding:

Sean, Nessa and Michaela:

Dad being Father Christmas (aka Santa Claus!):

Us with our Christmas stocking...thanks Mum and Dad!

The cutest Santa ever

Our little niece is celebrating her 1st Christmas this year...Merry Christmas Michaela Grace!

Ringing the changes

Not one to put all my creative energies into blogging, I did concede to spruce up our little blog for Christmas. Something fun to satisfy my craving to create, while not having much time to do so!

Reception photos

The reception was held at a lovely place called "The Old Woolen Mill". Since it proved to be slightly more busy for me and Andre we only took three photos! Here are the bride and groom enjoying their dinner.

The cakes

Us with our good friends, Conrad and Myriam