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 I thought I would share some pictures of our home! This is Kees' room. I'm working on the painting on the wall so more pictures are to come once it is finished. Since we live right in the city I wanted to make Kees' room like it was being outside. The painting is of a forest filled with animals.

 Kees likes to get himself dressed now so the sock and underwear boxes make things easier.

 The small green carpet to look like grass outside.

 Here is my kitchen. I love how it is all white. It is a cozy little kitchen!

 Metal tin boxes. Steve got me a new one for Christmas

 The local grocery store sells these mugs. Every month or so they come out with a new one. I liked the one with the windmill!

 The hanging candle lamp I found at a second hand store for around $3! I didn't plan on putting it in the kitchen but there was a great spot for it above the window so that is where it went! Outside the window is the busy street so I have the curtain up most of the time.

Chocolate!

Kees enjoyed all the sweets around at Christmas. He has the chocolate around his mouth to prove it! 

Winter Wonderland

 Today we went to Winter Wonderland in the city center of Maastricht. They put up a ice skating rink, ferris wheel, and the city center is filled with stalls selling anything from hats to bratworst! I was nervous to go on the ferris wheel! Kees loved it! He was so excited to go on the "Big Wheel."

 The Kramer 3 at the top of the ferris wheel! What an amazing view!

 Our view of the skating rink and market below...

 Kees as we were going up,up, and away!

 It was one busy day on the market square! I think everyone was trying to enjoy the Winter Wonderland before it closes for the year. Below is the bridge we take over the river to get home from the city center. They put Christmas lights all along the bridge... it is just beautiful! Our apartment is just over the bridge.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Eve

 We had a Christmas Eve service at the church last night. Beautiful music!. Kees enjoyed singing along! One of the gals on the worship team has a beautiful voice and sang my favorite Christmas song, 'Mary Did You Know.'

Aachen German Christmas Market!

 Kees was all bundled up for the market.

 Kees picked out a panda stuff animal from the market.

 So cute!

 Beautiful Aachen Germany.

 Yes...I will take some of those please! Amazing chocolates and cookies for Christmas!

Check-up

Kees had his check-up today. It was his first visit in Maastricht. It is a nice clinic that he will go to until he turns 4. He was average for his height at 3 feet 1.16 inches and 30.25 pounds. They said that he is growing well and a healthy boy! The nurse had Kees put shapes into a box and draw a line and he passed the test! Below is a picture from a while back...my little sweetie pie! 

Damascus Road Communion Dinner

 Damascus Road International Church held a Communion dinner. It was a wonderful evening of many nationalities of people coming together to break bread and remember all Christ has done in our lives. Below is Steve praying over the meal.

Kidz

 Here are some pictures from last Sunday. I was helping out with the kids so Kees liked helping me set up the class and helped me get the craft ready. He is one great little helper!

Painting

I saw this art done in torn paper and thought I would give it a try in black paint. The very white wall in our bedroom was needing something to fill the space. 

Ikea

It was a big day at Ikea getting everything we need for setting up the Team Netherlands house!
We almost lost Kees in the cart...
Yes...Kees is in the cart!
He got a new dog to be friends with the world famous "dog." Dog is still the #1 choice but new dog and dog are becoming good friends. :)

Raimey Faith!

We just got the wonderful news and pictures about our niece Raimey!! They are in China at this very moment adopting precious Raimey. The pictures brought me so much joy to see her in the loving arms of her family! Darren and Justin look like they are enjoying every moment with their baby sister. We heard Raimey even gave Darren and Justin lessons in how to use chopsticks!
Some of the first pictures of Dad and Mom with their daughter Raimey!