Our Post-Christmas Christmas

Zach and I were able to have a nice visit in January to celebrate Christmas with our families and visit with friends. It was WONDERFUL! We celebrated Christmas with the Mallekoote side at Mom and Dad Mallekoote's house.
It was a zoo, mind you a very fun zoo, with the 8 grand kids opening gifts.

Here Zach is playing "Peek-a-Boo" with Matthew.

"I see you!"

Grandma and Matthew

Grandpa and Rachel

Here Dad is relaxing while the kids take a dinner break from the festivities.

We also celebrated my parent's 40th anniversary! We made them a scrapbook and other gifts to celebrate this grand occasion!


The next day we had the privilege and joy of witnessing Dad and Tracy's profession of faith as well as Tracy, Cal, and Hannah's baptism!! What a beautiful celebration it was. After the service we had a reception with family and friends.


You've got to have the goofy picture too...

Then we were off to celebrate Christmas with Dad, Tracy, Cal and Hannah. We talked, played games, and went for a walk all while enjoying the day together.
Hannah opening her gift...

Cal with his gift...


Zach really liked his Swedish hat.

We celebrated Christmas with Mom O later in the week. Unfortunately my camera battery died that day so I don't have any pictures. But we had a lovely time visiting with Grandpa and Grandma, opening gifts, eating delicious burgers (Thanks Mom!) and playing games together.
The rest of our time was spent relaxing and getting together with family and good friends. Below is a picture of Colton, my good friend, Heidi's, little guy. He's getting so big!

Anne giving some love to Baby O.

Dinner at Branns with family.

Dinner at Kobe Grill with Seth and Andrea.

We took Cal and Hannah out of school for a special lunch at Culvers one afternoon.

All in all it was a wonderful visit! We feel so blessed to have such loving and warm families to share this special time of year with.