Merry Christmas!

Our Christmas Letter

For those of you who may not have gotten one in the mail here is the Christmas Letter I sent out. I apologize if you didn't get one, but I miscalculated the number of friends and family we had, besides, if you are keeping up with this blog you already know everything in the letter!!

We love and miss you all and wish you all a blessed Christmas Season.

Adams Clan Adventures

Well another year has come and gone. It seems to fly by so quickly. We had a busy, yet uneventful year. I suppose that in and of itself is something for which to be very thankful. I pray that the next year goes by just the same!!

The big hit of the year happened this summer. Doug was nominated to attend the LCMS national convention in Houston, TX and we decided to celebrate our 10th anniversary in conjunction with that trip. So we split up the kids, half at one grandparents, half ant the other, and we flew to Houston for 10 days in July. WE did convention stuff the first part of the week and spent the weekend sight seeing and spending time together with NO KIDS!! While there I visited a few museums alone and then Doug and I went to the Johnson Space Center together. We also shopped in Katy and went to the beach in Galveston. The kids, mind you, had a blast at Grandma and Grandpa's and they even switched kids mid week so everyone got to see everyone else!! They were spoiled rotten!

We ended the summer with a trip to Saginaw to see the Brenners before school started again. The kids are getting so big. Grace is now in third grade , the twins in second, Daniel started four year old preschool this year and Sarah turned two in July. They all enjoy school, except Sarah who is bored to death when everyone is away. She loves to see them all come home! Grace is still playing the violin and the twins are in their second year of Cub Scouts. Grace, Nathan, and Jacob are also participating in a Community Children's Theater production of HONK! Jr. So we are keeping busy.

Doug and I spend most of our time keeping up with the kids. We are still in Hillsdale, this is his 6th year here! I am still involved in church in various ways, most having to do with the kids. I have begun a blog - which you know since you are reading this on the blog :0 ) It is a great way to keep up with us. Drop us a comment and let us know how you are doing.

Merry Christmas to all and may you all have a blessed holiday season!!

Love from the Adams Clan:

Doug, Robyn, Grace, Nathan, Jacob, Daniel and Sarah

Hippo Christmas Song

This is Chrismas?!!!

Well I finally have a few minutes to myself so I thought I should update the blog and let you all in on our crazy December and it isn't even half over!!!

December is always crazy in the life of a Pastor, but add to that 5 kids, at least three family Christmas parties, church parties, school programs, church programs, Doctor appointments and HONK!(what was I thinking) and well life around here is a bit hectic. You should see my calendar!!

Let's see, this week we had Boar's Head Festival in Ann Arbor on Sunday. That was great we took the top four kids, it was Daniel's first, and every one enjoyed it. Monday I took the car in to have the breaks fixed and we had HONK! from 6:30-8. Tuesday I had Bible Study and something in the evening, but I can't remember what right now. Then Wednesday we had HONK! from 6:30-8 and Thursday I babysat for four extra kids from 10a till 2p, ranging in age from newborn to almost 5. That was a crazy day then we had HONK! in the evening again. Friday Doug and I took Daniel and Sarah into Jackson for some Christmas shopping. We got back to town in time to pick up the kids from school and then Grace had a violin rehearsal till 5p. Today we had Christmas program rehearsal at 10 am and Grace's violin recital at 2p. I was glad to get home and relax this evening. We had Hot and Ready Pizza for dinner and every one went to bed early.

I still have how many days until Christmas??

Warts and all!!

That is the title of the show the kids, Grace, Nathan and Jacob, will be in in February. A few weeks ago they auditioned for the local Theater for Youth's production of HONK! Jr. They made the show and are froglettes. They only sing in three or four songs, but they are featured in "Warts and All". If you go to Youtube and type in the song title you should be able to find some videos of other people preforming the song. It is really cute and I think the kids are going to have a blast. We had our first meeting tonight and rehearsals begin on Sunday, December 2. I have included a few links for those of you who aren't familiar with HONK! I wasn't. It is basically the story of the ugly duckling. I have also included the link to the Theater for Youth. They will occasionally post pictures of the kids at rehearsals and in the show. The show is February 8,9,10,15,16&17. You are all invited, just let me know how many tickets you will need and for what show. I will post the times when I know them. So the next time you see the kids you can tell them you love them WARTS AND ALL!!!!

Thanksgiving in Pictures

We had an eventful Thanksgiving weekend. I thought instead of relating it to you in words I would do it with pictures. I have added some commentary, just to move the story along.

The Girls making Apple Pie!

Wow! Pies are Done!!!

Yumm - O!

No Heat!! This is the first time over the next four days that Lakeview comes out to fix the furnace. Once Thursday, Friday and Sunday!! It is finally working. We are keeping our fingers crossed that it stays that way.

Watching the Parade and eatin' popcorn.

Nap Time!!!

Dessert, a perfect ending to a Thanksgiving Day!

Friday, Mark and Renee Brenner and the boys came over to visit. We had leftovers for lunch and pizza for dinner. We talked with the kids played. The dad's rented Wii games and I think they had more fun than the boys did!! Saturday morning Renee and I went on a coffee run then the Brenners left around 9am. Grandma and Grandpa Wyckhuys arrived at about 11:30 and spent the night with us. Church on Sunday, another furnace fix, and naps and by Sunday night, we had had a very busy weekend. It was great to visit with friends and family. We hope you all had a great Thanksgiving too.