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A Fairy Good Birthday Party!!

                               
Anneke had her sixth birthday party yesterday, we had many good friends over, including Aunty Debra(Anneke Debra's namesake) and her godparents(kraemers) two uncles, best friends, grandparents.  It was a housefull of people we love.  We can not ask for any more than that.  It was a wonderful Day!!!!






                                    

 Annie's Fairy House

 Fairy Cupcakes

One of our hardcore apple bobbers(8apples caught by our sweet Molly)

 mommy and aunty debra showing how to pass the life saver(ignore the cheating)

 Donut Bobbing

Candle Blowing

 Present Pass

Older girls hanging out

Opening presents

Amazing Race

Alida had her birthday party yesterday.  Although most friends were on holidays...she had her best friend there and another good friend.  The girls had a wonderful time.  Alida had an Amazing Race Birthday with 6 stations that took about 2 hours.  Two of them were apple bobbing and donut eating, which was at home.  It worked well, as Noah was napping at  the time.  Kiah helped run the easy roller racing station, and brain teasers.  Dad took care of the snyper and obstacle course.

On Another note..Kevin took the kids to the ravine across the street from out house, and it seems the mosqituos were particularly bad.  Noah swelled up on his eye, cheek and forearms.    He is a rocky/popeye combination

16 years ago today.....

We married after knowing each other, 7 months.  We just knew.  We were opposites in so many ways, but also shared so many beliefs and values. 
We have gone through the joys and griefs together.  Our lives have not always been "perfect" but, God has held us up, and we have grown stronger in our love for one another.  Kevin, is a man of great integrity and love for his family.
Happy Sweet 16th Anniversary!!!

six

My baby girl turned six today.  The years have flown by.  Anneke is a great kid, with a really neat personality.  We sure enjoy her.

Noah got into his sisters cake before the knife had a chance to get in.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNEKE!  WE LOVE YOU!!!