MERRY CHRISTMAS!

We had a great Florida Christmas this year. The weather was sunny and in the 70's.

Matt's brother and sister and their families came to town. It was a pretty low-key Holiday (perfect for me this year) full of quality time spent with family.

Addison had a wonderful Christmas! Full of carols sung with Grandma by the piano (Jingle Bells and "Kaya's song" aka Away in a Manger being her favorites!, days of opening gifts, an interactive stable service at church on Christmas Eve, a Ninja Christmas party with her buddies, as well as being the center of every one's attention (I have no idea where she gets this quality!?).

Hope you all had a nice Christmas!

More Christmas Pics...

Baby Pitzer's Nursery

Finally the nursery has come together!! Here are your long awaited pics. I hope you enjoy them!

Since the baby's gender is a surprise, the nursery decor consists of stripes and polka dots with varied colors of browns, greens and blues.

The awesome bedding was made by Matt's Mom (with a personalized quilt to follow once the baby arrives). The plaque was a gift from John Boy and Kristian. And the squares were a craft project made by yours truly.

My best friend has a new identity...

Unfortunately I have spent the last 3 days in Michigan to mourn the loss of someone I have been great friends with since we were four years old.
As the obituary states, Tanya leaves behind a husband and two small boys. Please pray that these families would be able to work together (with the kids' best interests in mind) and that some sort of comfort and understanding would be received by their families.

Tanya Joy Hawkins
Tanya Joy Hawkins, aged 29, of Lowell, went to be with her Lord suddenly on Thursday, December 6, 2007. She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph; her cherished children, Jacob Tristan and Preston Dylan; parents, George and Sharon Haga of Ada; sister, Karin Lester Givens of Lowell; grandmother, Alice Haga of Grand Rapids; parents-in-law, Edward and Suzanne Hawkins of Rockford; brother-in-law, Rob & Jennifer Sliter of Toledo, OH; sisters-in-law, Nicole & Rob Bowen of Cedar Springs, Theresa Schwartz of Detroit; also several nieces and nephews. Tanya had a huge heart and was very involved with her son's lives, volunteering at their Bushnell Elementary School. She loved playing the violin, taking pictures, and had an extreme love for animals and the outdoors. Funeral services will be Monday 11:00 a.m. at Ada Christian Reformed Church, 7152 Bradfield Ave. SE, Rev. Rick Kiekintveld and Rev. Bruce Vaandrager, officiating. Interment Ada Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel, 3980 Cascade Rd., SE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tanya Hawkins Memorial Fund for Jacob & Preston Hawkins Education Fund .

Sunday at the park

Today we decided to worship by going to the park. :)

It was a gorgeous day, a bit too warm (at 82 degrees), but a perfect day to go to the park. We went to a park that is about 15 min. away and right on the water. Not only is the playground equipment new and cool, but there is a stream, pier and Christmas Trees on display at the adjoining park.

WE HAD A GREAT TIME TOGETHER!

32 Weeks (8 months) today!

* For all of you who have been asking for "belly shots"...here ya go! One is all you get. :)