Christmas 2013

Merry Christmas!

 From the Dykstra / Wynia Family

Philip and Sam bought a house in George, IA in May.
Excited for a 7th grandchild coming in June to Matt and Jena.  This will be their 4th, joining Mason, Avery, and Emery.
All in good health and for this we are truly thankful.  
College for Katie next year since she is now a senior.  She is            looking at a career in nursing.
Excitement of grandchildren.  It is so wonderful to be able to see     them as they grow and learn.  Matt's 3 live only 2 miles away.       Madison's 3 are further.  We would love to see them more often   but treasure the time we get to spend with them. 

June was a month of travelling for Chris. I flew to Tucson, AZ         where I met my brother, sister and niece, to sort through my 
mom's mobile home and pack the things she wanted brought to         West Lafayette, IN for her move. We packed them in a small           moving  truck and I drove it to Mom's.  Then spent the 
weekend  for the  Vanderkleed reunion before heading home 
via my van which Katie  had driven to the reunion.
Overjoyed to be able to spend time with my brother (Russ),  sister   (Laurel) and niece (WenWen) while moving Mom. It was a             precious opportunity.  
Yearly mission trip to Texas for Katie and Mark. 


Living just down the road, Michael continues to stop by and help     on the farm.
Oh what fun we had in Los Angeles, CA, where we started the       year. Mark, Chris and Katie travelled with our sister-in-law,           Donna, and 3 of her kids to LA for 9 days.  Had a great vacation     with the Lakers, Disney, beaches and Hollywood.
Very long fall trying to get the harvest finished with the damp         weather. 
Excited to see what the new year brings. We pray it brings good     health, peace and love to all.