Christmas with the Grimmies

I see that there are already pics posted from our Christmas together as a family with Mark, Lorrie and clan here. What a fabulous time we had!

All counted, the Grimms had 6 Christmases this year...it is a touch overwhelming for the kids, but we like to smooth over that reality by calling it "FUN!!".

We celebrated Christmas with Matt's parents the Saturday before Christmas at their cabin. Santa took a break from the weekend-before-Christmas rush to visit us in Iowa! We must have been EXTRA nice this year!

Christmas Pics from York, PA

Hi Everyone!

These are from Sheila:

Christmas at the Bogers

Here's a video of the kids thanking Greatma for her cool Christmas cards. We loved them!




Ted reading to Ethan and Owen. These boys really love their books!



The heart patient with Sally.



Own and Ethan watching The Polar Express with Aunt Toni, who apparently forgot to put her makeup on first!

Christmas 2007

Ma - spoiling Maxie with Christmas treats.Christmas Brunch at the Zerbes.
A happy couple on Christmas Eve.
What a group of gentlemen!

We had some great times on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day - it just went by way too fast! It always does. Just look at some pictures of this crew! We've even included a musical video for your enjoyment. - Julie, Al and Maxie

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

Merry Christmas to all from the Bogers in Iowa!
Dad is healing pretty well. I think one of the hardest things for him is to know when to take a break and rest. But he sure has been a very good patient so far and done everything he's been instructed to do. He has his first follow-up appointment today.

Lorrie, Mark, and the kids got here from Colorado on Saturday and we've been having lots of fun. The kids have all kinds of questions for Papa, like, "Papa, did they use scissors to fix your heart?" (Madeline), and "Papa, is your heart still sick today?" (Ethan) They are so great. It's hard for them to remember not to run and hug on him. We have to really watch that. (Nice problem to have, I think!).

We have lots of snow here and are going to get more this week. Finally, a white Christmas!

Hope you all have a lovely Christmas.

Love,
Toni

Kelly, Steve, and Chloe

The black & white is Kelly & Chloe during their recent trip to Disneyland. Also the one of Steve & Chloe on the merry-go-round.








These photos were taken when they were in York over Thanksgiving. I went with Kelly to help. It was a madhouse. Kids everywhere. Don't know how these turned out so good. I was very stressed till we left. Chloe had a good time.(From Sheila)

december days

we are really enjoying our december days (the other people in these pictures is Mark's sister and family)...





and our girl...


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Noels and Zerbes

Aunt Sheila sent these to me today.....
lookin' good, Chris!
Megan, is this your last semester of school coming up?

Miss you guys,
Toni

Boger Thanksgiving

Here we are at Thanksgiving table. From left to right: Andrew, Matt, Nathan, Ted, Carrie, Sally, Madeline. Toni is taking the picture.

We had the usual, nothing new or out of the ordinary this year, except that mom made her pumpkin roll with nuts in it; it was a huge hit! We don't usually mess around with the Thanksgiving menu, so nuts on the pumpkin roll was like walking on the wild side.

Geez, we're boring....







The afternoon activities included crafts and games. Here I (Toni) am helping Madeline with her first sewing lesson (which is a bit ironic in the modern sense since I don't sew!). She made a fairy princess treasure pouch, purple of course, and was very proud of her work.

Carrie and Nathan are working on Sand Art.

Andrew getting ready to tackle his popcorn ball. I don't think he's quite sure how to get started.