Christmas in Texas - 2009

We welcome you to our home on Christmas and hope you enjoy our photos.



Dirk II is ready and excited on Christmas morning.





It appears that Santa, once again, managed to find our home and to stop by with a few presents.





Everyone received a stocking stuffed with goodies and candy. (All fat-free and sugar-free.)





The family members spent weeks hunting around for the perfect gift. A lot of love and care went into the selections and wrapping.






Santa sent musical instruments to the grandkids so that we will be surrounded by melodious sounds.






Wow! Look at those new pajamas - cool!






The girl with  necklaces helps out grandma with her new book.






This is one of those old-fashioned, solid metal planes. The kind that will last forever. Excellent!






Lisa had John's favorite books reconditioned and resoled. You could hear his feet exclaim their joy.






John found a beautiful skirt for Lisa. (You can see the Disney parade on the TV.)






John gave Lisa one of those gifts that take your breath away. (Necklace and earrings)






John's present seems a little too much like work. Hmmm.






Dirk II found the perfect coffee grinder for Dawn.






Dawn has Ocean's 11 & 12 to peruse at her leisure.






John was excited about his cell phone holder. Evidently his cell phone was lonely and needed held.






Holly sat near the Santa presents and we think snuck a peek to see which was hers.






Dawn got mom the book "The Secret" by Beverly Lewis.






Dad is checking out the calendar from Silvana. One of her pictures on every month. (Hey. What happened to his hair?)






Everyone enjoyed the giving. Each present was so thoughtfully selected that we all felt a part of the gift.






Everyone paused for the traditional Christmas morning breakfast.






Dad got a box full of new shirts from mom.






A real Mr. Potato Head. This brings back many memories.






Dirk II receives an Atlas of the Universe. Impressive.






Grandma gets some beautiful new work clothes.





More clothes for the princess.






Monoploy Junior - start them young on Monopoly and watch the fun begin for the Real Estate Tycoon.






A whole box of Dora the Explorer books. Wow!






Who would have thought? Lisa is excited about cookware.






Speaking of food - Grandma gets a super food sealer. She has always wanted one.






Pajamas from Great Grandma Dykstra - with footies.





Dirk II has a new Dan Brown thriller from his grandparents.






Dad will have all the Ocean's movies to watch, including the one with the rat pack.






Lisa will now be able to start her own Scrabble empire. Look out - she i going to practice a lot!






Having so much fun can be tiring.






A little fun for everyone.






Well, isn't this a most beautiful and sneeky young lady. Love the new dress.






Of course Texas is a rough place, that is why everyone needs a dragon fighter with a dragon fighting sword.




Christmas around here is so much about family and giving. We hope that yours was the same. God gave his son to us whom he loves and we do what little that we can to give what we can to those we love.

God Bless and may you have a wonderful New Year.