Haverdink Christmas

We had Christmas at Grandpa and Grandma Haverdink's last night. We had a wonderful dinner and than we went downstairs to open presents. Makalynn was very excited to open her gifts.
She was so excited she got Ponyville amusement park and some mini pony's to go with it. It was just what she told Santa she wanted for Christmas!!! She played with it at the party and it was the first thing she did when she got out of bed Sunday morning!!

Cole was equally as excited to tear into his presents. He got a fishing game for the bathtub just like his big sister got. Now mom won't have to listen to arguing because they each have their own. (that is the plan anyways)

He also got a camouflage duffle bag with his name on it. He was very excited about it. Especially when Trent and Trel his older cousins offered to give him a ride. What a life!!! The smile tells it all!!

Santa is Coming to Town

This morning we went to church to see Santa. Santa came and read a book to all the preschoolers and than let them sit on his lap if they wanted to. I can't believe Makalynn did it. She has always been afraid of Santa but today she said she was three so she was big and brave and she wanted to see Santa. When it was her turn she jumped up on his lap and told him she wanted ponyville for Christmas. He gave her a present( a new book) and a hug and she jumped down. We got Nora in for a picture as well. Her first visit on Santa's lap. Cole stood in the background and watched it all but he didn't want anything to do with sitting on Santa's lap. After Santa left we decorated Christmas cookies and had fun playing with other kids. It was a very fun morning!!!

Santa is

Baptism

Nora was baptised on Sunday night at church. She wore the same dress Makalynn wore for baptism.
She was such a good girl during baptism. She was quiet as could be. She slept through the whole thing besides a couple peeks to see what was going on around her. Makalynn and Cole did very well during the baptism as well. We are so thankful for all the family and friends that came to share the special day with us. We are so thankful for each and everyone and all you do for us. You are each a very important part of Nora's life. Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules so celebrate the special day with us. We love you all.

Nora is already 6 weeks old

Daddy's little hunter!! She looks good in her camouflage. It was Makalynn's outfit. Daddy's girl's can be hunters too!!!

Makalynn is a big helper with Nora. She loves holding her little sister.

I can't believe Nora is already 6 weeks old. Time goes by so quickly. She is getting big so fast. We are so thankful for her. She is a very good baby and we thank the Lord everyday for her!!

Pictures of Nora

Makalynn loves holding Nora!!

This is a picture taken today of Nora. She is three weeks old tonight. The time has already gone by so quickly. She is such a good baby. She is getting big already. We are so thankful for her and love her so much!!

Going Home

Nora's first ride in her car seat leaving the hospital!
All ready to go home. I was very excited and very ready!!

Daddy has two princesses now!!

She likes her pipe already!

Proud big brother and big sister

Makalynn was so excited that her big sister had arrived!! She is so proud of her new little sister Nora
The three Girls!!

Cole is a proud big brother too. He loves holding his new little sister!!

The first time Makalynn held her new sister!!

SO PROUD!!!

MORE VISITORS

Aunt Amber
Uncle Mark

Jessica Horjus- second cousin

Aunt Laura

VISITORS

Lots of people came to visit Nora in the hospital. Aunt Michelle, Zachery, Alyssa and Alivia.

Great Grandpa Weemhoff

Aunt Margo

Grandma VanEerden

Grandpa and Grandma Dryer

NORA LYNN VANEERDEN

Nora after her bath. She was all tired out and snuggling with mommy!!

Proud mommy!!

It's a Girl

Our new baby girl arrived on November 3, 2008. Her name is Nora Lynn VanEerden. Everything went very well. She was born at 11:10pm and weighed 8lbs and 40zs and was 191/2 in. long. We came home on Weds. afternoon and are doing very well.