A trip out of town

Friday morning after Christmas my parents, Lindsay & Drew, Daris & I headed up to Cadillac to find some snow. We got on the trail about noon and rode until 10:30 PM! We stayed at the Holiday Inn and planned to ride on Saturday but due to the weather being 50 degrees and hearing about flooding problems at home, we packed up and headed back home Saturday. It was a foggy ride home but we made it!

Draisma Party........or not.....

Due to the terrible weather on December 20 we had to cancel the extended Draisma family party. So of course Daris and I thought we better go out on sleds and see just HOW bad the weather was!

This is in our driverway! Winter wonderland!

Although we were looking forward to having the party it was kind of nice to have a Sunday to just relax and get ready for the upcoming crazy holiday week!

Brink Christmas Party

We started off the first Christmas party of the season on December 13 celebrating with the Brink family. We rented a gym in Hudsonville this year as the family keeps getting bigger and bigger.

We played many games that were quite entertaining. I think some of the adults were the most into it!

Good ole musical chairs..........

Some Volleyball.......................

And basketball.........

And of course Grandma needed a picture of all the cousins and their spouses.......

(Unfortunately it is very blurry, better luck next time mom!)

It's so great watching the family get bigger and bigger! Can't wait to see what next year will bring!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas........

Happy belated Thanksgiving everyone! Sure was nice to have a 3 day work week and some extra time to get some stuff done around the house and relax. We had a busy Thanksgiving day but it was nice catching up with family. We sure have SO MUCH to be thankful for this year! I struggled with the idea of getting up early to go shopping and get some deals but then soon realized I have so much already and there wasn't really anything I needed, just wanted. So many people are struggling right now meeting basic needs! I'll survive, although it does kill me to pass up good deals.........:)

Saturday we had our 2nd annual Christmas tree cutting out at KC Trees in Allegan. They offer donuts and cider and you walk in the field to find the "perfect tree." We also haul Christmas trees out of there for them so it's always nice giving business back. This year was extra fun as Daris and I were picking out a tree for OUR house this year! Here are a few pics!

Luckily a tree stand came with the house when we bought it so we got to put it up when we got home, after re-arranging the furniture. As for decorating, we are starting from scratch so I'm looking forward to getting to town and picking some stuff out! Trees sure are boring with NOTHING on them! Check back for "finished product" pictures! Hope everyone enjoys preparing for the holidays!