SEASON OF CELEBRATION

Yup, this picture got out of place. I couldn't figure out how to get it back to where it was supposed to be, and I like it too much to just delete it -- so consider it a Happy New Year from G'Gpa Force and Kinnon (and all the rest of us).

Another Christmas season has gotten by us. It was a great time for family and friends to come together (sometimes traveling on icy roads), eat lots, play games, and seriously alter the natural sleep/wake cycles. We are grateful for the gift of God that was behind all this, for the abundance that we share together, for safety in travels, and just for the time spent together -- more precious now that we are scattered most of the time to various places of school and work.

Kathy, Sara, and Andrew with a collection of Force family members (Thomas, Michael, Ed Green, Robert and Cliff) at the funeral of Dora Force (Cliff's sister-in-law)

Seth and Rachel, formally attired for the ASB Christmas banquet, which Rachel got home from Tennesee in time for to be Seth's date (convenient planning, eh?)

Seth, practicing to be Santa Claus on Christmas morning. The belly just doesn't quite do it.

Andrew wields the sword of Aragorn, the latest addition to his collection of blades. Nice gift from baby brother, Seth.

Seth, displaying some of his gifts.

Sara, with her Narnia pop-up book.

Sammy is skeptical about whether the old man can handle the exercise bar.

Andrew demonstrates how it is done by the athletically qualified

Seth, Sara, and Andrew showing off.

Heading out for a walk on the beach on a brisk day.

Sammy leads the way across the rocks. Sara looks for a different route.

Sara looking toasty warm on the windy cold beach

Kinnon is learning to walk. Taking a few steps to Auntie Sara.

Back Row: Greg, Kathy, Aileen, Vicki

Front Row: Seth, Sammy, Aaron, Kinnon, Zsa, Sara, Andrew

Me with my mommy and sister

Establishing communication with the next grandchild.

Auntie Sara helping Kinnon learn how to use his Christmas Duplo blocks

Kinnon getting the hang of it (maybe)

The basic four siblings: Aaron, Sara, Andrew, and Seth

Zsa and Kinnon and (?) in with the four.

Rachel and Seth, in casual mode this time

Aaron gets Kinnon to smile (cheesily) for th camera.

New Year's Eve: Haystacks at G'ma and G'pa Force's house

Zsa tries to get Kinnon to smile for the camera.

G'Gma Force bringing peace and happiness to Kinnon's inward parts

Rommel and Luna getting things a bit rowdy

The Skau family: Randy, Keri, David, Melinda. Getting together with us almost like old times in Nigeria.

Sure enjoyed having the Skau family here for a few days.