Church Musical

It was an energetic and well put together program.

Maggie had a solo (Yes, really!) And she did wonderful!


We had ice cream from McDonald's after the program. Jeremy had hot fudge, can you tell?

We got SNOW!

Overal, we got about 12 inches overnight!

Update

I haven't posted here in a while. I have been busy some on Facebook. It is an interesting place, and allows one to catch up on old friendships. But there is only so much time! Facebook is easy to post pictures on and offers great communication possibilites IF the people you want to contact are on Facebook!

Anyway, JOIN FACEBOOK! Or not. But if you do, feel free to look me up, there are not that many Gniffke's on there.

Here is a recent picture of the twin's 7th brithday party at Chuck E Cheese.

Maggie and Jeremy at play.

Tom's Birthday

Tom would be 46 today. Miss you, Bro.

Maggie plays Tennis!

If you think Maggie gets into her tennis, you oughta see her bowl!

Jeremy Said It

On our recent trip to see Bubba, I was driving down I-44 after dark and came upon a State Trooper and passed him. Now I was going about 2 or 3 miles over the limit, but so was the guy I was following.

The trooper sped up to get along side of us, then dropped back and got behind me. I couldn't se why he would want to pull me over, so I got over to get out of his way. He got behind me again, so I just waited for the lights to come on, and about 15 seconds later they did.

I got my license out and rolled down my window. As the trooper is walking up, Jeremy loudly blurts out, "We surrender!"

Turns out, the trooper saw Jeremy moving in the back seat and wanted to make sure he was wearing a seat belt. We all were, so without even checking my license, he let us continue on our way.

More Pics from Christmas

Putting up the tree

The dog had not yet been given this toy.



It is supposed to be a tree skirt.

I told you the earrings would come!

Paula's Mom and Dad

Christmas Pics

Maggie took this picture herself!

It's just missing the earrings. They will come later.

Maggie and Jeremy with their Aunt Mary

What a cute pair!

Maggie and Jeremy with Nathan in Joplin.

Merry Christmas

It has been a while since I have posted anything. Life can be so hectic at times, and now seems to be no exception.

It is Christmas Eve around 11:00, and we are preparing to head home after visiting with "Bubba" (our oldest son, Nathan). It is different since we have already opened our presents and will be on the road a good part of Christmas day. Christmas morning will consist of packing up the car and heading home to Grandma and Grandpa, Paula's parents, who now live with us.

Yes, it is different. No tree or lights or presents. My mom and Dad and brother Tom are no longer with us. But what is important is here, family. I am so blessed, we are so blessed. Not so much in the material sense, but in the sense that we know God, love him, and love one another. I do not wish for another kind of Christmas.

For those who happen on this blog, whether family, friend, or stranger, I wish you the same. Know God's love for you, love and be loved by family (and that includes the family of God), and have the peace and purpose that all of that brings.

Merry Christmas!

Don, Paula, and Family