A few updates

Isaac in training, Deer Hunting Training that is.

Driving in the snow. He can't really move in that jacket, but that didn't stop him.

Playing in the snow with the dogs.

Talking with Sinterklaas.

Sitting on his lap, but really not happy about it.

A few different updates today:

I'll start by saying, Praise God, for Pastor Matt Chandler's successful surgery! Thank you all that joined us in praying for him. The surgery went well, they removed the tumor and will get biopsy results next week. They say he is in good spirits and doing well. Please continue to pray for the biopsy results as well as for his recovery. Thank you!

Isaac has developed a new love for the deer in the yard. (Real deer, not the Christmas reindeer.) Carl feeds the deer corn every night, so they come in throughout the night to eat. Last week, one evening, they came early, so Isaac was able to see them. He has not forgotten them, and looks for them every evening. It is adorable to see him pull back the curtain as soon as it gets dark, and hear him say "De, de, de." He looks, then comes to ask us, and goes back to look again. This goes on for some time. I think Carl is already training him to be his deer hunting buddy.

As most of you know, we got some snow in Houston yesterday! It was a lot of fun to see the snow falling, but sadly it didn't stick. We still took Isaac and the dogs out to play and get some pictures, after all, we don't know how long it will be before it snows here again.

Today, Oma, Opa, and I took Isaac to meet Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas). I wasn't sure how he'd do, but it was no problem, well sort of. It is a Dutch tradition to take the kids to see him on December 5, and in Houston this is put on by the Holland Club. My parents used to take us when we were little, so it was special to take my son this year. Unfortunately Carl could not join us, but we got some pictures to make sure he got a good idea of what it was about. The parents bring a gift for the child and give it to Sinterklaas when you get there, then Sinterklaas calls the child up by name and gives him the gift and a bag of cookies. Isaac did great with this part, I held him while Sinterklaas talked to him and gave him the gifts. He was not the least bit scared. Yay! Then we just hung out and played a bit, until it was almost time for Sinterklaas to leave. Just before he left we decided to get a picture of Isaac sitting in his lap...unfortunately that did not go as well. Isaac cried immediately, and didn't calm down. Too bad, but it was worth a try. Tonight we put Isaac's wooden shoes out, and Sinterklaas will bring him a surprise! We'll see what he brings in the morning. ;)