Christmas in Grand Rapids

The day after Christmas we met up with Grandma Carole and Grandpa Jack at a hotel in Grand Rapids. This was great because we were able to go swimming. Uncle Rodney and Aunt Crystal came too (since they drove Grandma Carole) and they brought cousin Steven with them.

Christmas in Brighton

As tradition would have it, we again celebrated Christmas Eve and Christmas day with Grandpa Dick and Grandma Barb in Brighton. This year the crowd was plentiful with the Fazikas (Chris, Kathy, Erica), the McEuens (Steve, Kelly, Ben, Sam, Emily, Jake, Chloe), the Otts II (Rick, Chawn, Xena, Gabby), the Otts III (Ricky, Gina, Riley) and also Jessica and Timmy.

More Christmas

Here are a few more pictures and clips of our Christmas in Muskegon with Great Grandpa Herb and Great Grandma Minnie; and our Christmas with Susanne and Myranda (but no Ellie). Also included a short Happy Birthday clip for Uncle Chris, Uncle Steve, Emily and Chloe.

Merry Christmas

Continuing our normal tradition, last night we had our Christmas with the kids. Then Santa came early last night so the kids had a few more gifts to open this morning. Andrew got a PSP, some games, legos and clothes. Abby got a laptop, design stuff, makeup, clothes and a Snuggie. Mom got Super Scrabble, a frog necklace a tea mug, tea and a Snuggie. Dad got a massager, some shirts, a mini Red Wing truck, a calendar and an mp3 speaker. Next stop Brighton, Grand Rapids and Muskegon (among others).

Abby Christmas Choir Concert

Abby had her school Christmas Choir Concert tonight. She looked beautiful and sang lovely!

Hockey Pictures & Scrimmage

Andrew had his House Hockey pictures taken today. After that his Red Team had a scrimmage. Andrew got his "red on" with a nice assist and a Yzerman-like goal. Here are the highlights.

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This is fun ... a Hollywood Four snowball fight (with Gabby too!)

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Andrew's School Project

Andrew and two of his classmates, Bailey and Connor (hence ABC), worked on a school project today. I guess it relates to starting their own business. They filmed video on our "green screen" and then I helped Andrew edit the video according to his specifications. Here is the finished product (the final DVD includes a blooper reel that l is longer than the actual video). I guess they have to submit a business plan along with it later this week.

Red Team Scrimmage

Andrew received his Red Team jersey this morning. He is #46 (same number as current Red Wings player Jakub Kindl). Today was also the first day they they had a scrimmage. It was an intra-Red squad 3x3 scrimmage. Andrew scored a nice, hard goal and his squad won 3-0. Unfortunately, I didn't capture it on film.

7th Level Black Belt Test

Andrew had his 7th level black belt test yesterday evening. Here are the usual highlights.