Christmas with my Kids and Winter in Minnesota!

I just had a wonderful Christmas celebration with 4 of my 5 children (Isaac, #5, is in Xi'an with Kelley right now)!

Renee, Liza, Carly, and Nate
December 2012

Nate

Carly, Liza, Nate, Renee, and Colin (Carly's boyfriend) all met up in a beautiful setting in Wisconsin. Our friends, the Carlson's, let us take over their cabin for 2 days. We had a blast watching videos of Christmas' past and eating way too much of our favorite foods. We made the most of the time. I'm so proud of my children and blessed that we all have a great relationship. It was hard to say goodbye for another 5 or 6 months, but we are looking forward to spending more time together this coming summer.



I thought I might be able to sneak in and out of Minnesota without any of the "winter-y" stuff.

When I arrived it was in the 50's and even 60's. I thought to myself, "wow, maybe Minnesota weather isn't as bad as I have made it out to be"....... But, Minnesota had the last laugh!

A foot of snow later....
I was scraping windows and shoveling snow. It sure is beautiful though.

I head back to China today. It's always great to return to the States, we have such an amazing country. China is not an easy place to live, but Kelley, Isaac, and I have a "grace" to be there. We love our time in China and know that is right where we should be.

Exciting things are taking shape in China, so I'm anxious to get back....I'm also really missing my wife!