Christmas Greetings

The years of 2010 and 2011 have brought many interesting experiences to our family. Here are some photos that capture some of these interesting experiences. Hope you enjoy! :)

• Michelle enjoyed the 2010 Jr. Sr. Banquet as well as the 2011 Jr. Sr. Banquet
• Christmas 2010
• Michelle's first semester at EMU during the fall of 2011
• Bob and Ethel celebrated 20th Wedding Anniversary June 22, 2011 here are some pictures throughout the year
• Ethel celebrated her 50th Birthday June 2010
• 2010 Gingerbread Houses - Our family has enjoyed making Gingerbread Houses each Christmas since moving here to Allensville.
• Herb Garden from start to finish, a summer 2010 project
• Snow!!!! Our family has enjoyed the snowstorms here in the Valley, however Matt and Bob are still waiting for the "Three foot snowstorm!"
• Summer 2011 Vacation Our family enjoyed, really enjoyed a five day trip up to Ontario to visit friends and see God's incredible creation.
• A day at a Safari - this was a highlight of our vacation, highly recommend it! We enjoyed getting up really close to the animals!

• Summer Vacation at Poe Paddy State Park - our family has enjoyed camping at Poe Paddy the past three or four years. If you haven't been there, maybe these pictures will cause you to want to visit some time.
• Zook Family Gathering at Maplewood - This summer the Floyd and Betty Zook Family gathered at Maplewood for a time of fun. Maplewood is an 80 acre plot of land in Big Valley with a beautiful place to relax and enjoy family relationships. If you would like to reserve a weekend in 2009, please send an email to bob@familyencounter.org.
• Visiting Washington DC - While Ethel attended a work related conference, Bob, Michelle and Matt had the opportunity to visit the three branches of government plus other really cool things. In 2009, Ethel and the children will be able to do the sight seeing stuff while Bob attends a work related conference.
• Visiting Washington DC - Part II - These are some more pictures from our week in Washington DC. We really enjoyed the week and look forward to 2009.
• Picking Sour Cherries
• Matt's 13th Birthday
• Bob's 44th Birthday
• Michelle working on her quilt

Ethel is working 4 of 5 days a week as Preschool teacher at Belleville Mennonite School. Bob is working 2 days a week as Director of Technology at Belleville Mennonite School and giving three days to pastoral ministry at Allensville Mennonite Church. Ethel and Bob are also enjoying serving as Pastor Presenting couple for Marriage Encounter.