Quick update...

Yesterday we were visited by Sinterklaas. He filled our wooden shoe with Dutch treats like chocolate letters (T, D, & A), hagelslag, drop licorice katjes, and stroopwafels.

Tonight is the high school Christmas Choir Concert. Both Tess & Donald are in choir this year. We'll be going to the 8pm show. There's another show at 6pm. I'll actually be at both shows facilitating a fundraiser of coupon book sales.

Tess's basketball season is underway. She is on the JV squad and is having a super time so far... Their first game will be during a pre-season tournament, Dec 20-22.

Donald is not playing sports until his grades rise considerably.

Stephen may be stationed in Bethel, AK for a two-week rotation as part of the Alaska Defense Force. Apparently, a large portion of the Bethel Police Force quit and they need backup. Stephen's group has gone through MP training. The rotations are scheduled to begin as early as next weekend. We're hoping he won't miss our Chena Hot Springs trip or Christmas!

Christmas in the little town of Bethel? Hmmm...