Andrea Dekker

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Merry Christmas From The Dekker Family {2014}

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

As I’ve done in previous years, I’ll be taking the full week off between Christmas and New Years to enjoy time at home with family and friends. However, I couldn’t leave for a week without sharing our 2014 Christmas card with you!

We ordered our cards from PearTree Greetings again this year, and I’m so happy with how they turned out. SUPER high quality paper and printing, pretty reasonable prices, extremely fast shipping, etc. etc.

I ordered a tri-fold card this year with room for pictures and text on both the front and the back.

Here’s a look at the front of the card.

front of card

The message on the front says: Merry Christmas! “Glory to God in the highest… and on earth, Peace.” Luke 2:14

Here’s the back of the card.

back of card

The text on our card says:

The number 3 has been a recurring theme
for our family this year…
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>> We welcomed Simon on 3-4-14
>> We celebrated our 8th anniversary on June 30
>> Dave started his 3×3 year of teaching at Calvin
(that’s 9 years for you non-math nerds!)
>> Nora turned 3 in November
>> Dave turned 33 in December
>> Andrea is 13 weeks along with baby #3…
due on or around July 3!

Merry Christmas!

Dave, Andrea, Nora, Simon & Baby #3

card message

Yes, you read that right.

Baby Dekker #3 is on his or her way — and for the record, I think it’s a “her”!

Merry Christmas 2014

We’re all excited for the new baby (yes, this one was actually planned) and I’m excited for a little blogging break. Rest assured though, I have a whole bunch of ideas and fun topics to share with you next year!

We hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Love, the {growing} Dekker family 🙂

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  2. Tara says

    Whaaaaaaaa?!?!?! What a great surprise! So excited for you! Congratulations! Can’t wait to see how the house projects continue to accommodate baby #3. Have a very Merry Christmas Dekker Family! Such wonderful news! You made my Christmas Eve! 🙂

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  3. Betty Huberts says

    Congratulations to the Dekker family!! Hope you are feeling ok, hopefully no morning sickness. Merry Christmas and a Happy and busy New Year.

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  6. Cherl says

    What a beautiful surprise to share with family and friends! Congratulations to you and your family. Merry Christmas

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  8. Katie says

    HOLY SMOKES! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I really almost did not read the fine print because I was just enjoying your cute photos, but WOW… so glad I stopped to read! Awesome news!!!!!!! Merry Christmas to your growing family 🙂

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  9. Bev @ The Make Your Own Zone says

    Congratulations on Baby #3!! What a fun way to share your news 🙂 Have a very Merry Christmas and enjoy your little blogging break. I always take a a couple weeks off from blogging this time of year too and find it helps refresh me a bit with some new ideas and blogging motivation for the new year.

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  10. ShellyL says

    No way!! You surprised us all. Many congratulations to you and your family. What a wonderful blessing. Have a merry Christmas and a wonderful break!

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  13. Barb says

    Congratulations Andrea & Dave!!! God bless you all! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!

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  18. Caroline says

    Talk about a summer project! : ) Wishing you, Dave, Nora, and Simon a Merry Christmas — and congratulations!!

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  19. AshleyT says

    What a fun announcement! Congratulations, and merry Christmas from our family to yours 🙂

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  21. Laura says

    Oh my goodness, CONGRATULATIONS! I’ve been reading your blog for so long that I feel like I actually know you, so this is very exciting indeed! Can’t wait to read all the baby updates. Wishing you, Dave, Nora, Simon & bump a safe, peaceful, and happy Christmas and New Year.

    From Laura, Sam & baby Scout (in Ireland!)

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  23. Christine says

    Congratulations!!! Hope the entire family has a wonderful Christmas! I enjoy your blog so much.

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  24. Priyanka says

    Congratulations to the Dekker family!! I love the card and the “3” theme fits perfectly with the grand news 🙂 cannot wait to read more posts about the baby when you come back. For now just enjoy your time with your family and loved ones, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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  27. Kristi says

    Congratulations!!!! What a wonderful Christmas gift for your family!! Merriest of Christmases to you all!

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  30. Anna says

    Congratulations! How exciting! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and break, and I can’t wait to see you back.

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  33. Leanne says

    how wonderful!!! congratulations!!!! your blog is among my absolute favorites! merry Christmas!!

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  36. Paulette says

    Congratulations on the precious addition to your family and Merry Christmas to all of you!!

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  37. Karyn says

    Wow – what a lovely surprise. Congratulations you guys!! Have a blessed Christmas – you have been such a blessing to us this year!

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  39. Verity @ Homemakerspectrum says

    Oh my!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! 🙂 This is super great news!

    ( We have 4 kids that are 5 and under and love it!!)

    So happy for you!

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