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.
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.
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
Yes, you read that right.
Baby Dekker #3 is on his or her way — and for the record, I think it’s a “her”!
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 🙂
JoDi says
What a surprise! Congratulations!!
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! 🙂
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.
Christine says
Congratulations! I love Simons’ huge smile!
Jacquie Kush says
Congratulations! What a fun announcement!
Cherl says
What a beautiful surprise to share with family and friends! Congratulations to you and your family. Merry Christmas
Emily says
Oh how exciting!! What wonderful news! Congratulations on baby #3 and Merry Christmas!
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 🙂
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.
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!
Karen says
Congratulations and Merry Christmas!!
Jessica says
Ahhh! Yay! Congratulations! Best news to have this time of year! ☺️
Barb says
Congratulations Andrea & Dave!!! God bless you all! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
Pamela says
Congratulations!!!
Shelley says
Congratulations!
Cindy says
Yay! So thrilled for you – Congratulations!
Pat says
Congratulations!
Caroline says
Talk about a summer project! : ) Wishing you, Dave, Nora, and Simon a Merry Christmas — and congratulations!!
AshleyT says
What a fun announcement! Congratulations, and merry Christmas from our family to yours 🙂
Lori says
Congratulations and Merry Christmas.
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!)
JD says
Congratulations! Another Dekker. Have a great Christmas and enjoy your break.
Christine says
Congratulations!!! Hope the entire family has a wonderful Christmas! I enjoy your blog so much.
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!
JulieH says
Congratulations!!! What an awesome way to announce it! Merry Christmas!
Pam says
Merry Christmas to you and your family, what a fun way to share your fun news.
Kristi says
Congratulations!!!! What a wonderful Christmas gift for your family!! Merriest of Christmases to you all!
red2red says
Congratulations to you and your family! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Charissa says
Merry Christmas!!! Congratulations, too!!! Soooo exciting!
Anna says
Congratulations! How exciting! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and break, and I can’t wait to see you back.
Michele says
Such exciting news! Congratulations to you and your family. What a Merry Christmas!
Deni says
Congratulations and Merry Christmas Dekker Family!!!
Leanne says
how wonderful!!! congratulations!!!! your blog is among my absolute favorites! merry Christmas!!
Shantel says
Congratulations!! What a surprise! And a super fun Christmas card. How neat!!
Sherry says
Congratulations! Merry Christmas Dekker family!
Paulette says
Congratulations on the precious addition to your family and Merry Christmas to all of you!!
Karyn says
Wow – what a lovely surprise. Congratulations you guys!! Have a blessed Christmas – you have been such a blessing to us this year!
Jen says
Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness! Merry Christmas and congratulations!
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!
Kim says
Congratulations! And Merry Christmas to you and your family!