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 🙂
Kristin says
This was such a great announcement! Congratulations!!!
Lauren Dekker says
Merry Christmas and congratulations on babe #3! A triple blessing!
Diana says
That’s fabulous! Congrats and I hope you’re having a wonderful week off 🙂
Library Momma says
Wow! Congratulations! Very clever! I had to read it twice! What a lovely keepsake for you and whomever received them! Best wishes!
Amy S says
Congratulations! I may think you are slightly crazy though 😉 My little girl is 4 months old and I can’t wrap my head around the thought of having a second one!
Karen says
Congratulations! My daughter’s birthday is July 3 and she is my third also. She is my sweetest little love! Enjoy them all!
Jenny says
Congratulaions and Merry Christmas! Such a clever way for the big news!
April says
Congratulations!! 🙂 Wishing you a healthy pregnancy, easy delivery and perfect baby!
Cheryl says
I am so happy for all of you! Have a nice break and happy Mew Year!
Abby says
Congratulations! Your cards were beautiful and what a great way to announce Baby #3!!
Excited for you!
Love your blog and look forward to reading in the New Year!
Sandy says
Yes, I DID miss the big announcement, so thanks for posting it again and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Faith says
oh my goodness how exciting!!! So very happy for you all!! Praying you have a smooth pregnancy, labor and delivery!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Years!!
Sandy says
Congratulations! And Merry Christmas! 3 is a GREAT number of kids! It’s crazy…but GREAT!
Chalyse Meiklejohn says
Congratulations!!! It must feel nice to have a planned baby for once since you’re such a planner 😉 so exciting!
Chelsea M says
Congratulations! Merry Christmas and have a Blessed New Year!
Erin says
Congratulations Andrea!! Can’t wait to read and follow along with this new chapter!!!
Diana from SC says
Congratulations 🙂 What a surprise. Truly enjoy the stories and pictures. Have a peaceful and blessed week off.
Candis says
Congratulations 🙂
Beth says
Congrats! My kids are 16 months apart and I have loved having them close together. Enjoy!
Maggie B says
Wow! What a fun post. Congratulations!!!
I have been following your blog for quite a while now (randomly found it when i was searching for organize stuff ideas) and been a huge fan.
I am 21 weeks along with baby #2. Fun times!! 🙂
Melinda says
I had to do a double take on that! CONGRATULATIONS on baby #3! And Merry Christmas!
Liz says
Congratulations! Merry christmas all of you 🙂
Shareen says
A thousand congratulations!!!! So happy for you! Merry Christmas to you!
JoAnn C. says
How wonderful! 13 weeks along! Thank you so much for sharing the great news. Merry Christmas to you and your family. So very happy for you and Dave.
Lynn A. says
Congratulations! Merry Christmas and Happy 2015!
Jeanne says
What a beautiful holiday card! You have a lovely family and I’ve enjoyed reading what you share. Congratulations on baby number 3! What a neat way to announce it. Merry Christmas and many blessings to you in 2015.
Mary says
Fantastic news 🙂 wishing you all a very Merry Christmas 🙂
Maria says
Wow! Congratulations! Merry Christmas and best wishes to you and your family for a healthy and happy new year.
Julia K says
What lovely news and what a great way of letting people know – especially your blogging community !
Congratulations !
Debbi Smith says
Congrats !! What happy news for a beautiful family – God’s Blessings on you all through the Holiday Season and New Year !
leslie says
WOW!! Congratulations on your big news! So very happy for you all!
Have a Merry Christmas and enjoy your break.
Blessings,
Tonya says
First, I would like to congratulations on Baby #3. Your children are absolutely darling.
I remember those days. Today was my son’s 20th birthday. I miss those days.
Jennifer says
Congratulations! Hope your family has a very Merry Christmas.
Jenny C. says
Yay! So excited for you, Andrea 🙂 Hope you’re feeling fine. Enjoy your little holiday break. Merry Christmas & God bless you & yours.
Kelly says
Congratulations and Merry Christmas!!
Karina says
Congratulations Dekker Family!! I really enjoy reading your blog and love how you just “invite us” right into your life, chaos and all. Thank you so much for all your tips and advice this year. Your blog is one that I actually look forward to and incorporate into my daily life. Enjoy your Christmas holiday!
Donna says
Congrats to you and your sweet growing family! Have a blessed and peaceful Christmas and New Year!
Monica says
Congratulations Andrea! So happy for you and your growing family 🙂 Blessings!!!
erin says
Congrats!! Merry Christmas!!
Michele says
WOW!!!! I took a double take! Congrats!! So excited for you all!!