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Duerksen Christmas

Caiden and Cambry finally got to meet their newest cousin, Finn, on New Year's Eve! Treg, Candace, Chayce and Finn arrived from CA that evening, and we enjoyed celebrating Christmas on New Year's Day. Finn is already 6 months old -- it's hard to believe we hadn't seen him in person before this! We had a good time while they were here and already we can't wait to see them again!


Chayce (2 1/2) plays with his new Bush Hog


Waiting to open presents with Uncle Treg


Cambry got a new cheerleading outfit from the McCabe's. She didn't want to take it off for about 2 days!


Cambry and Caiden enjoy time with Finn


While we were celebrating, Mace suggested we do a play. So, Grandma told the Christmas story while the children acted it out. Unfortunately the video I took of this did not work on here, so a picture will have to do! Mace is Joseph, Cambry is Mary, Finn is Baby Jesus, and Caiden is the wise man. Cale and Chayce were shepherds, but not pictured here! It was so sweet!

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