A Quick Update on our Little Grandson!

It is behind these doors that little Andrew has spent the past 12 weeks. His mommy and daddy have also been spending many hours there with him. Waiting for progress and test results to come back. We want to thank you as our family,friends and blog followers for standing behind us through this time. It is through your prayers,support and encouragement that has made this time possible. Thanks for the many times that you have gone before the Lord on Andrew's behalf. Your many prayers have made a difference in the lives of us all.

Yesterday we once again went to see and visit with our little grandson. What a priceless time I had holding,feeding and burping him. I told him he had many aunties and uncles at home that were praying for him to get stronger. He had his eyes wide open and was looking and listening to every word I said to him.

While we were there the Dr. came in and had some exciting news for us! They had taken Andrew off of the caffeine once again. So if in 5 days he does not have any desats(it takes 5 days for the caffeine to get out of his system) then Andy should be able to come home and guess what? Live in the Country! A special prayer would be that Andy would do OK with out the caffeine. But this to we want to leave in the Lord's hands,for his timing is best.

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength;they shall mount up with wings as eagles;they shall run,and not be weary;and they shall walk,and not faint.

Isaiah 40:31

Baby Blankets

Well since it's been very cold out side for these last few days,we've been sewing some baby blankets for baby gifts,and for our nephew Andy,So I thought I'd post some pictures of Rita sewing them.

Sorry about this last picture,but I should tell you that my sister Rita,is sometimes quite camera shy :)

But I still think she did a great job,even tough she is camera shy sometimes! :) :)

Making Ice Cream

It all starts in the barn where we milk the cows and gather the eggs. Then send the children outside to bring in a pail of nicely crystallized snow. After mixing together eggs,sugar milk and cream and pouring it into the ice cream freezer. Pack the snow and salt around the freezer and the fun begins. Get the children to keep packing more snow and salt around the freezer as it turns to slush. If everything works well in about 20-30 min you should have your finished product,one gallon of fresh homemade ice cream. It is now time to gather the family around and enjoy this yummy treat together. Nothing tastes better than eating it fresh,no use saving it,just make another batch the next day!

Licking the dasher is a favorite!

My Little Sister

Here are some pictures I took of my sister Rita while it was so nice outside this week.

We really enjoyed it but even tough it was nice out there I still think she got cold,cause she has a pink nose :)

Enjoy!

I love you SOOO much Rita!!!

Your sis,

Rae

Don't they just make a great Mommy and Daddy?I can't wait to see AJ but untill then we will keep praying for him and let him know that we all love sooooooooo much.

Mom and Dad are home!

Well on Friday we went to the air port to pick up Mom and Dad and Grama and Grampa.

They had had a great time,and everything went very well with flying and they had a wonderful time while they were out there.

Thank you for your prayers!

The Penner kids.

My little nephew

And just because I love my little nephew so very much I want to ask you all to keep praying for Andy and his mommy and daddy,they did some tests on him last week and just pray that every thing well work out,they are all still out in Winnipeg at the hospital,and we are all hoping that he will come home soon.

I love you!

(sorry about the bad quality on the pictures)

Ryan and Yvonne

Hello,hello,well I'm not sure if you all heard the news,but my Mom and Dad went to Alberta with my Dads Mom and Dad for a week,they left on Thursday and they'll be back on Friday Lord willing.

So while they are gone its just us children at home its very different and there is alot of responsibility but everything is working out very well,its kinda fun being on your own with the children for a while,but it will be GREAT to have Mom and Dad back home.

So today Ryan and Yvonne(his girl friend)came over for the afternoon and we enjoyed the nicer weather while I took pictures of them.

Enjoy!

Please pray for Mom and Dad while they fly back home on Friday that everything will work out for them and that they will fly safely.

Thank you so much.

Christmas and New Years Party

On New Years Day we gathered as a family at our house.We had a wonderful day and were very happy that Josh and Becca could make it even though Andy wasn't able to be with us yet.

Here are pictures of our day together as a family. We are starting our own Penner gathering:)

Becca and Rita decorating the Christmas cake.(a tradition)

Two red nosed little boys :)

The finished product.

Then we gathered downstairs to read the Christmas story.

After singing a few songs we started with gifts. We had picked names so everyone got one gift.

Ryan and his girlfriend Yvonne.

I think Ruth got what she wanted!

Randy opening his gift from Rita.

Josh and Becca opening there gift.

Daddy opening his gift from Yvonne.

Raymond's gift from Dad.

Yvonne's gift from Mom.

Andy's gift( so sad that he wasn't here to open it :(

We love you soooooo much Dad and Mom!!

Josh and Becca love each other sooooooooooo much!!

Ryan and Yvonne.

Rita got a hoola hoop and is trying to get it going,I think she almost has it :)(maybe :)

Then after all the gifts were done we went to play a good game of hockey in Manitou.

It was a beautiful day and everyone enjoyed it very much.

Randy having fun.

Having skated for 2 hours we all came home with a good appitite and thankfully there was a yummy supper to dig into.

Raymond and Randy enjoying the supper very much.

I think Josh liked the food :)

Then we all played a few rounds of hide and seek and gathered down stairs for fruit,cake and chocolate fondue.

Yummy,yummy.