Sawyer and Xander Fall 2013

Casey is in town for the weekend

Hi Family, Casey came in for the weekend instead of coming over Thanksgiving. It is hard to keep up with his social life, however, we have managed to find a time that he will be hanging around at home. We would love for anyone to come by tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon/early evening for a visit. He will hang around until at least seven and we will serve supper. Sorry for the late notice, and hope it works out for some to come. Love, Kelly (proud and happy mom)

Special dates

Save the date:

Thurs, Nov. 14 - Ladies lunch to celebrate Aunt Lee's birthday

Thurs, Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving @ Mike and Kim's  (Off year for the VD family, but everyone is invited).

Sat. Dec. 21 - Elmer & Georgian's family Christmas party @ Cheryl & Keith's

Mon, Dec. 23 -  Aunt Lee's Christmas party for extended VD family at Bethel Church in Cedar Lake on Rt. 41.  Same Church as previous years (used to be Community Bible).

Pinochle party date is tbd.  (Maybe a date in January.)

Timothy Soccer Team: Super-Sectional Tomorrow Night

Over the weekend, my soccer team was fortunate enough to win our 3rd Sectional Championship in 6 years.  It was an exciting 1-0 victory that a nice group of Yous Kids attended (thanks to all who came).

Short notice... but we're back at it tomorrow night at Benedictine University (Lisle) at 7:00 PM.

It's the "Elite 8." Winner gets the Super-Sectional Plaque and a trip downstate this weekend (Friday/Saturday) for the final four!

Sectional Final Links:

Sectional Final Game Summary

Chicago Sun Times Article

IHSA Class 1A Bracket

Sectional Final Game winning goal:

Moving Day!!!

October 26th is the big day. Nicole, Adam, Joshua, and myself are about to embark on the next phase in our lives. I would like to thank Yous Kids for all your prayers and support for our family. If anyone would like to help us move all of our things to the new place we would greatly appreciate it. You can call or txt me or Nicole if you would like to help. Our numbers are (219)-707-6603 (Taylor) and (219)-929-6199 (Nicole). Either number works but Nicole will be more likely to get back to you sooner. Thanks

Fun on the Farm

Family, Farm, Fun; Food, Food, Food; Games, Guns, Gators; Barrel races, Barns, Brats; Three wheelers, Trails, Togetherness; Smores, Smiles, Stories; Cousins, Campfires, Competitions; Worship, Where? (Morocco), What a Weekend!

THANKS Uncle Wayne and Aunt Norma for your hospitality.

Late Notice: TC Soccer at Illiana today: 4:30

Any South Holland/Lansing area people- my soccer team will be taking on your beloved Vikings at 4:30 today on Illiana's campus.  We play at 4:30.

Just wanted to make sure it was out there- no pressure to come at all!

It's just not the same as when I got to coach against Mark!

Gesch Kids at the TC Soccer Game

Van Drunen Christmas

Santa and Mrs. Claus

Please mark your calendars for the Van Drunen Family Christmas Party taking place on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at the home of Keith and Cheryl.      A new version of the game "name that celebrity" has been suggested.  We are asking family members to submit photos of themselves in different locations (near and far), so teams can guess the location and later share memories or stories. More details coming later.

Day on the farm

Uncle Wayne and Aunt Norma Van Drunen are inviting the extended Van Drunen family to their property near Morocco, Indiana to enjoy a day or weekend on the "farm".  October 11-13.   We know the ladies will be celebrating little Morgan Rose on Saturday, but everyone is welcome to come for part of the day or the whole weekend.  Plans are still in the works, but ideas include a campfire, Trap shooting on Saturday for the men, activities, food,  a hayride...  Mike and I and Aunt Lee plan to camp there for the weekend.  The address is 741 W. Division, Morocco, Indiana  (The property is actually north of the town of Morocco, just East of Rt. 41.)  Wayne's cell is 219.682.4362.  RSVP by Oct. 4.