Derek and Anlee's second annual foreigner Christmas party in Korea!!! SUCCESS! We, the Fekkes, were just beginning our romance last Christmas. This year, we occupied the "married couple's room...enter at your own risk" (caption from door sign created by Derek.) We had our amazing Bible Study friends over to our house where we enjoyed 5 kinds of dip, cupcakes, cake, carrots (healthy) and KETTLE CHIPS! Anlee made tattor-tot casserole. Nikia made home-made eggnog. Jayleen brought her famous choco bread and we all brought a sweet treat to put in each other's stockings!
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| Anlee's mom sent "Max" along with the "Grinch" to keep us company for Christmas |
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| Keeping a close eye on him under the Christmas tree |
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| Mom wanted us to start a new tradition of our own - reading Anlee's favorite Christmas book together |
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| Another "Anlee" tradition - watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Christmas Eve |
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| Max and his real-life pal, Jack |
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| Adam - aka Mrs. Wrapping 2010 |
Melidy had a great idea! She taped parts of the Christmas story on a box. Each of us took a turn unwrapping the box, finding and reading out loud the story as it unraveled.
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| Mels |
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| Youngjoo - From America |
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| How many people can you pack into a 2 bedroom Korean villa? |
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| Who is that cuddling with the Grinch?? One more reason to love him! |
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| Sleeping in on Christmas morning...at least we have floor heat! |
Annette, (Anlee's mom) sent us a Christmas package that thanks to some amazing postal workers arrived before Christmas. It was really sweet to see the generous and thoughtful gifts my family sent to Derek. We are family...not just the two of us, but all of us. This is going down as my favorite Christmas memory - watching both of our families love our spouses and welcoming them into their lives.
Thank you GOD for skype! We were able to skype with our families! Here is Anlee's mom, brother and Dad on Christmas. We were also able to skype with the Fekkes Family in WA! And, Anlee's brother in Kentucky. We were richly blessed in having good, long conversations with our family that made us feel near and not so far. We are really looking forward to sharing next Christmas together.
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| Anlee likes wrapping paper! |
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| Snazzy shoes D! |
A couple of days after Christmas, we received a package from our wonderful Fekkes parents. Derek got a gift certificate to the bookstore here in Seoul, of which he has already used. (He looked like a kid in a candy store - no legos, thank you. Only books! Oh I love my husband!!) And a lovely snow hat and scarf that is absolutely beautiful! I like my mother-in-law's taste! Oh and Dutch chocolate. Derek keeps reminding me that he doesn't like sweets, but he devoured his chocolate "F" in no time! (Thank you Mom and Dad!)
Pam and Rick gave us newlyweds a financial contribution for our trip to Thailand! We'll send you a postcard! (Thanks Dad and Pam!!)
After the gift festivities with our friends and family, we were off to church for lunch (stay tuned for coverage of that story). Desperately needing a nap after a week of going, going, going, we came home to enjoy each other and exchange gifts between the two of us. Derek gave Anlee
My Life by Bill Clinton and a book on Christian counseling. Anlee gave Derek
Orthodoxy by Chesterton and another theological book to enjoy. Derek got a sports coat and a short video of our 2010 year together. Anlee got a frame with our vows inside. It was a really sweet Christmas, one that we will never forget.
After everything had been unwrapped, we sat down and read the Christmas story together, remembering that no matter how amazing the package, how thoughtful the gift, how merry the season, we already have the most precious gift of all in Christ. We pray that all of you share in this gift with us! Merry Christmas!
His love and ours,
D&A
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