The traveling is finally over for Team Ketelsen. We were able to make it to both Akron and St. Louis for to celebrate Christmas with our families.
Akron was up first. We left immediately after church on Sunday the 27th. The drive went well until we neared the Michigan-Ohio border. We ran into some serious ice and then snow. Eventually, we made it to Akron safe and sound. We stayed for a couple days visiting with Joshua's mom and siblings. Then we headed back to Michigan in time for Joshua to get Sunday service ready.
St. Louis was the next week. We again left immediately after church on Sunday. The drive to St. Louis was uneventful, but LONG. While we were is St. Louis we bought a new to us car! After getting a taste of Northern Michigan winters we decided a 4 wheel drive SUV was a must. We found a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder at the car dealership Stefani's mom works for. It will suit our needs nicely. We had a great time visiting and eating at our favorite St. Louis restaurants. 
Our 2.5 ton baby as Joshua calls it.
This is a serious car!
God's Blessings,
