~GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS~

THE KIDS WORKED HARD TO HELP DECORATE THIS WEEKEND. SARAH WAS GREAT AT
PUTTING UP DECORATIONS, MICHAELA HELPED TO MAKE IT FUN FOR JOSHUA AND
ELIJAH WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE STORE TO PICK UP SOME NEW BULBS!!!!
THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP! NATALIE (JOSHUA'S PCA WAS A GREAT HELP AS
WELL)

~~Thanksgiving 2014~~

Great food, great friends and Great fun!! Thanksgiving was again a
time of building memories with wonderful friends!

SJ's Volleyball!

SJ had a great year learning a great deal about Volleyball! she
enjoyed the time with her team mates...and who knows what the year
might bring!

~VOLLEYBALL AT ST. AGNES~

MR had a good year improving her skills. They had a dinner for the girls
last night. Really a nice evening and a good group of girls!

~GOTCHA DAY FOR JM~

7 years ago we met a special little guy that changes our lives forever! He
has made us grow in ways we didn't know we needed to, but continues to
bless all those around him daily.
Happy Gothca Day Joshua...we love you more than we can say!

Special Week For JM

Joshua has had a busy week. They had a special theme each day of the week.
Day 1) Favorite MN sports team--Minnesota Twins
Day 2) Dress your best--vest and tie
Day 3) 2nd grade color-- Yellow
Day 4) Book Character-- Train conductor from Thomas and the School Trip

Pentecost Anniversary

Scott's parents celebrated their 50th this summer...and we had a few days with family!! We all had a great time and memories were made! 

 

 

 

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Family Shots

 

60th Anniversary

 We have had serious computer issues...but thanks to JM's god-father...we are back in business.
In July we were able to celebrate my parents 60th Wedding Anniversary!
Here are some photos my niece Arica helped make a reality! 

~SOFTBALL~

SJ is playing softball this year. It is her first attempt and she is learning a great deal! They won a game yesterday which was fun. I don't think many look cuter in their uniform!

Pascha 2014

 

We had a beautiful Easter season. We had friends over in the afternoon and the kids had an Easter egg hunt!

Fun memories made.

~Palm Sunday~

Obviously I am a bit behind...want to try and get a few things posted before I completely give up! Our god-daughter lead the way in the processional!

~APRIL 13TH BIRTHDAYS~

EM and I celebrated our birthdays yesterday! Amazing how quickly the years fly!! Having our birthdays on Palm Sunday is special but tricky at times!

~KEEPING WARM~

Grandma P sent the kids each a blanket! They enjoy wrapping up in the love! Finally warm enough to get out side! SJ built a snowman yesterday! Fun to see them outside!

EM's BASKETBALL TEAM

EM has been playing on the basketball team at his school this year. He really enjoys being on the team! He is learning many skills and we have enjoyed making it to the games!

GO AGGIES!!

FEBRUARY 2nd ~ 10th Gotcha DAY!!

    We celebrated 10 years with our special SJ on Sunday. Where the years have gone I am not sure...we are very lucky to have this special Daughter in our lives!

LOVE YA BEAR!!!

~CLASH DAY~

THE KIDS HAVE CLASH DAY AT ST. AGNES TODAY! THEY WERE A BIT OVER THE TOP...BUT GLAD TO BE BACK TO SCHOOL AFTER 2 EXTRA DAYS OFF, DUE TO THE COLD HERE IN MN.

~SJ's 11th BIRTHDAY~

> SJ had a great birthday weekend. On Monday she had 5 friends over. We took
> them skating at Rice Park after they ate brunch! She had a great day and
> loved her weekend birthday!!

A day spent in the Kitchen!

We tried out some new recipes yesterday! Finally found time to make small Cherry pies!! That was a present we got a year ago!! I don't think it will be that long till we make them again! A new Chicken and Dumpling recipe and Fr. Philip's Swedish Rye Bread! Also made oatmeal bread so the smells in the house were great!

Because of the extremely cold weather it was an extra day off for all so we tried to make the most of it!

BRUNCH WITH JM'S GOD-PARENTS

SJ captured the fun at our annual brunch with JM's god-parents.
We got together on New Year's day this year. It was a day to remember! Love you guys!

~Church Talent Show~

SJ received a camera for Christmas this year. She has loved taking photos. I believe she has taken over 600 up to this point!

Here are a few from the Church talent show. I was under the weather and couldn't attend...but sounds like it was a big hit!!