Sunday, January 20, 2008

Finally Caught Up & Exciting News

I have updated the blog with lots of pictures from the past month...mostly Christmastime. Make sure to click the "Older Posts" link at the bottom of each page so you don't miss any! :)

I also have some fun & exciting news....WE ARE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!

Each year at my work's annual kick-off party they recognize 2 individuals and give away what they call "Unsung Hero" awards. I was recognized as one of those people and awarded a trip to Orlando, FL! Kevin, myself and the boys will be heading down Feb. 9th - 16th for a week of fun in the sun! (Hopefully LOTS of sun!!! It didn't even reach 1 degrees this past weekend. Brrrr!) We are staying at a beautiful condo and will spend time at Disney World, Animal Kingdom, Epcot and MGM. Mom and Dad are going to visit for a couple days. My two best friends, Sara & Ann, will also be coming down from Jax to visit. We are all so excited for the trip! I also feel very blessed to work for such an amazing company.

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

My First Haircut




Justin got his first haircut tonight from Papa Jim...with Nana helping out too! He was a bit squirmy but did pretty good. The first picture shows Dad handing me Justin's hair...for his scrapbook of course!

I Love My Papa Jim!






The pictures are blurry but the happiness & joy are crystal clear!

Our Boys LOVE Cheese






I gave Justin some shredded cheese and caught Micheal enjoying it too! They both love cheese and could eat it morning, noon and night. :)

Friday, December 28, 2007

Winter Beauty...and Fun too!






Nana, Papa Jim and Michael enjoyed a wonderful walk in this Winter Wonderland. Everything was covered in white...it was beautiful. Nana & Papa took Michael down to the ice skating rink and they had fun sliding around on the ice.

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Christmas Day @ The Lake

Cousin Amy Dovenmuehle & Justin Matthew


It was late and Michael was tired...he didn't really want to take a family picture. Stinker.


We finally talked him over and tried to take a picture....

Christmas 2007 Family Photo :)

We spent Christmas Day out at Aunt Karen and Uncle Jerry's beautiful lake home. It's on Lake Boedingheimer by Perham, MN. We enjoyed a wonderful meal and lots of laughs while we played Dominoes. Michael had a blast playing and wrestling with his older cousins...they are toughening him up! :)

Snapshots from Christmas Day





Here are some fun pictures from Christmas Day...
  • Michael opening one of his many gifts
  • Justin telling us "Hey, look at Michael's Hot Wheels car...it's so cool!"
  • Justin looking out the window wondering..."What exactly is all that white stuff??"
  • Two words...BELLY LAUGH :)
  • Hangin' with Papa Jim

Santa ... He came all the way to Wadena!





Santa Claus made it all the way to Wadena! I was up early with Justin...about 2 hours before everyone else! Finally...at 8:30am I went and woke up Michael. I was so anxious for him to see what Santa had brought. He loved his keyboard and basketball hoops game.
Grammie Rita and Papa Mike also sent gifts all the way from Oregon...Michael and Justin sure are lucky and loved.

Monday, December 24, 2007

It's All About the Ribbon



All Justin was really interested in were the bows...with their shiny colors and curly-bops! :)

Already Smitten...



One of my oldest and dearest friends, Janice Price, came over Christmas Eve. It was so wonderful to see her and our boys were smitten the minute they saw her!
Cute story...when she first arrived she said to Michael "Oh Michael, I haven't seen you in a long time. Look how big you've gotten!" Michael disappeared and a short time later appeared right in front of her with the bathroom scale that he had brought all the way from upstairs. He sets it down and says to Janice "Do you want to see how big I've gotten?" :) Lots of chuckles and sweet sweet memories.