December Blizzard???

There is talk of a Blizzard this weekend. WHOHOOO! We still haven't heard about the red mini-van yet. We found out all this time we were paying comp/libility for insurance on a 1998 vehicle. Geeesh! I thought for sure I had it switched but I guess this is a blessing in disguise. With the big three bail-out crisis maybe this year end is a good time to buy a car. The new computer will be coming next week, then I can finish video's and Christmas cards. The public library is the place to finish your school papers. I'm almost done this semester but for one online test. YIPEE!
Hope everyone is enjoying the Holiday Season!

Waiting for the Third Shoe to Drop

My sister-in-law jinxed us I'm sure. She said "you know things happen in three's"... So, last night the computer went down. It's goner. I am hoping we will be able to transfer all the "stuff" over to the new computer. If not, you will hear me crying from Washington State...

Have I mentioned how much I love being back in the school? I just LOVE working with these Fifth graders.

Amika having fun with her Birthday cake

Joel and a new parking lot

If you look closely in the picture you will see a "No Hunting" sign. Good thing it didn't say "No Trespassing". Joel is sore in places and we aren't sure what we are going to do with the mini-van yet. We will be a one car family for awhile I guess. BUT, it could have been worse and we are thankful!

Where did the year go?!?

This is how a one-year-old starts and ends her day.

Happy Thanksgiving

Scheels Winter Clothing Ad

Yes, that was Amika in the ad for Scheels bunting wear. She was five months old when the picture was taken. I guess she did good because they asked her back.

More Halloween

Here's mom as the Mad/Nutty Professor and Amika..

Halloween before and after

Amika was a Sugar Plum Fairy this year. Mommy even dressed up. We went to Buffalo Wild Wings with our college friends for lunch. Then we headed out to see Aunts, Uncles, cousins and Grandma and Grandpa. It was exhausting.

Our Little Miss Sunshine

Random Summer Picture

My neighbor just sent me this picture of my niece Lilly and the neighbor boy Skylar.

V-I-K-I-N-G-S

EVERYONE SING ALONG!!

Skol Vikings, let's win this game,
Skol Vikings, honor your name,
Go get that first down,
Then get a touchdown.
Rock 'em . . . Sock 'em
Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!
Go Vikings, run up the score,
You'll hear us yell for more. . .
V-I-K-I-N-G-S
Skol, Vikings, let's go!

GIDDYUP!

New Lake Owners

Joel's brother Todd and his wife Chris purchased a home near the lake. We went to their house today to play and work.

Wouldn't you love to be able to eat like this again???

Pelican Rapids Homecoming

Amika was decked out in Black and Orange for the Homecoming Game. She was more interested in crawling around then watching the game. Oh well, Pelican won anyway.

Elmo and Amika

We play for Amika the "elmo and Andrea Bocilli say goodnight" it's on youtube and she just mellows when she hears them singing. Plus it's awfully cute.

PIc from the Game

GO DRAGONS!

Amika and I went to our first MSUM soccer game. WHOHOOOO!