Sunday, December 25, 2011

Christmas 2011



This year since we had no kitchen, Stephan and Carina invited us over to watch the kids open their presents at 7 AM then have breakfast together. We also helped Stephan, who was born on Christmas, celebrated his 33rd birthday. What fun!























































































Christmas Eve

This year we spent some time with the Jensens for opening a few presents, hot chocolate, Luke 2 video, and advent stickers. The children were excited to give us the gifts they had each chosen for us at the $1 store--which turned out to be wonderful and practical gifts.





The boys decorated sugar cookies while the girls played with their gifts.







































































































Friday, December 23, 2011

Ashley's Party



Dave made yummy pizzas for a Christmas gathering honoring Nancy Heilner Horne and her new husband, Tristin. The Wood family was there including Caren's new grandson.











































































































Christmas Kitchen

We are making progress!





Daniel is 8







Sunday, November 27, 2011

More rooms



Yes, purple entry way!

Family room



Library area







Laundry/sewing room--We are looking for a different rug.













"Before" pictures

Our kitchen remodel begins this week.















































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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Thanksgiving Day



Our dining room
Barrett and Austin are wearing some old cubscout shirts from Stephan and Dane.


Patrick Dunn







Marina and Jake Ostler joined us.















Marina and Cameron













After dinner Ashley had an activity for the kids.











Siena turns 3

We attended a family party at Stephan and Carina's house.