Backpack Lawn Mowing

Eric is such a wonderful Dad! Sam was upset because he wanted to be outside while Eric cleaned up the yard. So, in order to keep Sam safe and happy, Eric strapped him onto his back for a ride while he worked. Sam had a great time, and a lot was accomplished that day! :-)

Cutest Cowboy

I haven't posted many close-ups of Sam lately, so here is a snapshot of him wearing his cowboy hat. He sure is growing fast, and I think he is going to make an excellent big brother! :-)

Christy's Dress Rehearsal

Here is the dress rehearsal for Christy's piano recital. Enjoy!


Christy playing "Sonatina"


Christy playing "The 12 Days of Christmas"

Daddy does the 'do...

...the hair-do, that is! ;-)

The girls have been asking to have their hair curled lately, but my ancient curling irons don't work so well anymore, and I haven't had the time or energy to really consider it. Then, we stumbled upon a sale for nice curling irons (50% off!), so we decided to buy one as an early Christmas gift for the girls.

I still had yet to remedy the time and energy problem, but my dear husband saved the day! He took it upon himself to curl the girls' hair, and he did a great job! I was so impressed, that I considered sending him to the Minnesota School of Beauty down the street to get his Stylist's license! ;-)

Here is Becca with her hair curled, and I will post Christy later.

Fall Flowers

I know that I post flowers quite frequently on my blog, but these are so beautiful, and I just can't resist! Eric bought them for me the other day, to cheer me up after I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I have the best husband in the world! :-)

11 Years Together!

Here is a time line of the fun we have had over the years
(click to expand view)

All I Want for Christmas...

...is My Two Front Teeth! -Becca

Everybody pauses and stares at me;
these two teeth are gone as you can see.
I don't know just who to blame for this catastrophe!
But, my one wish on Christmas Eve is as plain as it can be!

All I want for Christmas
is my two front teeth,
my two front teeth,
see my two front teeth!

Gee, if I could only
have my two front teeth,
then I could wish you
"Merry Christmas."

It seems so long since I could say,
"Sister Susie sitting on a thistle!"
Gosh, oh gee, how happy I'd be,
if I could only whistle. (thhhh, thhhh)

All I want for Christmas
is my two front teeth,
my two front teeth,
see my two front teeth.

Gee, if I could only
have my two front teeth,
then I could wish you
"Merry Christmas!"