The Red and White Zone

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Spring Is Here

Ellie is having a great time with her 7th grade softball team. She amazes her mom with her determination and competitive spirit she brings to each game.

Cousin Love

I don't know who has more fun together the big cousins or the little cousins. This time they were all together to watch Ellie dance at a competition in Rochester.

March and April is Just for Kix Dance Competition Time

Love this smile!

Winning is always an added bonus!

Send in the Clowns Routine

More Send in the Clowns

Way to go girls!!

Sunday, February 15, 2015

A little February Fun

Sam created his own robot Valentine box. This mom was impressed.

Yep this dog is loved!!

Winter is a time of hockey, dance, and volleyball at this house. We keep ourselves very busy but they are so fun to watch!!

Just for Kix Winter Dance Show

Ellis Middle School Dance

Austin Youth Hockey Squirts- Sam is #25 in the red

A happy hockey player

Austin Youth Volleyball

She is ready

Thursday, January 1, 2015

The weekend after Christmas led to much fun too. Due to our kids schedules the usual Dec. 19, 20 Christmas in Granite Falls celebration didn't happen. It ended up working out that everyone could come to our house. By Saturday night I hosted 17 people in my little house. It worked out great- plenty of food, even space for all, and lot and lots of fun!!! Thanks to mom and dad I had a new kitchen table which led to an extra table for food and chairs for all to sit. Mom and Dad provided us delicious Piggy Blues for lunch and then we did our appetizer supper including Grandma Marie's famous hot dogs.

Enjoy just a few of the memories made during this special family time!

Brady shows his excitement for his new jersey

Emily trying out her new Packer's attire

Leah showing off her new ice skating socks

My days of Sam sitting on my lap could be over soon

8/10 grand kids all with Grandma and Grandpa

Buddy made a new friend

Just the shirt Ellie wanted

Buddy just making himself comfortable on Grandma

So tired, Buddy fell asleep on Emily's foot

New Jersey

Merry Christmas 2014

Last year the tradition of Mom, Dad, and Colin coming to Austin on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day was started. It was nice of the weather to cooperate again and for us all to be together. My friend Corey joined us too. There was yummy food, lots of conversation, laughter, presents for all. The kids started Christmas Eve with a celebration in Eagen with Dave's family and then joined us to go to bed and of course wake up to see if Santa came.