Raven Jade's Birthday

Raven turned 10 this February 27. We celebrated by having a weiner roast. The day turned out to be cold and windy.

Raven looking very excited about her Scooby Do Cupcakes.

Even more excited about present opening.

Dakota enjoying the day.

Colton warming up after being outside on the snow mobile.

Raven, Kirk, Jaden enjoying the lunch.

Ice Fishing

We spent an action packed weekend (catching no fish!!) but having a fun filled weekend with our great friends Chris and Dave.

Parker's Birthday Party

Parker celebrated his 11th birthday!

Merry Christmas

Christmas is finally here.
Kirk got the NERF gun he wanted.

Colton with a New York Giants Football.

Dakota got another Book.

Trica loves her "Charmed Memories" bracelet.

Duane with his "Big" gift

A box inside a box inside a box to reveal..

an iPad.

Chris and Dave got engaged today.

Not only do we exchange gifts but have a toast to a happy engagement and marriage.

Christmas Eve Pajama's

Every Christmas Eve the boys get new pajama's and an ornament.
Here is Kirk's Owls of Ga'Hoole ornament (he's read many books of the series and seen the movie)

Colton with Eli Manning of the New York Giants (trader!)

Dakota with a set of car keys (he got his drivers license this year)

Christmas Eve

After our trip to the cemetary Ryan, Brenda and the kids joined us for a Christmas Eve celebration.
I thought the kids would be enteratained with new toys.
Here's Mason.

Meghan

Landon

But they very much enjoyed the "Monster" game

or being buried with pillows just to break out.

Landon is enjoying exploring around the floor.

Christmas Eve Tradition

It has been a Christmas Eve Tradition to go to the cemetary at dark.
We dig out the gravesite. Place a wreath. Light an ice candle. And listen to the song, "Oh Holy Night".
This year was no exception. Ryan, Brenda and the kids joined us.

Christmas Eve Day

Christmas Eve Day we spend with Vern and Marlene and the rest of the family.
Marlene made a traditional Lutefisk dinner, with a side of turkey. After dinner it was present opening time.
Here is Vern and Marlene opening gifts.

Duane with his ball hitch. Look how excited he is! LOL!

Trica with a sweater

Everyone reviewing the gifts

The kids relaxing

then playing Raven's new game "Sorry Sliders"