Apparently....

I need to smile more. So the neighbor boys were over playing the Wii. After they were done Daniel looked at me said, "Why does your face always look like that?" "Like what?" I said. "I don't know, kind of frowny." What do you say to that?

Family Calendar

For all of Scott's siblings out there...the Family Calendar is here! It looks great too, if I do say so myself. It's been a couple of years since it was done and I think Dad would like the cover...don't you? I'll be mailing copies to those of you out of state. That includes Ross, his will go to Doug and Emily's. For the rest of you we'll take them to Mom's house and you can pick yours up there.

First REAL snow

So last night and all day today it's been snowing. Annicka is finally old enough to go out and play and really enjoy it. She's been out several times today already. As you can tell from the first picture she LOVES to eat the snow. There's no stopping her.

Here she is on the small hill in front of our house going down on the sled



Here she is with Sam, our nextdoor neighbor and Annicka's best friend.

Buns

I was giving the kids a bath today and they were lying down playing next to each other. I just couldn't help but take a few pictures. I just love their little naked bums!

Rolyne's builtin

Well, this is for all of y'all that live out of state. Mom got her cabinets installed today. We thought you would like to see it. It is still missing a few doors and shelves that will come tomorrow, but I know that Doug was especially anxious to see it.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Mommy: So, Annicka, what are you thankful for?
Annicka: Trees.
Mommy: I like trees too. What else are you thankful for?
Annicka: Trees and flowers.
Mommy: Anything else?
Annicka: I don't know.
Mommy: What about mommy and daddy and Park?
Annicka: Yeah.
Mommy:What else are you thankful for?
Annicka: Heavenly Father love Annicka!

I guess we are doing something right! I've been doing a lot of thinking the last few weeks myself about what I am thankful for. I know it's all the generic things that everyone always says, but I'm going to say them anyway. I have an amazing family! I am so lucky to have parents who taught me the gospel of Jesus Christ and who taught me to serve and to love others. I'm lucky to have stepparents who are amazing examples of Christlike love and service. I have the best siblings (this includes you, Maggie and Paolo). I know we drive each other crazy sometimes, but we all get along and love each other no matter what. We are all best friends. Not everyone can say that about their brothers and sisters. I've been especially thinking about my in-laws. I'm so lucky to be apart of their family. Ron and Rolyne have been second parents to me and I love them as much as my own. No one could ask for a better father or mother-in-law. I also am grateful for my brothers and sisters-in-law. I feel like I have an additional 13 brothers and sisters, all of whom I love and care for like my own brothers and sisters and I'm not just saying that. I really really mean it. I wish I could convey how I feel better, but words are so limiting. I love you all SOOOO much! I hope y'all know that.

We've been working on getting all of Scott's brothers and sisters family pictures together for Scott's mom. It's been a long time coming...we originally aimed for Rolyne's birthday on Oct 19th, but we didn't quite make it. We decided to give them to her today. Besides Thanksgiving it also is two years ago today that Ron (Scott's dad) passed away. We thought today would be appropriate. Here is the finished product!

Here are the grandkids making Christmas ornaments after dinner. Thanks, Lori, for bringing all of the stuff to make them!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARK!

Well, Happy Birthday to Park! We kind of had two parties. One on Sunday and one today. My mom was in town on Sunday and we thought we'd have a little party with her and my grandparents.

As you can tell from this picture, Park wanted nothing to do with his cake. We had one both days and he wouldn't even touch them. We even force fed him a couple of bites and he would make a face and turn away and start to cry. What do you do with that kind of reaction?

So, Scott put my brother in charge of the picture taking during the present opening...and this is what he took pictures of. Annicka picking her nose and then eating it in sequential order. Thanks, BJ.



Here are the two cuties early in the morning. Don't you just love the bed head?