Thursday, December 18, 2008
All too fast...
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Grateful for the Great
There isn't a day that we do not think of the great people that we have been blessed with in this life. We lost my dear brother a year ago today and we lost Dave's sweet father this past April. We miss them everyday, but certain times seem to heighten and re-open those strong feelings. Dave's father would have celebrated his birthday just two days ago, Thanksgiving day. Memories of jolly Rob flooded our minds throughout the day. Great memories. We miss him dearly, but found it to be very sweet that his birthday fell upon Thanksgiving this year... it was a reminder to focus on our gratitude for the time we got with him--although it was so short, and not so much on how we miss him--although we very much do. We are forever grateful for Rob. He taught us so much. He helped mold Dave into the loving person he is. He taught us of selflessness, kindness, sincerity, endurance, and unconditional love everyday he lived on this earth. We are grateful for the great memories and this great man.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Tusen Takk, Mamma
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Beautiful Boy
Friday, November 7, 2008
To the Hospital...
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Home
My brave brother-in-law Nick (love it!) and sister Sadie.
Cute Malia and Susie... love those cousins!
Malia, Susie, Pearl, and Grace. Cutest witches I've ever seen.
Cousin Time
My sister Sadie, her cute girls, Susie and I were able to have lots of fun together. Here we are with the kids at a fun painting-activity shop. Susie could never get enough of Gracie, Pearl, and Fe Fe!
Halloween Party
Susie and Gracie girl.
Leslie (she made her costume... love it), and Aaron Jr.
Wizard Dad, and my mom's Norwegian cousin's Par Ole and Erna dressed as Pirates... they thought the Halloween stuff was a bit crazy. Halloween isn't celebrated in Europe like it is here in America.
Uncle Ole (batman), and Uncle Kenny (whoopie cushin). I don't need to say a word about these character uncles I have... the picture pretty much sums it up.
Aunt Marty (dressed as a Norwegian Troll)... Dave needs to examine those feet.
Treasure hunt for the kiddos. It was fun to watch them run from clue to clue with their little pumpkin lights. The treasure they found was a fun pumpkin bucket full of halloween toys and goodies.
Grandma Dorothy
Susie and I were able to spend a lovely day with Dave's mom, Dorothy.
Grandpa and Bestemore
Susie loved the time she got to spend with Grandpa and Bestemore. She loved to go pick and eat raspberries ("bear food") from their yard.