Jasper...a few years difference, but still the same

Taken on 11/10/06

Taken on 1/10/09

How bout' that snow?

Well, the kids are going on 3 weeks off from school. YIKES! There were 2 weeks for winter break. They were supposed to go back this past Tuesday but were up North with my in-laws for Nate's surgery. And yesterday & today, school was cancelled. I shoveled last night & by my weather knowledge (absolutely nothing) I am estimating we had 5 to 6 inches. I also fell on my butt, once again. I do this every year while shoveling & every year, my neighbor Dale, sees me do it. I got up last night & looked over at him & said, "Every year Dale, every year!" He's so nice. He said, "I wasn't going to say anything, in case you were embarrassed." I laugh at everyone that falls, including myself.

This morning I'm guessing we have another few inches on the ground.

Surgery Day

Nate in his gown...all geared up for surgery

Recovering

The awesome Totes socks you get to wear

Everything went well with Nate's surgery. We were there for about 8 hours. He gave the nurses a scare when I took him to the bathroom & he accidentally pulled the emergency cord as he tried to pee. Whoops.

My nephew's (Nick) surgery went well, also. He was out in a few hours. It looks like he was in a boxing match, but he acts just like a normal 4 year old boy.

Welcome to 2010

And what could be more fun than ringing in the new year at Ash & Aaron's house; singing Karaoke, playing Euchre or Clue in my case (after 18 years of trying to learn, I still don't know how to play Euchre!). We had lots of good food & drink. The kids had a blast & there were no accidents, major meltdowns, fights, etc.

Ashley & our cousin, Caroline, singing "Those Summer Nights" Is there anything better than Grease?

Nate's "Poker Face"
Andy's "Poker Face"

Aaron's "Poker Face"

Tim's "Poker Face"

Nick & Isabel dueting to "Endless Love", nah, I think they were singing "Poker Face"

High Five, buddy!

Caroline & JoAnna (sister in law's)

Jasper singing

Jasper & Kayla dueting

My cousin's daughter, Ella, playing with the Big Dogs - "Deal me in guys"

Niece, Kayla

Glamorous shot of Jo

My "glamorous" shot

Me & Kayla

Trevor, AKA...Paul Stanley

Trev, Me, Kayla & half of Jasper's head

Aaron & Ash

Caroline's daughter, Alyssa, with her Uncle Andy

Jasper & Carter playing with Woody & Buzz

Nate caught drinking Smirnoff Ice....ohmmm...I'm telling your mom!

Ella

Izzy playing the Bongo's

Carter

Kayla Marie

Caroline's Son, Isaiah

Trevor

Miss Isabel

Nate & Nick

On Monday, Nate (my husband) and Nick (my nephew) are both having surgery. Nate is having a lump removed from his neck & Nick is having surgery on his eyes. Surgery is scary for anyone, but for these two, neither have had any type of surgery before. Nate is 33 & Nick is 4. Both surgery's are scheduled for 8 am but both are at different hospitals. Please think/pray/chant (or whatever you do :) for both these fellas.

When you are this cool...

You can wear your sunglasses any darn time you please!

Christmas Party

Pictures from the kids' Christmas Party at school