What are you thankful for?

We made a spur of the moment decision - actually a few days ahead of time, but for us - 72 hours counts as spur of the moment. My brother and family were going to be at mom and dad's for Thanksgiving and we did not have any firm plans here, everyone was healthy and it was supposed to be Sept nice - so we decided to load everyone up and make a trip to IA for Thanksgiving. We had a great time - and we are so thankful for our family and all that we have been blessed with.

When we came home last night - Katie wanted to do some drawing - so she sketched what was on her mind. This is Nana, Poppa and Katie. Most days, Katie is a handful from sun up to sun down - but there is a sweetness about her and a recognition that she was thankful for her grandparents. Once in a while she talks about her Baba in Ukraine who would see her and give her bananas and crackers. I am so thankful that she and Emie are part of our family as well.

Pepper

Our son David asked us (about a month ago) to start calling him Pepper - instead of David. We are trying to get converted - and in fact today, we started a jar - if we call him David or Davey instead of Pepper - we owe him a nickel. He has picked up the habit of saying "Duh" - so we charge him a nickel what that word is spoken - (a little too much for a 4 year old to end his sentences with a "duh" - so that is how it goes.

Today he went out with Sam and Mom to the great land of Target and came home with some nice "Pepper-wear".

Enjoy the winter Pepper!!

A Royal Wedding

This past weekend we had the privilege of being at Kates' wedding. We have known Kate and her parents since she was about 8 or 9 years old. She was one of our best babysitters - when we lived in Wahpeton. We could always count on Kate; and we knew our kids would be in great hands and we would not have to worry.

Kate got married this past weekend and our own Miss Annie got to be in the wedding. Here is a picture of our little princess with Kates' sister Kelsey - who was the maid of honor. Annie was a flowergirl and did a tremendous job of carefully dropping her petals down the aisle as she walked with her buddy Maddie.

It was a super fun weekend and we wish Kate and Kyle the best of times and a life of happiness and blessing together - and we thank them for letting us be a small part of their big day.