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Photo Gallery 2009

Highlights and Current Events

December - Some More!

Remember the card shower? Here's just one of the days haul. Also, some more Christmas pictures and good times together.

To: Mommy  From: Renna

Renna made her Mommy a Christmas gift this year. She mastered the pine cone with peanut butter and bird seed for her bird loving Mommy! I was able to capture some pictures of making them along with Mommy opening them this morning!

 

Gift Opening - 1

So we have now had our first gift opening here at home with just the four of us. It was wonderful to see the girls as they started into the pile. But with a 2 1/2 year old and a 1 year old we only made it half way before burn out. It's ok though because we get to do it again tomorrow!

 

December - Sledding!!!!

Yea, we took the girls sledding this morning and as you can see we had great fun! I think Mommy may have enjoyed it the most by the smile on her face. Of course with the girls having their faces buried in their snow suits it's hard to tell. Weeeee!!!

December - Part 1

Yea! We got a dusting of snow the other day and Renna thought she needed to head out and build a snowman and test drive her new sled. Basically, she went out and played in the dirt. Today we woke up to about 8 inches of fresh snow and even though it was not snowman building material, the sled sure was a good time!

Ella's 1st Birthday Party!

Yup, a whooping one year old and the happiest kid you'll ever find! Quite a feat considering Renna is always taking all the toys as her own leaving Ella with only her "Pandi" Bear! So here's hoping that Ella gets a few more things that are "hers." Well at least for a few days...

Family Pictures

While just about everyone was together for Ella's Birthday party we figured it was a great time to take some family pictures. Two sides of the family, four camera clickin', and two little kiddos. Here's what we were able to capture. Not to bad...

Pictures from Jenna's Camera

Jenna and Flan took a trip to an old hang out spot to feet the ducks and geese. You will also find a handful of other things from over the past few months.

 

 

Thanksgiving

We had two great thanksgivings this year and spent some great time with everyone! We really do have so much to be thankful for!

November

Here you will find some very cute pictures of a couple of the cutest kids around. So far I have only found one issue with the two of them - They are growing up too fast! I can't seem to take enough pictures to capture it all.

 

Hunting

Justin and Fran packed up and traveled west to the great South Dakota swamp! We had a great year of hunting, playing in the mud and spending time with family and friends!

 

Bobby's Camera
Brent and Kellee's Camera
Jim's Camera
Jordan and Amanda's Camera
Justin's Camera

 

 

Halloween

Check out these cute little additions to the animal kingdom!

 

 

October - Part 3

Here are the pictures from Jenna's Birthday Party and of the actual gift mentioned below.

 

 

October - Part 2

Celebrating Maren's Birthday. You wouldn't know it from the pictures because as all of our pictures are these days, they revolve around the kiddos.

 

October - Part 1

Let's count all the things we have learned so far in October. Ella can now feed herself, and usually refuses to let anyone help her. (Meals now consume most of the day...) Renna has discovered her "I'm two and this is how I'm going to smile," face! We have also discovered just how much fun playing in the leaves can be! Don't forget mastering playing the piano and how to take pictures "All by mine self!"

Jenna's Birthday Photos

In looking around the house and our yard, we realized just how much Jenna was a part of our daily lives. Really, take a look, she's everywhere!

 

 

 

Smith Lake - Part 2

Fran and Brenda were able to retreat back up to the lake for a little rest and relaxation with Flan's siblings. Looks like they all had a good time and even caught some fish.

 

 

September - Part 2

Daddy and his girls hangin' out at home, bishin' in a laundry basket and braving the cold in late September! Yea, Fall is here!

 

 

Sportsman of the Year

Not only did the new Bishin' Buddies have a great time, they made and impact on the local media. Be sure to get your copy of next month's Field & Stream!

 

 

 

 

September

Ella gets another turn in the swing, Renna drives her Jeep and we make an attempt at getting a family picture. Looks like a couple might work!

 

August

It took all summer to get a couple days in a row with the temperature high enough to set up the new pool Renna got for her birthday - In June! Renna had a blast! Renna made cookies and Ella broke into Renna's fort!

 

Bishin' with Bompa

Jenna captured some priceless pictures this year of Bompa and his new Bishin' Buddy. This is what the lake is all about!

 

 

 

Fishing

Well, well, well. I guess that when you introduce a second kid into the mix it changes a few things. Like how much energy you have to get up and go fishing after the kids keep you up ALL night. Don't get me wrong, we did get some fishing time in and we made every minute count. Here are the results!

 

Boat Rides

Yes! Ella loves it, too! I just love the pics of Renna "showing" Ella all the things she saw last year from the very same pontoon bench. Then she was kind enough to let Ella drive the boat a little too.

 

Fun at the Lake

Notice there are not any pictures of the Monsters this year. We decided to leave them home and bring Ella to the party instead. Enjoy these pictures of the day to day of the lake.

 

Scenery

I just love getting up in the mornings or being on the water at sunset. One of these days these pictures are going to get blown up and hung on our walls in the house - Everywhere!

 

Jim & Kathy's Kitchen

I made a trip back to SD to install some cabinets. This may be the first job I've done that I got to sleep on the jobsite. Then hop in the truck at the end of the day and go look for deer! It sure was great to see everyone again and I must say this kitchen looks great! If you look closely you might find the floor guy taking a nap in the other room!

 

July

Hanging out, bath time, nap time, fancy hair and play time! What didn't we do in July?

 

 

June - Renna's Birthday Party

Renna  turned 2 today and learned a very important new word - Mine! We couldn't wait for her to start running around the house taking things away from Ella and yelling "Mine!" Now we can rest knowing that everything does in fact belong to Renna!

 

June - Renna's Birthday - Part 2

Apparently we had more fun than we thought and took lots of pictures to prove it. What a great day and here are the pictures to show you how much fun we had.

 

June - Part 2

Here you will find some wonderful pictures of what Renna looks like after you let her help watering the flowers. We weren't sure if this meant she already had a bath or now needed one. Also, a couple pics of a couple cuties giving each other a hug.

June - Part 1

Ok, I must admit, it's been a bit of a crazy summer and some pictures got put into galleries that they don't belong in. You may find some pictures you have seen before. Here you will find us just hangin' around, Ella's Baptism, some flowers from our garden out front and others!