Thursday, February 10, 2011

10 + 1

11 is a bunch. More than two hands as a matter of fact! Ella turned 11 on the last day of January. She celebrated with 6 friends and a birthday breakfast followed by sledding at Hatchers Pass. This weekend, she and I will spend a day in Anchorage shopping...her request to pick out a gift. Ella is a giver. She is incredibly nuturing with her brothers. She is always up for the next adventure. She is a hard worker and she is just plain old fun these days. I like 11 & love how it fits Ella!


She doesn't like cake, so always requests something untraditional each year....donuts this year!

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

beyond thankful

Tom spent his 41st birthday backcountry skiing with a bunch of buddies. We celebrated a day early at home with him & told him what we loved about him at dinner. He is an amazing dad & husband. Without a doubt, our marriage gets better every year. I am beyond thankful for this Godly man I share my life with. I love you, Tom. Happy Birthday!

The kids & I spent an entire day making this birthday banner for him:) A major accomplishment given this momma doesn't sew! When I took out the sewing machine Ella asked, "You know how to use that thing?!!"

Sunday, February 6, 2011

she is great

Today is Great Grandma Darlene's 90th birthday. Here are some pics of our last trip to MN which remind us of how very much we miss both great Grandmas! Happy Birthday Great Grandma....you are indeed GREAT in our eyes!