Thursday, December 31, 2020

Top 10 of 2020

This year is one that will never be forgotten thanks to Covid-19.  However, even though many people complain about all the bad, we are grateful to celebrate some really good things.  Once again below (in no particular order) are our 10 favorite things that took place in 2020.

  1. Officially becoming a family of seven, with the adoption of Madeline
  2. Extended family coming to visit us (Grandpa/Grandma and Speckman's)
  3. All kids learning how to ride bikes on two wheels and going on family bike rides
  4. Celebrating 15 years of marriage
  5. Kiddos all attending Legacy as full-time students and genuinely love going to school 
  6. Building a pool to enjoy swimming together as a family 
  7. Watching Elyse, Caleb and Kallen participate in basketball with Dad being their coaches
  8. Kids joining us in service as greeters at church
  9. The annual Legacy family camping trip
  10. Purchasing a new van to enjoy family road trips in the future together with

Some other fun things that happened this year.
  • Ian lost his first tooth
  • Madeline broke her arm
  • All stayed healthy from Covid
  • Distance learned from March-May
  • Burnt the furniture in a fire
  • Dad got a new lawnmower
  • Madeline graduated preschool
  • Elyse started Ignite- Middle School ministries with Mom being the leader
  • Snow in October (before Halloween!)
  • Elyse making the JV team for volleyball
  • Hiking at Taylor Falls, MN
  • Watching Elyse sing a solo in her first vocal music recital
  • Playing Hide-n-seek Cornavirus style with friends
  • Cutting down lots of big trees in our backyard
  • Participating in the Legacy Teddy Bear Vehicle Decorating competition and won
  • Going to the Minnesota Gopher basketball game together
Well, we made it through 2020, here's to hopefully a much more exciting 2021.

Happy New Year!


Saturday, December 26, 2020

Celebrating Christmas

This year Christmas was absolutely wonderful for so many reasons. It was the first time we officially celebrated Christmas as a family of seven.  We received about 6" of snow on the 23rd making it a beautiful sight to see Christmas morning. Grandpa, Grandma and Nana all came up to join in our festivities. We spent the day opening presents, ate delicious food, played games, and just relaxed. Definitely a perfect way to celebrate the birth of our Savior.















Friday, December 25, 2020

Thursday, December 24, 2020

Advent Day 24

 Attend Christmas Eve Service











Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Advent Day 23

 Decorate Our Grateful Tree




Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Advent Day 22

Watch "A Christmas Carol"


Monday, December 21, 2020

Sunday, December 20, 2020

Advent Day 20

Scratch-off Angel Ornament 








Saturday, December 19, 2020

Advent Day 19

Attend a Live Drive-thru Nativity 

A church located close to us had a live drive-thru nativity. The event included cookies, apple cider, music, animals and beautiful Christmas scenes. The church even gave each family a children's bible at the end.  Such a special event. 

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Friday, December 18, 2020

Advent Day 18

 Christmas Songs Lip Syncing