Sunday, December 31, 2023

Top Favorites of 2023

Once again I'm here posting on another year done; I really hate how fast time goes.  Anyway below (in no particular order) are our 10 favorite things that took place in 2023.

  1. Kids experienced their first Broadway musical live on stage, Hamilton.
  2. Ian got baptized.
  3. Family road trip to the East Coast (Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., New Jersey, and New York).
  4. Celebrated 18 years of marriage.
  5. Seeing The Lion King and Wicked live in New York City.
  6. Kallen got a lead role as Young Tarzan in Legacy's production of Disney's Tarzan.
  7. Got a hot tub for the family.
  8. Watching kiddos participate in many sports (Elyse-volleyball, Caleb-skiing and golf, Kallen-soccer, baseball and basketball, Ian- basketball and golf, Maddie-volleyball).
  9. Elyse and Caleb got their own bedrooms and remodeled the basement.
  10. Elyse got her driver's permit.
Some other fun things that happened this year:
  • Dad and Elyse's mission trip to Ensenada, Mexico.
  • .Family went to Top Golf for the first time.
  • Elyse, Caleb, and Kallen spent a week at Camp Lebanon and deepened their faith.
  • Mom began teaching Elyse and more classes at Legacy: English and Psychology.
  • Caleb got braces.
  • Elyse colored her hair from blonde to black.
  • Elyse started high school.
  • Watched all the kids participate in the large obstacles of the MANE event without a parent.
  • Swam together as a family in our pool.
  • Visiting with extended family.
  • Elyse, Caleb, and Kallen went skiing for the first time.
  • Loki had Groot over for the week to hang out.
Well, that's a wrap for 2023; so here's to 2024.


Saturday, December 30, 2023

Winter Break

Thanks to winter break we have been home for the week and doing a couple fun things. Besides the normal video game playing, Lego building, board games, puzzles, reading, and hanging out; we have spent our time at Mall of America and going to Top Golf. Maddie asked if she could join her friends for a play date instead of Top Golf. We missed her and will make sure to bring her next time. Thankfully she had what she called, “An awesome fun day”. 





Monday, December 25, 2023

Celebrating Christmas

We had a fantastic Christmas at home doing nothing but staying in our matching pajamas all day. We opened gifts, played games, watched football and ate delicious food. The greatest gift for us all besides the gift of Jesus was Nana surprising us and hanging out with us for the day. 







Merry Christmas







Sunday, December 24, 2023

Advent Day 24

Attend Christmas Eve Service



Saturday, December 23, 2023

Advent Day 23

 Decorate Christmas Cookies



Friday, December 22, 2023

Advent Day 22

 Christmas Tree Rock Candy