Summer 2009

Ben Fishing at Devils Lake

Farruzah fishing at Devils Lake

Grandpa Harold with the grand children at the farm


Zoe from Sesame Street Live

My favorite part of Sesame Street Live


Jesse and I took Owen and Eleece, we are always looking for excuses to see Oscar.

August trip to Como Zoo

We got to see Robert and Lissy when we were there.


I can't believe the sloth is real.

1st time we saw butterfly display.

Alana and kids with Sponge Bob and Patrick at Mall of America

Climbing ride

Evan got real high

Farruzah reaches the top.

Eleece posing with a Backyardigan.


Jesse's family at Grandpa Hall's funeral. Only one brother couldn't make it we missed you Stan and family.

Last Five or So Months

Farruzah turned 11 this year. These are the friends who attended her 5th annual party for a cause. This year she selected to give food to St. Vincent de Paul. Every year she selects a non profit and donates her gifts to them. This has been a tradition that she loves and plans on continuing. Even her friends enjoy it. There is no pressure for presents and more people are able to attend.

This was one of the last storms of the year. The snow flakes were the size of baseballs (they were all clumped together) I wish the picture was better.

Once again both Ben and Farruzah were in soccer, this spring. Some how Ben's pictures didn't turn out but Farruzah's team looks great!

Thursday May 21st was a big day for Farruzah, she graduated from elementary school. Here are pictures from the event. Farruzah playing her violin and posing with her friends.

I don't want to leave out her flute and her receiving the Presidential award for merit from her principal.

Finally, we made our trip to Minneapolis to see Jesse's siblings. The kids had a great time with their cousins Friday and Saturday. Here are some of the highlights from the weekend.

Kids having fun with Sarah

Joseph with Diego at Mall of America

Evan and Lissy at the zoo

All the kids at the Como Zoo.

Christmas 2008

Christmas this year was much like every other Christmas for a few years now. We load up the car and head to Grandpa Harold's (my dad). He lived in Crystal, ND. It is about 1 hour and 15 minutes North of Grand Forks. We always have a great time. We eat great food, my dad prepares and play lots of trivial pursuit, a family tradition. This year my brother Chris and I were the big winners. Saturday we had a get together with my mom and got to visit with her a bit.

Kids on the way to Grandpa Harold's

Kids in front of the tree with cousins and my step mom, Julie.