Happy Birthday Nana (yesterday) and other stuff

The Huskies lost in the championship game last night.  It was a bummer.  It was a great game for the first half, but the second half Totino Grace just out played us.  What a great season the guys had.  It was so much fun.

 

Look who came to visit us Friday night after we put up our tree and everyone fell asleep.  Welcome back Elfie!

 

Yesterday was Barb’s birthday so knowing that we wouldn’t be at Thanksgiving, awhile ago we planned to meet up with her over the weekend.  Her friend Nancy and Grandma Doreen were able to join us. 

Today we headed out to meet up with them.  I had to take this picture of all the boys playing some type of electronic.  Sad isn’t it?!

 

We met up with them at the Trempealeau Hotel.  Trempealeau is a tiny town on the other side of the river from Winona, in Wisconsinland.  The food was yummy (known for the walnut burger) and the company even better.

 

After lunch we headed to the Elmaro Winery for a glass of wine.  We were a little unsure about bringing the boys in, but the people were so welcoming and told us to come right in.  They obviously have had lots of children because they had this cute little kids table over in the corner.  The boys sat nice and colored and played their games. 

It was a short visit, but very sweet. 

Happy Birthday Nana!  We love you and wish you many many more.

Party Time

Yesterday was Lucas’s birthday party.

One last clean up quick before everyone comes over.

 

 

We played Pin the Nose on Elmo.  A couple were right on, a few were close, and many were way off! Everyone is always such good sports about giving my game a try.  Even if they don’t want to. ;)  Hey, at least they get a prize out of it. 

 

   

 

The kid won’t be bored for the next year or so, that’s for sure.  He got some really fun and neat gifts.  All different.   He sure was spoiled.  He had lots of help with opening.

 

 

   

     

    

 

Jacob and Connor had basketball in the afternoon, which also meant that Matt had basketball.  After cake, Matt and Jacob left, and soon after John and Lynn, Barb and Grandma Doreen, and Angie, Neal, Carter and Audrey left.  In the craziness of serving cake, packing up the boys for basketball, and saying goodbyes and thank yous I didn’t get very many pictures.  I’m especially bummed because I always try to get a picture of the birthday boy with everyone.  I missed all of Matt’s family in the whirlwind of them leaving to go watch Connor play ball for a little bit.

     

 

We tried to get one with Matt and I and the birthday boy, but he just wouldn’t have it.  He was all partied out. 

What a fun day!  Thanks for coming everyone, and for all the wonderful gifts.  Lucas sure is loved.  We are so blessed to have such an amazing and supportive family.  Our boys are so fortunate.

Connor Family Birthday party

Family came over today to help celebrate Connor's birthday.

He was pretty spoiled again..... way too much money (look at his face in this picture)...

Twins sweatshirt......

and Twins hat.....

Vikings jersey........ and clothes...

Matt and his mom.

We spent the day playing games, watching football, playing outside, visiting, playing cards...

We got a much needed updated picture with Matt's family.

Matt's Uncle Bob and Sharon were up from California and we were lucky enough that it worked out for them to come to the party.

I had to take a picture of these sweet things in purple. I know it won't happen much. I had to give Kristin a hard time. ;)

The kiddos minus Lucas.

Our boys sure are loves and spoiled. Thank you everyone.