2011 Cliff Note Version

Jan: We got a house ready for rent....while "camping" inside.  That was an adventure.
 
Feb: We found a house for us to live in.   A "forever house" which means, I am not moving any time soon and no more camping.  We visited the Richtsmeier Family Farm and the Richtsmeier's in Grand Forks as well. It was a great to experience to see what living with twins is like.

Spring: We planted 100's of French Lavender reducing our water bill dramatically.

Summer:  We took a car trip to North Dakota and enjoyed the Yule Family Reunion.

Fall: We visited the Bible Belt and Great Auntie Ester and Sandy Justus....Bruce, Jessica and baby Carter Myers in Texas. We enjoyed finger licking BBQ ribs. 

Thanksgiving memorable because of the lack of a kitchen.  Dad washed the turkey in the Bathroom shower.....Rosie washed dishes in the laundry tub.  I hope one day I'll look back on this journey and not grind my teeth in frustration.  Maybe one day I'll laugh.  Just not today.  We spent our days with Cousins, Pammy, Jim Myers, Tom Baldock,  Mom and Dad, and Auntie Rosie. Mark Mooshian provided the instant mashed potatoes which we shall never let him forget.  How can next year be better :)

Love Chris and Shawna

Bubba and Kiki, love those noses!!

I need more shoes.

Chris left his shoes by the back door Kiki found them. I wonder what kinds of things she was planning on doing with them. I remember a certain little girl who used to hide my shoes when it was time for me to leave.

Sweet kisses.

Trying to hold 2 year olds can be tricky!!

Home, Sweet Home

Home again, Home again, jiggidy jig.

We are thankful there aren't anymore pigs!

Family farm, beyond the train tracks..

Fargo Scatters

Dwight and Juanita, the guys entertaining themselves

My new M&M friend in MN

We toasted Walt's 68th's birthday at Dave and Becky's house.

We ate and ate until we could eat no more.....

We talked and talked about kids and vacations...

Blew out candles and dropped matches on the floor...

We were so full, we had to find the door!!

German Chocolate Cake and soft serve ice cream from a gas station in town....

Everyone sat in the car and watched me as I got my picture taken by the neighbor man. Maybe he liked my Italian boots.

I loved the rock on this building, the gothic arched door way. It's now a museum, but it was a Town Hall. A young guy from accross the street had keys to view the interior if I wanted! But, check out that rock I wonder how those mason's hands looked?

Chris and Patric Lipsey, Chef for Stella's on 1 St Ave, Fargo

He and Chris competed in the Odyssey Of the Mind together at Mayville High School. He's a confirmed Thomas keller follower. His parents owned the cafe in Mayville.

While attending the music final for the Burgh's girls, we ran into Pat's sister Jesse along with her husband Jarrod Arneson. She mentioned Pat's resturant and so we made a point in dropping in. Anything to do with food, we are game!!

Cali and Brinna waiting for the car pool, trying to buy time.

Chris and Grant playing a game of some sort....

Brinna and Me, by Yaya

Yaha, is such a little fashion Diva!!

Grant telling his countless "Knock-Knock" jokes. "If you know the answer please don't tell!! "

And this is how you do 2!

Bubba's sweet face

Yaya and Kiki, living it up in front of the lense.

Love you Kiki!

Dawna and Marla

Thank you Marla for sending me pictures!!! I love them!! Isn't he darling?
Here is a couple more pics William. He weighed 7.4 oz, 19" long, dark hair and blue eyes. He has absolutly the most amazing kissable little lips ever! He even made Chris sigh .......(*** ah there is hope)

William Dale

We are excited to welcome a new little nephew, William Dale. We can't wait to meet him. We have waited 9 months to find out if we had a nephew or niece. That was the longest 9 months of waiting. Not knowing the sex, took the fun out of buying cloths. Right now, little William has his nights and days mixed up keeping the house hold awake at odd hours. My mom flew back as soon as she got the call my sister was in labor, however William decided to make his grand entrance before Grandma could arrive. I am living precuriously through pictures.....Hurry up and get here MARCH!!!!