They may not be perfect but...

They sure do taste good!!!

28 years ago....

Ah... our third son..... 9 lbs 3 oz. .....

I believe my comment after the words "it's a boy" were (directed to dear hubby).. "that just saved you a lot of money, honey." No need to purchase pink stuff.

Meeting his brothers.... watch out for those lollypop sticks!

Do they still make siblings and Dads wear those hospital gowns and masks? I don't think so!

I love his skinny leg peeking out from the infant gown.

I guess Mom got to pick out his clothes when he was ONE.

Life on the farm in Canada.

Our happy two year old with Mickey Mouse.

This has to be my all time favorite picture.

And now, a husband and a father. A college graduate and a building contractor.

And a man of God.

What more could we wish for?

Happy Birthday to a son who makes us happy and proud.

Krumkake delight

Ah, why do we only make these at the holidays when they are sooo good?

I showed my mom how to make krumkake today. Too bad I can't offer you one....

Just the start of Christmas baking. I don't think they'll last until December though, do you?

Snow Village time!!

Yippee! I love Christmas and getting ready - in fact, I often start as soon as Halloween is over. Since we will be traveling for Thanksgiving I want to come home to the completed project... it takes me a number of days to decorate and I don't want to do it after Thanksgiving! I want to enjoy every minute of December - maybe some baking and Christmas music and company instead of the mess of decorating. So the mess is now - and Snow Village is my first project each year. I am pleased to say it is almost finished.
I often place some of the cute houses on my hearth; on either side of the fireplace. This year especially it doesn't seem prudent to do so with many sweet little hands wanting to touch.... so I am trying a new approach and using the bookshelves. ( of course, then I had to find places to stash all those books - as well as all the framed family photographs that are usually on the counter.)

And shh, don't tell, but I am already listening to my Christmas CD's. Like old friends!

Did I mention that the whole crew is coming for Christmas this year?

3 sons, 3 daughter-in-laws and 8 sweet grandchildren.... plus hubby and me.

What do you do to make your family Christmas experience special? One thing we do that is fun is that each family is responsible for a whole meal, whether it be a breakfast, a lunch or a dinner. It's soon time to choose your meal.... We've had some great meals too!

Two years ago we did a Christmas eve day hayride and we went bowling as a family.

Any advice for fun things to do with grandchildren 5, 5, 3, 2, 2, 1, 1, and 6 months?

The privilege of praying

It comes as no surprise to most who know me that I am disappointed with the outcome of the election. That being said, congratulations to President-elect Obama. He may need to work to win my support but as Scripture commands he already has my prayers as he leads our nation. May he have yours as well.

The privilege of voting

I have exercised my privilege of voting and also the freedom to let you know how I voted.

Be sure to vote today! God bless America.

If you stopped by you could...

Enjoy your morning coffee with a sweet roll......... with a Swedish cup and tray.... or

you could come for afternoon tea and Swedish Christmas bread....... or

you could take some time to sit by the fire and just visit!
Thanks for stopping by Kari & Brent!

Halloween visitors

A sweet bunch of superheros!

Great grandma gets some hugs from our halloween superheros.

Halloween preview....

It's no secret that taking a picture of 8 young children is a challenge. But I thought it would be so cute to have them all put their halloween costumes on when we were together for our Fall Family weekend. Not everyone agreed, obviously. Following are posts of each grandchild. I think they are all adorable.

Wonder Woman!

Super-grandson

Who knew dragons could be this cute?

Rainbow Carebear!

Batman buddy...

Just don't try to put that mask over his eyes....

Our little bumblebee...

Robin (Batman's friend...)

Our little Chili Pepper!

The Queen in her throne...

Oh, this is the life, says the Queen. The only thing missing from this picture is chocolate! (Actually, she is enjoying a cup of hot chocolate!!)

Doesn't she look comfy?

Meanwhile, I am on to the new project - painting the basement hallway, bathroom and family room. I can hardly wait to add the decorative touches. NO MORE WALLPAPER EVER...

A peek into the bathroom. Good-bye yellow!

Not ready to quit yet...

The hardy Minnesota blossoms....

What a difference a day makes...

That's Minnesota for you..... today blustery white, yesterday clear blue....