A Photo Shoot with Savannah

"Grandma and Grandpa came to save me from my auntie. Boy, did she take a lot of pictures," said Savannah.

Wrestling Tournament

On Saturday, my mom, dad, Savannah, and I braved the cold weather and went to Spencer's wrestling tournament in South St. Paul. He did really well!! He took 5th place. He was 2-1 on the day. He lost his first match 15-0 to a kid from St. Paul Central. His second match he beat a kid from Lakeville North 4-3. In the 5th place match he pinned a kid! Way to go Spencer!!

The Cannon Falls Wrestling team won the tournament. They all wrestled well! They also took home the "Wiener Trophy." Each time a spectator or wrestler from Cannon Falls orders a hot dog from the concession stand, the workers mark a tally. I guess people from CF like hot dogs!

He actually let me take a picture of him with his medal.






After a take down in the 5th place match.

Another take down!!!!

Trying to get his hands in control for the take down.

Looks like he's going for a take down again.

Looks like the St. Paul Central kid is going in for a take down.

Stand up Spencer! He told me I couldn't yell during his matches because he told me he could hear me! Oops!

I missed the second match of the day because I was watching this little pumpkin below!

I couldn't resist taking pictures of her! She was so good all day. So smiley and chewing on anything that she could get her hands on.

Chip and Renae's Housewarming Party

Little Avery and her cute pose for the camera.

Colton was being a little crazy!

Colton and his cheesy smile. His mom and dad report this happens often.

Jenny and her little Emma getting ready to go home.

The second pose of the kids. Emma didn't want anymore pictures taken :)

The first picture of the kids. Avery in the front(Joel and Courtney's), Colton holding Avery(Chip and Renae's), Emma in the back left(Mike and Jenny's), and Tanner in back right(Jason and Luci's).

The baby belly pose!! Venessa due first in March, Tiffany due
second in May, and Luci due in May after Tiffany.

Chip and Renae had a housewarming party to celebrate their new house last Friday night. Their house is very nice. 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, living room, dining area off the kitchen, laundry room, and a huge open basement ready to be finished someday. It has hardware floors and beautiful wood trim everywhere. It was fun to see everyone and their children. We played a game or two of catch phase. We haven't played that as a group for a long time! Renae and Chip overdid the food selection(as usual). It was all very tasty. Thank you both for having us all over. Trevor and I enjoyed the night! Especially listening to Rachel's(Renae's sister) one-liners!!

The new job!

Many people have asked how my new job is going via email or in person so I thought I better update people through this blog. It's awesome! My first day on OB was last Wednesday. We had a tour, paperwork, and meet and greet with staff. I will be working on postpartum(after you have the baby) with mom/baby couplets. Eventually, I could/will specialize in labor and delivery or the ISCN(intermediate level nursery). Last Thursday was my first day on the floor. I held my first baby as nurse in the OB department. How fun!! I'm working 8 hour shifts during orientation and then I will go back to working 12 hour shifts.
I also start back to graduate school today! I have two classes this semester. One face to face and the other online. The online class is pharmacology(we will study medications), but we will be face to face for tests. We finished our thesis at the end of last semester so now we have to get it bound together! That is a huge relief to have that done and out of the way for the rest of my schooling. So I can say I'm half done with graduate school. I have 1 1/2 years left to become a nurse educator. I'm hoping this semester won't be quite as busy as this past fall. We'll have to see :)

Emma

Emma didn't really want her picture taken last night, but I caught a few of her many faces.

Happy Birthday Marie!!!

Marie with her balloon hat. I think it's a cake with candles!

Trevor's mom Marie celebrated her birthday yesterday! Happy Birthday Marie! Trevor, myself, Tammy, Jerod, Emma, Justin, and Jerod's parents Mark and Sue went to Perkins for supper. Tuesday's happen to be Kid's Night at Perkins; therefore, the kids and the birthday girl received balloons. Emma had a butterfly made for herself and I think Justin had a airplane made out of balloons for himself.

O'Reilly Get-Away

A group shot at Buck Hill.

Grandpa and Grandma at the ski hill.

Emma and Theresa at Buck Hill.

Tristan in a snow tube!

Belle at Buck Hill on Sunday afternoon. We went tubing.

Saturday night we played charades. Trevor was trying to be a pretzel. It was hilarious.

Grandma and Grandpa with the grandkids.

My dad after getting off the Family Ride! He loved it!!

We all went to the Water Park of America on Saturday. We had a awesome time!!

My nephew Tristan and niece Emma at Perkins.

My niece Savannah at Perkins for breakfast on Sunday morning.

My sister-in-law Allie and my nephew Quentin.

Theresa and my brother Jamie at Buca's.

My nephew Spencer and I.

Grandma and Grandpa treated us to a meal at Buca's. Thanks mom and dad.

Trevor and I before we went to Buca's for supper! We had a fabulous meal with 17 people! Now, that's family style.

Theresa with the girls! Emma, Grace, and Belle.

Grandma was swimming laps with our niece Belle! They took a break on the side of the pool. Grandma taught her the side stroke.

Our sister-in-law Theresa and our niece Grace at the swimming pool.

Part of the crew at the hotel posing for a picture! They all thought it would be funny to make a face when I took the picture!