Shoveling for the first time this winter!!

On January 22nd, it was a Sunday, we finally got some measurable snow. The kids were excited to get out and shovel and play in the snow. It wasn't a lot of snow but the most we'd gotten all winter. I think Lane shoveled the driveway 3 times! We had fun playing in the white stuff for the first time this winter!!

MaKena shoveling by the front door.
Lane, MaKena and Jacob

MaKena shoveling more snow. She loved helping daddy clean the driveway.

Time for some fun in the snow. Jacob pulling MaKena in the sled.

Looks like hard work!

Switching sleds.

Daddy pulling MaKena in the snow.

Off she goes!

Happy Birthday to you!!

Happy birthday to you!!  Happy birthday Jen and Anita!  We hope you both have a fabulous day!  We love you both!!

Jen, Nate, Emma and Gunnar

Anita playing Barbie's with MaKena and Isabel

Christmas Gifts from Uncle Justin and Auntie Laura

Ok, I know, I'm extremely behind on my posts. I finally sat down at the computer and upload a bunch of pictures for posts. I promise to have several post in the next few weeks. Sorry for the delay.

Back in January, the kids received some fun packages from Uncle Justin and Auntie Laura. Justin and Laura were unable to make it back to Moorhead for Christmas this year so they shipped some gifts off to the kids. MaKena could barely wait to open her gifts. Thankfully I had the camera ready to go! She was excited about her new horse coloring book. She loves horses! She also got a cute little outfit with a headband. She is one stylish little girl!

Jacob opened his presents from Justin and Laura and he knew what it was right away.... a movie. He got Cars II and a Minnesota Twins banner. Jacob loves the Twins and he got loaded up with Twins gear this year for his birthday. Papa Pete would be so proud that his oldest grandson is as big of a Twins fan as he used to be!

MaKena showing off her new horse coloring book. She LOVES it! (Yes, that's a cat sitting next to her. We got a cat at our house.)
MaKena with her new outfit.

She had to hold up the pants too!

Jacob getting ready to open his gift.

Showing off the Twins banner on the outside of the gift. It's already hanging on his wall.

Jacob with his new movie.

Happy Birthday Brandon!

Happy 12th Birthday Brandon! I can't believe your a year away from being a teenager! We hope you have a great day and look forward to celebrating with you soon. We love you!!

Happy Birthday Alexis!

Happy 14th Birthday Alexis! WOW! Really, your 14?? Where did the time go?! We hope you have a great birthday and we look forward to celebrating with you. We love you!!

Happy Birthday Emma Rose!

Happy 5th Birthday Emma Rose! We hope you have a great day. We look forward to celebrating your big day with you. We love you!!

A visit with cousin Georgia

The Friday after Christmas my cousin Georgia from Wyoming was in Fargo for a quick visit. Mom planned a pizza party for all of us at the nursing home with Grandma Vivian. It was fun to see Georgia as its been a couple years since she's been in town. She brought her 5 month old daughter Avery along for the visit. All the kids, and adults, just loved baby Avery. We visited for awhile and then Grandma was getting tired so we called it a night. It was a great night with family and I look forward to the next time Georgia visits Fargo! (Hopefully next time I'll make sure my camera battery is fully charged!!)

Mom, Grandma Vivian, Jerene, Mallorie, Georgia, Avery and MaKena visiting at the table.
Another picture of the ladies visiting.

A silly face from MaKena!

Grandma Vivian with her newest great grandchild.

Mallorie holding baby Avery.

Emma holding Avery with Grandma Kathy's help.

MaKena's turn!

Christmas with the Husebys

Christmas with the Huseby Family was celebrated the Tuesday after Christmas this year. Brad, Anita & family, Brec & Isabel, Bussy, Mom & Dad, and Lane & MaKena celebrated with a late lunch and gift opening. Jacob got the flu bug so Jess had to stay home with him. We did our annual "secret" gift exchange which is always fun. We look forward to many more Christmas celebrations with Ma & Pa Huseby!!

Alexis playing the piano with Isabel. MaKena was singing along!

MaKena really enjoyed opening gifts with everyone.

MaKena with her La La Loopsy doll from Brec & Isabel.

Brandon got an Under Armour "Big Logo" sweatshirt from Nana & Papa

This year we gave the kids gift certificates to Scheels. It was either that or stinky underwear since we didn't get any ideas from them.............

Bussy gave MaKena a book from the Pride of ND show. She loved it, especially when Bussy was reading it to her.

MaKena loves horses! Nana & Papa spoiled her with more horses for her collection.

A new outfit from Nana & Papa.

Isabel with her La La Loopsy accessories.

Alexis and her endless roll of dollars from the "Money Machine"

More horses from Brad & Anita.

We continued the tradition of giving books of our family showing pictures from the prior year.

Brec and Isabel checking out some new toys.

Dad got the landscaping lights he was hoping for!!

Later in the day Dan, Derek, Bryan, Beth and Brynlee stopped by.

Brynlee walking with Grandpa Dan.

More gifts for baby Brynlee

We brought Jacob and Jessica's gifts home to open. Jacob holding his new roll of toilet paper.

Bussy gave the boys Nerf guns.

MaKena helping mommy open her gift.