THUMBS UP

Alison broke her thumb this past week. Well she had a little help from Tyler. An accident of course :) Now that the pain has subsided she is loving all the attention! I would have thought it would be one of the boys (okay just Ty) to have the first cast of the family, but Ali wins!! Three weeks till it comes off. She's a trooper.

My brown eyed girl!

I look at this picture of Alison and I am amazed at how perfect she is. Maybe that is why we only had one girl. No others could compare. Not only is she darling but she has the greatest sense of humor. She definitely gets her quick wit from her Dad. She is just fun to spend time with!

After only 2 days into school from Christmas break the kids received another gift. A SNOW DAY!!!!

It is cold but we ventured down to Pierremont for some sledding. Jake and I stayed in the warm car while Tyler, Alison and Kyle flew down the hill. Then it was home for Hot Chocolate!

FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS!

After spending a fun New Years Eve with Jimmy and Michelle it was time for Jake's birthday. Talon showed us all how to decorate with balloons and crate paper then we celebrated with a movie, dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings and an ice cream cake that was the consistency of soup. The highway patrol office was closed, but Monday morning we were off to get that permit!

HE PASSED!!

Practically perfect in every way!

Last year at Ali's parent teacher conference, I was waiting in the hallway for the teacher who was running very late. When Mrs. Larsen finished with the parent before me she stuck her head out of the room and instead of apologizing she saw me and said "Good Alison is next. She's practically perfect in every way"

I Agree!

Looks can be deceiving

I love these pictures Rebecca took of our family. I've often thought I should take up photography for a hobby. While I do love pictures, this day was painful for everyone. Well, not everyone Alison was right in her element, but the boys were either complaining or rolling in the muddy leaves. Thank goodness for photo shop!! I think I'll keep my day job!

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