2.21.2011

All Smiles

Emma and I are home from work/daycare today because it is President's Day.  We have had an enjoyable day...and it just seemed right to add some pictures to the blog.  A lot has changed since we last posted and we want to fill you in!

1. Elliot accepted a full time job with the Air Force/National Guard Fire Department as a firefighter in mid-January and started his first shift in early February.  His full time status (10-24 hour shifts each month) allows him to still work in his career field of Construction Management for 20-40 hours per week depending on how his shifts fall!  It has been a positive change for our family.

2. Emma started a weekly pre-school class--KinderMusik.  The program meets every Monday for 15 weeks for 45 minutes a night Emma (and mommy and/or daddy) get to play, sing and dance with her and 6 other 18month-3 year old children.  We have been going for a few weeks and she absolutely loves it!

3. Lori has decided to become an independent representative of 'Signature Homestyles,' a home organization and decorating company.  This 2nd job will be VERY part time and help pay for student loans---that are finally in repayment due to Master's graduation in December. :)

We continue to spend a lot of time in Crookston, at our favorite quilt/pottery shops-This is Sew Broadway and the Krazy Kiln, although with Elliot's new work schedule, it will be a little more difficult to get up there as often as we would like.

We are also looking forward to attending a few more of Grandpa David's basketball games in the coming weeks.

We hope all is well with you all! 

1.01.2011

Emma's 2nd Birthday Party

We celebrated Emma's 2nd (second) birthday party in Moorhead on December 18th.  We were surrounded by family and friends. It was a wonderful time. 


12.31.2010

Fargo Force Hockey Game

A few weeks ago we were able to enjoy a Fargo Force hockey game with my sister, Jenn, a few of our friends and their children!  Emma loves hockey and hanging out with her buddies, so the evening game was a success!


12.30.2010

Baking Cupcakes

Emma loves to bake!  She baked birthday cupcakes with Auntie Jenn Sluke the day before her big 2nd birthday party in Moorhead!


12.29.2010

Master's Graduation!




December 16, 2010: This was a wonderful day for our family! After 4 long semesters of graduate classes, I graduated with my Master's in Currculum and Instruction emphasizing in teaching English Language Learners.  It will be nice for our family to be able to relax in the evenings without the stress of thesis writing and phone conferencing.  It will also be nice to be able to make plans at the drop of a hat to visit our friends and family!  We will very much enjoy being free to homework in our home--for a few years anyway!

12.28.2010

Wild Hair Day





Emma was able to spend a day with Auntie Jenn Sluke over Christmas break when she stayed with us for a few days in Moorhead while I was still teaching before break.  With this cold and dry weather, Emma's hair goes wild--especially when it doesn't get combed. 

12.27.2010

Alot has happened in the last 4 months...

Emma swinging in her favorite swing at the neighborhood park
 Alot has happened in and around out home in the past 4 months.  Here are a few pictures to show some of the exciting moments we have been through! May you be blessed this holiday season and into 2011!
Swimming at Uncle Marcel and Auntie Lisa's backyard pool!

Beautiful Emma at Nana's Quilt Shop in Crookston!


At the SIOUX football game with Nana and Papa Sluke!


At Papa David's basketball game!


Emma and Elliot..do you see any resemblance?


Emma climbing on my recovered rummage sale find!

Emma sleeping on our stairs after a car trip..she was too tired to wake up when we carried her in.


Showing off her SPOILER gear!

Caught wide-eyed with her first Groovy Girl-Ruby!


Clapping at Papa's basketball game in Crookston!  GO SPOILERS!


Proud and relieved after Lori's Master's Graduation!

Showing off her balance and strength--standing straight up on daddy's arms!


Who's just like daddy?  Emma loves to build!


Reading a story with Papa David and Miss Piggy!


With nana and papa Sluke before opening Christmas presents!


In her Halloween Costume in October--what a cute TULIP FAIRY!