Wednesday, February 25, 2009

he's 2 1/2 now



feels like spring is coming!


Jump!

Yes, I have pink boots on and my mittens are too big.  It's the end of the season and things just aren't fitting anymore!  


reading with emma

basketball

I think Josiah is going through a basketball phase- it's all he wants to do!

Eyes on the basket! :)





Sunday, February 22, 2009

job searching in st. cloud, mn






















        Lots of driving.
        Lots of playing.
        Some sleep.
        Lots of fun!
        We love Hannah!


Monday, February 2, 2009

quick, easy and tasty taco soup


















TACO SOUP
(recipe from rachel)

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
15 oz can black-eyed peas
15 oz can black beans
15 oz can chili beans in chili sauce/gravy
15 oz can garbanzo beans (chick peas)
14 1/2 oz can Mexican style stewed tomatoes (or tomatoes with jalapenos)
11 oz can whole corn with sweet peppers (or Mexican corn)

-Brown ground beef
-Combine all beans and tomatoes in crock pot with taco seasoning mix (do not drain beans or corn).
-Add ground beef
-Cover and heat 
  6-8 hours on low
  3-4 hours on high
-Top with cheese and sour cream

Sunday, February 1, 2009

emma and the mail carrier

Emma made a birthday card for Jesus last week.  She said it didn't matter that it was late (gets that from me I'm afraid) because she couldn't send it anyway.  I asked why she couldn't send it-she looked at me as if I were joking and said, "Because our mailman didn't die yet.  Silly mommy!"


the thaw- it's 40 today!

Thursday, January 29, 2009

gymnastics

The smiles don't leave their faces until we leave the gym.  


Do you love the big, white underwear?!!







Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Monday, January 26, 2009

we're sick of this COLD weather!

*He's actually crying because he doesn't want to go inside.

Saturday, January 17, 2009

princess emma


127 minutes before Princess Caroline's birthday party today.  


Thursday, January 15, 2009

when it -20 outside we make our own indoor fun


They pimped their new scooter.

Do you see a 2nd face?

How about those socks and sandals?!

It's a little dry in our house.

what's so funny?





Wednesday, January 14, 2009

my new niece

Meet Elsa Beth (after me) Rydberg.  She was born December 8th at a healthy 8lbs 12 oz.  Big brother Anders is very proud of his new sister.