Christmas 2011

Christmas 2011

Family picture taken at the Lind House for Grandma Cele's Christmas

Brianna 6 1/2 years (1st grade)

Emily 5 years (preschool ECSE)

Aaron (16months)

Baby #4 (32weeks)

Halloween 2011

Sunday October 30th

We never craved pumpkins this year. So we opted to paint instead.  Aaron watched.

Monday October 31st

Emily an Octopus, Brianna a Witch, and Aaron is a Dragon

Emily's Legs all over the place.

His outfit was so cute! Very fitting since he was an "Angry Dragon" when he was little.

Lily was also a witch. Two peas in a pod. I would say the wicked witch of the west and of the east. :)

School Pictures 2011

Emily 5 years old (preschool)            Brianna 6 years old (1st grade) 

Aaron's 1year old

Monkey See, Monkey Do

I stopped in at my mom and dad's yesterday morning. Grandpa was sitting on the couch trying to play a trip. So I set Mr. Aaron right next to him. What does Aaron do? Picks up a brochure and starts reading. He looks over to Grandpa everyone once in awhile to make sure he was doing his job. (I believe the brochure was New York)

ROAR!!!!

Best Bud

Emily is a good supervisor. She keeps a close eye on Aaron. Always watching. Best thing for Aaron, she will not tell on him if he gets in trouble.

Sleeping Beauty

Brianna and I were watching Extreme House Makeover. Brianna cashed in before I could notice she was sleeping.

Can't believe she didn't fall over.

Harvest is coming to an End

Roger, Keith & Jared arrive mid week to our place to finish up combining corn (and one strip of beans that was forgottening).

This morning as this will be the last day of Harvest (not forgetting lots of land to turn over) We looked out the window and it was actually really cool how all the equipment was waiting for things to get started for the day.
It would be a beautiful picture if it was Red. J/K.

 Taken from upstairs. Should have taken the screen out.

 Aaron went for a few rounds in the combine with Daddy! He loved it! So did Sam.

 There was some evening farming going on and Brianna went out to watch. Loved her outfit! Don't forget to look at the toe socks and flip flops.

Baby B #4

Had our 20 week ultrasound last week of Baby B #4. Heartbeat 136. We are not going to find out if this baby is a boy or girl. Weighing in at 11oz. Due date is Feb. 20th. The measurements do push the date a couple days to a week. Not sure what the doctor will say. We see him on friday. Baby is starting to kick. Which Brianna is very excited about. She asked if Baby started kicking, and I said yes it is but it is only as big as a tomatoe (this was 1 week ago). "Well mom you are big as a pumpkin." Thanks Brianna.

 Picture of baby's leg. Look at that beefy thigh. I like how the feet are crossed.

 Face shot

 Cute little foot. Even though it looks like big foot.

 Main reason baby is a monkey. Every body part in one shot. You can make out face, belly, thigh and hand.

Pictures of growing mommy to come. 

Friends my size!

Aaron was pretty excited to have his cousins over tonight. Lyndsey took Brianna and Jared to the haunted Corn Maze at Ron Domeier place tonight. The men were farming so she took the 1st graders to get scared and I stayed home with 3 toddlers (Chloe, Morgan & Aaron) and Emmy. I was very lucky Emmy did good. She is starting to get sick. Craig called me crazy but I it was pretty smart. I had someone to place with Aaron.

 It was really hard getting a picture of the three of them. Always on the move. Chloe would sit there and say "Cheese"

 This was the fun of the night. Standing on the fireplace. I think Chloe is saying "cheese" again.

 OH!!! I got them!

 Morgan took a break to take care of Emily.

 Call me crazy but yes we got a bath tonight. But they loved it! Of course once again. I can't get them to all look.

We are all ready for bed. Chloe saying "Cheese" Morgan is mowing and Aaron EEk. surprised he didn't fall. I love Chloe PJ's. They are Brianna's. Brianna started wearing them when she was that age.

Haunted Corn Maze

Friday, October 7th..
This was Lyndsey's Blog. Brianna went with Jared to the Domeier's place for the haunted corn maze, as Chloe, Morgan, Aaron & Emily stayed behind.

http://lkberanek.blogspot.com/2011/10/haunted-corn-maze.html

Happy 1st & 5th Birthday Aaron & Emily

 We had Birthday Party for both Emily & Aaron on Saturday 9/3/11. Was a little chilly, especially when the sun went down. Family & Friends came to join in on the Birthday Bash. The older boys drank their beer and watched the Gopher Football play and little ones ran outside playing with kittys and riding bikes. At night we started a bonfire & ate smores. The kids got to do their very first Ghost in the Graveyard. (BIG kids too). I believe there will be a part II of this. 

Brianna still talking about it.

Lots of presents since both of them celebrated together. Very Thankful for all the wonderful gifts. Will be a super busy boy playing with his dumptruck, football, matchbox cars, and of coarse looking cute in his handsome clothes. And much much more.  Brianna is almost more excited for her siblings gifts because she thinks they are pretty much hers. Wait until they are older nana and your little brother will not let you open, blow out his candle nor touch his gifts.

Emmy is 5 & Aaron is 1

Outfit givin by Nurse Kari a little while back for her special day.

OH YUMMY! Ate his whole cupcake. Lets not forget he dressed up with his fancy bib (given by papa peter when he was born). He sure got himself in a mess (with the help of uncle Scottie)

My Babies are growing up!

Aaron & Emily's Birthday's are very close. 2 days apart. So we were taking a small photo shoot for there Birthday invites. We will be celebrating their birthday together. Aaron will be turning 1 on the 3rd of September and Emily will be turning 5 on the 1st of September. Where has the time gone!

Sweet Corn Silly

 Brianna was trying to be pinocchio & Aaron nibbling on the sweet corn.

Aaron's smiling while trying to eat the sweet corn.

I think we are in Trouble-!

Aaron is getting into everything. He started walking several weeks ago. Now he is climbing up on things.  He actually got himself up on the piano bench. It is time to move the little fischer price chair.

Flandrau Fun

We got ourselfs out to flandrau for the 1st time this year. Even though Brianna has been to flandrau weekly through Kids Kamp. They walk from NUACS all the way to flandrau.

 Lovin the sand. He wanted to drink the water.

 Emily after a small dip into the pool enjoy watching from the shore.

Hang on Aaron!

Little League 2011

This summer Brianna tried a  slow pitch ball in Courtland.

 Typically took her a few swings.

 Ready to run

Roundin 3rd base

 She is in the middle - funny thing is she may look ready but the ball will roll right by and she doesn't get it!

 The Brennan's. Thought it was cute their number are in a row - 18, 19 & 20. 

Kelly on one end Jeremy on the other

Look at the studly fans

MMMMMMM..

Aaron really loves the fudge bars we were having for treat yesterday.

Toothless

July 21st, 2011

Brianna lost her first tooth. Finally. She didn't get her first tooth until she was almost one, so it make since that it took until she is almost started 1st grade.

This picture is taken by Brianna

Camping 2011

July 4th weekend

Once again we took a family camping trip over the 4th of July. This year it was at a friends of the family lakeside spot. Ken & Jan Dahmen.Their Lake is located east of little falls next to Piers. Along with ourselves we were with my sister sheila and her family and mom and dad. . I think it is even called Piers Fish Lake. We don't have a camper so we always need to borrow one. Keith and Lyndsey were really nice and let us use theirs. On Sunday night the surrounding homes on the lake put on a firework show. WOW! It was amazing.

lots of lake swimming time. Michaela & Brianna.

Sean is weight lifting

Emily's play time with her new friends Emma, Avery & Grace

Even Papa Peter got to enjoy is long pasttime of ball with Danny Dahmen

Brianna eating with Danny, Derrick,  & Donny Dahmen

Crusin in the golf cart Aaron & Sheila

Trying to get away from the bugs.

Love this look. He wrinkles up his nose when he is acting silly.

Eatin Pickles! LOVE PICKLES

Emmy enjoying the outside

The kids slept awesome! Brianna on top & Emmy on bottom

Up Early! Love the little curl on the side of his head!