The Greatest Kids In the World

I have to admit that I have been blessed with two great kids. They make me smile, laugh, think, and enjoy life. What great gifts!



We got the snow I requested so we took Eli and Sadie out to enjoy the simple pleasure of sledding. Sadie is nestled in my coat and Eli was enjoying the ride.


Eli's big grin.


Eli's favorite past time--reading!

Just Sadie

Growing up, I hated the fact that my brother is in almost every picture of me and that he had twice as many baby pictures. Now that I'm a mom of two I know why this is. First, you're too busy to think of taking pictures of every 'first." Second, you still love your first baby so you still want to take pictures of them. Third, your first baby just scoots his butt into every picture no matter if you want them to or not. I don't want Sadie to feel like I love Eli more so here are just a few of Sadie. She'll be 3 months on Sunday!!

Sadie lifting weights so she can protect herself from Eli.


Getting stronger at tummy time.


What an angel.

Brother and Sister

Eli insists on having Sadie do everything that he does or wants to do everything that she is doing. It's really quite sweet. Here are a few pictures of them enjoying each other's company.

Taking a bath together has become a nightly ritual. Sadie and Eli both LOVE it.


Tickle, tickle. Playing with boxes.


Fun in the baby gym.

More From ND: Hanging With Grandpas

Grandpa Zeman with Sadie and Eli. Dennis and I got to go out several times alone while grandma and grandpa babysat. Everytime we came home, Sadie was snuggled in grandpa's arms sleeping and grandpa was sleeping too. They must have really enjoyed each others company!


Grandpa and Grandma Sperle have about 100 stuffed cows that Eli just adored. His favorite game was "bring cows to grandpa". I think they played it allday, everyday we were there.

A Few Pictures From Christmas

We were very busy over the holidays and found every minute enjoyable. Eli was so excited to meet all of his cousins again and maybe felt a little overwhelmed by how many there are. We spent Christmas Eve in Napoleon with Grandma and Grandpa Sperle, then we got up early the next morning and drove to Fargo to spend Christmas day with Grandma and Grandpa Zeman. We ate too much, laughed a lot and watched as Eli took in all the pleasures of Christmas and family.

A Christmas kiss.


Sadie's sweet smile and silly hat.


The careful tearing open of presents. Eli was a little slow for me as he wanted to take off every little piece of paper and I just can't wait to see what's inside!! (I've had this problem my whole life.)

Sadie's Baptism

While in ND we had Sadie's baptism in Napoleon. Sadie looked beautiful all dressed in white. And, like her brother, didn't make a peep when the priest poured water on her head. Her Godparents are Dennis' brother, Greg, and my best friend, Mia, but Mia couln't be there so Dennis' sister, Terri, filled in and did a great job. When the priest was pouring water over Sadie, Eli leaned in, pointed at Sadie and really loud said, "Ha,Ha".

Sadie, family, and Godparents.


Getting dried off.





Sadie in her first of many dresses that cost too much and that she'll only wear once, but are worth every penny.

To Tide You Over

Happy New Year!!! I'll post more pictures when I get caught up with my long list of things to do, but until then, enjoy these!