Outpatient Surgery

                             The brothers giving the big send off to Minneapolis.
                 Reading over the Bible verses the Elders had prayed over Danny.
                   Danny waiting to put on the beautiful hospital gown.  :)
       Dr. Vanderstein!!!  and Danny on Versed (does he look a little sleepy?)
                                   Trying to wake up......
                         Going back to sleep.........
                    Danny with his two nurses just before going back to his room.
                               Inspecting the IV........

                                  Going home!!!!!

Danny had outpatient surgery on the 24th at Shriner's hospital in Minneapolis.  Dr. Vanderstein injected Botox into the lining of D's bladder to try to paralyze it and prevent spasming and pressure on his kidneys.  We will know in about 7 to 10 days if it was effective.  Dan did so well and we know it was completely due to the prayers of many.  Thank you so much!

Easter

                                        Take a look at these good looking young men!

Award Winning Pies!

I was homemaker of the year the other day when I made two apple pies from scratch!  

King Solomon

This past Tuesday Jake's class performed during chapel at Morning Son.  Jacob played the part of King Solomon.  He got to wear Mrs. Wisness' son's Snowball King crown and emerald robe to make him look the part.  It was great!  The kids in the class each chose a Bible character, researched the character, and wrote out what they were going to say as if in first person.  There was everyone from Pharaoh to Moses to Miriam to Ester to King Solomon (and many more). Jacob's cousin Kristina played the daughter of Jephthah.  (She's pictured above.)  I thought the whole program was so neat!  The kids were awesome.  You should have heard them sing the David and Goliath song.  It was different than the one I grew up with - and Goliath was acted out by Luke Baker - he was hilarious.  I am sooo thankful that my kids are at Morning Son.  They are learning some great stuff there.

 

Sam's Birthday.... in March

Sammy turned 9 on January 17th.  However, he just celebrated the day with a buddy of his at Andes Tower Hills.  Jeff, Jacob, Sammy and his buddy Reggie skied the night away (from 4-9pm) and had a really great time.  Sammy has been so patient waiting to be able to do something special in honor of his birthday.  He really hoped to be able to go skiing and it looks like we made it just in time.  Andes closes this Saturday.  I'm glad I decided to check the operating hours because otherwise we probably would have missed the chance.

It's Cool in the Furnace

Taylor was the lead in a musical at Hillcrest last Thursday and Friday called It's Cool in the Furnace.  The play was about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery furnace.  T played the part of King Nebuchadnezzar.  The entire junior high was in the play - it's a requirement for Bible class.  They all did such a great job.  It was really fun to watch Taylor - He really seems to enjoy acting.  Getting up in front of a bunch of people doesn't seem to bother him.  Here are a few pictures from the play.  

Chloe's Surprise!

Today we were able to spend some time with one of our very favorite people from California.  Chloe!!  She is a God mother to Jacob (and also a spiritual mentor to me!).  Chloe and I surprised Jacob by showing up at Morning Son School and stealing him away to lunch at Arby's.  It was so much fun to see Jake's surprised face as he saw Chloe sitting in the car - he wouldn't expect to see her in Minnesota.  It was great.  We love Chloe so much and are so grateful for how she and her husband Gary faithfully pray for Jacob and our entire family.  
As we dropped Jake off back at school, Sam was out at recess.  He was able to take a couple minutes to come over, say hi and smile for the camera.  I think Chloe liked Sam's Bronco hat! :) 

Stop by any time Chloe!!!  We miss you! 

Roller Skating in Fargo

Last night we went roller skating in Fargo and had a great time.  Everyone was able to go except Jeff (because he is in Phoenix where there is no snow and the temps are definitely above zero - and I am not envious!).  This is the third time we have been able to do this and I love that the whole family is able to do it together.  My niece Kristina was able to join us.  I'm so glad she was able to come along.  Danny and his friend Garrett had a race during the last song at the rink.  They were cruising in and out and cutting each other off.  It was really fun!  This last picture is of them shaking hands after the race to the finish line.

Skiing Continued

This is the intermediate run the instructors took Dan down!!!!  He got to go through the trees and over a little "jump".  He was lovin it!

Skiing at Powder Ridge

Yesterday Dan had the opportunity to have a skiing lesson on what is called a bi-ski.  So here is a picture of him all garbed up before hitting the slopes.   It was soooo much fun!  I am such a mom, I cried as I watched Danny take his first run.  I was just so thrilled for him!  The battery on my camera ran out so I didn't get ONE picture of the rest of the guys out on the slopes.  I was so frustrated with myself.  Oh well.... I guess that means we will just have to go again!

This is Dan receiving his certificate with Jake, one of his instructors.  What a great guy!

Still Catching Up

Here are a few shots from our New Year's Eve outing, 2007.  We went on an old fashioned sleigh ride "over the river and through the woods" at Silver Sage Ranch in Clitherall, MN.  It was such a great time.  Do we look a little cold though?  We did need to bundle up.... My mom and dad came along, as well as Scott and Kristina, the Larsons and the Prestons.  What a fun time!