Winter Fun

Sunday was such a nice day we decided to enjoy it by going sledding. We drove to town to one of the big hills. We had a blast and we also learned that Ava is not afraid of going down by herself. So before we go sledding next time we need to get another sled.

Here is Braden and I coming to the end of the hill.

Jason and Ava just after they finished going down the hill.

This is Ava and I at the Solway ice rink. Braden and Jason dropped us off at Aaron and Rachel's house before they headed over to the rink for some skating. Jason was kind enough to leave us the sled and once we were done visiting I pulled Ava over to the rink. It is a good thing that Solway is small town and it was a nice day.

Here is Jason playing some hockey with Braden.

Here is Braden with the puck. Braden did a very good job this year being his first time out on the ice since last year. He was able to move around pretty good and was able to pass the puck to Jason. The guys even worked on falling and getting up a few times too. Braden is very excited for skating lessons to start in January.

Christmas 2008

Merry Christmas everyone!

I hope everyone had a safe travel over the holiday weekend and that everyone is healthy.

We had a great time this Christmas. We usually are traveling many places but this year we were able to just relax by only driving to the Grosz family home in Elbow Lake on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve we stayed home and enjoyed a nice ham dinner I cooked and the kids had a great time playing with all of their new toys.

This is Braden and his stocking and castle he received from Santa.
This is Ava and her new baby and crib. She was very excited to get a crib just like baby Jesus.

Here is Braden with his new Red Ryder gun from Jason.

This is Ava opening up her Barbie cash register.

Braden and his new tackle box. Now he will be able to catch all of Harry's fish at the lake.

This is cousin Eric from North Dakota at the Grosz's house. He is Braden wrestling buddy.

This is uncle Keith with Braden's transformers along with Grandma Hattie on the left.

This is Braden with his Star Wars helmet and light saver.

From left to right. Haley, Jenna, Bob, Ava and I relaxing in the living.

Keith, Judy, Grandma Hattie and Papa Doug visiting.

We will be celebrating with the Offerdahl's in January this year. We are going to try something new. We are planning on going to a water park for the weekend. We are very excited and know for sure that the kids will enjoying the break from the snow.

What have those Grinde's been up to?

Sorry it has taken me so long to update you on what we have been doing. I am sorry the photo's are not in any order. Here we are watching the BSU and Crookston playing football. I don't remember the score but we did win.

Jason and Ava enjoying the game. It even got warm once the sun came up. The game took place the first part of October.

The kids were so exited about putting up the Christmas tree this year. Braden want to put it up just after Halloween. We did wait until the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

Here is peanut putting on one of the ornaments.

Here is Braden with a star.

Here is a photo of the kids at Halloween. This year Braden was a pirate and Ava was Sunshine from the Care Bears. She liked it so much that she wanted to be it twice in a row.

Durning hunting season this year Jason headed to North Dakota to get his big buck. We head up to International Falls to hang out with Papa Jim and Grandma Maureen. The kids had a blast playing hockey with Papa on his deck.

We were even able to roast hot dogs outside.

This is Braden's Christmas concert. Braden is in the second row, the first person on the left side. He had a blast and always look forward going to school. I am quite surprised on how much they have taught him already. He is even learning on how to spell. add and subtract.

This is Mrs. Sherwood and Braden after the concert.

Since the it was dark in the gym we had Braden take a photo in front of our tree at home with his Santa hat on.

I hope that all of you are staying warm. Just this weekend we have received tons of snow. Today on the radio the advised no travel.