It's Finished!

And will be delivered to Camp Okoboji tomorrow for the auction. Do you know that there are approximately 1200 knots in this little quilt? I think that it turned out pretty good if not cute! Another great project by the 4 sisters and a mom! (with some added help this year from Allie and Emily--thanks!)



Wanted to include a little project going on at our house by Buena Vista University. It seems that we have a nest of crows in our tall evergreen by the garage. A professor from the university and his students have been tracking them. Two weeks ago they came and climbed the tree to retrieve the babies and tag them. It was quite interesting to watch and we learned a lot.







The babies should be learning to fly now, and we did see one on the ground yesterday--quite visible with his orange tags. The parents were very watchful and vocal. I don't know if he ever got off the ground but didn't think I wanted to help him with all that cawing going on.

As Promised

Ok, Kristi has a valid point. We have not been very good about "Keepin' Up". We all have a lot of pictures from our recent trip to Mazatlan, but I won't bore you with some of them. But as promised, we did manage to have a drink for all of you, perhaps even more??? This picture is just one of them. Unfortunately, the names do not show up clearly. But rest assured--you were all thought of as we drank them! Did we get carried away you ask?? As Tony keeps saying, "What happens in Mazatlan, stays in Mazatlan!" We did have a few "Did I do that??" moments. And we also had some "Ahhhhh" moments.
Even though Mike and I only stayed a few days, it was really nice to get away. The weather was great, a little cooler than last year, but still enjoyable. And the coconut shrimp--just makes my mouth water thinking about it! But one of the best parts of being there, aside from being with family, is seeing a beautiful sunset every evening! Until next time. . . . .

Just couldn't resist

Not much to say--just thought that someone should blog. We are all happy that mom is doing better. Becky has been a godsend to her this past week. We are anxious to see what the doctors tell her tomorrow; that is if she can get to Sioux City. We are expecting a little snow tonight and tomorrow. Carole and Becky will be traveling with her. Becky will stay in Sioux City tomorrow night as her flight leaves at 6:55 AM Tuesday.

Just thought I would post a picture of the little guy--growing like crazy! He was 2 1/2 months in this picture.

Merry Christmas!!

Love, Becky, Rodney, Zip and Eliza (&Kristi)

December Birthdays

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Have Birthday dear Diane, Jason, Mike, Tami, Josh and Tony--------------------Happy Birthday to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Birthday wishes to each and everyone and hope your day is or was extra special.

Dylan meets G-Grandma!

Just wanted to share a picture with you of mom meeting her new great-grandson. Dylan slept through most of family gathering on Saturday. No worse for the wear--although we haven't talked to Jason or Chrissy today to see what kind of attitude he has.