Snowy Days

We have been lucky enough here in Nebraska the last few weeks to have ski snow (although most Nebraskans would say this is not lucky at all!). Here are a few pics from our snowy fun.

A wonderful memory

On December 23rd my biggest fan, my inspiration, and my mom passed peacefully with all of us around her. She is part my most wonderful memories, and she will be missed.

Finn was the light of her life, and now little man asks about grandma almost every night. He says she is in the stars. We all miss her so much.

But before she was Finn's gramma, she was my momma.
I love you mom...thank you, for everything.

Turkey Day

We had a wonderful trip to Colorado over Thanksgiving with our friends Brett and Jen (and Bennett and Callie). We got some skiing in, some turkey eatin', swimming, and more! Here is a link to our pictures.

Finn's first school picture! (1yr 10months old)

Welcoming Winter

Friday night we had our first snow of the season. We just had to go out and play in it. Here are some pictures from our snow fun!

Happy Halloween!

Halloween was a blast! We were a star wars family. Even our friend Curtis from California came to visit and was chewy! Finn loved going up to the houses and getting candy. He was always the first in line, but surprisingly didn't ask to eat too much candy. I'm sure he'll get the hang of that next year. We had a great time with Curtis, even took him to Iowa via the Bob Kerry pedestrian bridge.

On Friday night my PA class had a gathering at Vala's pumpkin patch. Finn loved the tractors and goats. It was a great weekend!

Welcoming Charles Paul

My best friend in the whole world Amy (and Steve) had a baby! Charles Paul AKA Charlie was born on Friday October 22nd. We were all lucky enough to scoot up to Minneapolis for the weekend and meet the newest member of the family. Not surprising Amy was up and moving and looking fabulous less than 24 hours later. She is amazing!

Big brothers Doug and James were very excited to meet "popcorn" (glad they decided to change his name, I do like Charlie a bit more). Finn liked to call him Chachi and he ADORED him, just so interested in his every squeak and move and very concerned when he cried. We are all very happy everyone is healthy and happy and home safe!

Click here for more pictures and a couple videos!

Long overdue

Mr Bike!

Well, we have be very busy since "Momma" started school. But I live to tell the tale and am enjoying the vigorous learning, so far... And Finn has been a trooper at daycare and with Great Aunt Chris and Great Uncle Ray (on Tuesdays). He comes home almost every day from daycare with an accident report (go figure, he is a TRUE boy!). Finn's latest and greatest include a new love for choo choo's (especially Salty), playing his harmonica or recorder, looking for buggies, and saying NO (which he says very clearly). We are all adjusting to our new lives and finally getting into the swing of things. Jason and Finn flew to St. Louis by themselves a couple weekends ago and had a great time, despite leaving mom behind. We got out yesterday for a nice canoe adventure and today Jason took Finn on a wonderful hike. We are looking forward to a beautiful Nebraska fall as the leaves are starting to turn and the cool smell is in the air. Hope all is well with all of you!
love, nicki

Canoeing at Lake Cunningham with Brookey!