Mary & Joseph

One horse open sleigh

Cutie in the kitchen

Preparing for parties and making Christmas treats is more fun with a little sweetie to help with sprinkles. Love you, Rachel!

This week

A special night out with the girls to see the Nutcracker ballet, a pretty Christmas tree from the backyard, and a fruitcake from Tobies for a belated birthday cake for Della.

July baby

Yes, it's official.  We've seen this little person on an ultrasound.  Can't wait to snuggle this baby this summer!

First ski of the season

Good snow & happy kids. So great to be out on the trails again! Yeah, winter!

Snow!

So excited for the first real snow of the year! Outside playing by 8 o'clock this morning...

Thanksgiving feast

Blessed to share a meal or two with the Bettendorf and Lemke folks.

Gobble Gallop

Great way to start the day! Team Bettendorf was well represented.

Digger

We have a digger working in our yard today. Hans wants a good view!

Ranch Highlights

Another fun western adventure. Special thanks to grandpa and grandma for feeding, loving, & entertaining our crew.

Hannah made meat

My little Puggle

Protein?

Rachel: "mom, can I share some of this protein with Lars?"

Deer hunting

A great weekend with cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparents, & big deer.