Monday, November 12, 2012

November 9, 2012

Happy 2nd birthday Jack! Hard to believe that this big, healthy, happy boy was 9 weeks premature when he was born!

November 8, 2012

Ah.... time to relax together after a long week of Reuben gone many evenings with parent-teacher conferences.

November 7, 2012

Nora's stocking came today!

November 6, 2012

The girls helped me vote. :)

November 5, 2012

Happy Monday morning!

November 4, 2012


Sunday brunch makers. :)

Friday, November 9, 2012

November 3, 2012

3 little friends watching a movie together in PJs while their parents finally had a chance to catch up. 
It was our debut family pizza night get-together. :)

November 2, 2012

Happy Nora-girl today, even after her 4 month appointment and shots! 
Stats: 13 lbs 13 oz and 26 inches.

November 1, 2012

Apparently Alena wanted to continue Halloween today by taking a turn in the bee costume while coloring.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

October 31, 2012

Our little bee and fairy princess. 
Poor Nora got thrown in the bee outfit for a quick picture between outings with Alena- ha! :)

October 30, 2012

The girls with Great Grandpa Bonnema on his 80th birthday! We surprised him by showing up for coffee and cookies! We love him!

Monday, October 29, 2012

October 29, 2012

 Melt. My. Heart.

October 28, 2012

My mom, sister, sister-in-law, and I went out for a great afternoon at Rose's. However, I forgot to take a picture there, so we had Alena take one of us when we got back to my house. 
This is her new hobby, yet to be improved. :)

October 27, 2012

Celebrating Grandpa Bonnema's 80th birthday at our large family gathering! Here he is with 6 of his 17 great-grandchildren.

October 26, 2012

First wagon ride with both girls! 

October 25, 2012

My view while waiting for the elevator at the end of my work "week." 

October 24, 2012

The abundant spread of veggies at the second-to-last CSA pick-up of the year.

October 23, 2012

Time for Halloween cut-out cookies!

October 22, 2012

Playing in the leaves on a warm fall day. Simple joy.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

October 21, 2012

Alena eating a light lunch with her cousins Avery, Evie, and Adeline before our drive home today. She had so much fun with them this weekend!