Heide Ho Ho Ho

We enjoyed an early Christmas with my side of the family this past weekend. We have been celebrating early for years and that generally means everyone can make it.  The only member missing was my nephew Michael who is living in San Francisco. We changed it up and instead of a traditional turkey/ham we had lasagna. It was a nice change, dishes were done much quicker, and my kids ate like piglets. There were tons left over and my kids ate like piglets for a second time the next day. We watched Grumpy Old Men and Christmas Vacation. My kids got a video game that kept them enthralled much longer than I care to admit. Come….meet my family.

Here is my gorgeous mother. It’s because of her we all get spoiled and fed so well while we are there. Isn’t this a great picture of her? I just love it.

This is my dad and my sister Lisa.

 

 

 

 

This is Lisa’s boy Matthew. With him is Sarah. I am not quite sure what to call her, exactly. But we sure hope she’s around a long time.

 

 

 

 

 

This is Lisa’s youngest Mitchell. He’s all grown up and drove down himself, stayed overnight with my parents, and went back to Lakeville the next day. Cripes, it’s like he’s an adult or something.

 

 

 

 

My brother Rick and his wife Tracy. We used to live next door (yes, directly next door) to them for years. I miss that. My brother and I are almost exactly ten years apart.

 

 

 

 

 

This is Rick’s oldest Cameron. I apologize for the blurry picture. I have no idea what happened. And of course, because he was next to me, I didn’t take any other pictures of him.

 

 

 

My brother’s youngest, Calvin, and my other sister Carrie.

 

 

 

 

 

Carrie’s only child, Devon, and her husband Bud. Could they be more gorgeous?

 

 

 

 

Last but not least, my two wee ones…..

 

 

Again, my speed light was my best friend. Why this little piece of equipment decided to start working is beyond me. I swear I have tried it before and it never got shots like these. No editing on color at all was needed. I am using one of my old lenses (not my new one) and my parents downstairs is dark…I have never been able to get shots this decently down there ever. Love it!!

Hope you have a great week. School was out at noon today. We are getting hit with a huge storm again. Off to watch the Vikes play the Bears on the U of M field. Crazy!!

Love,

LB