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Wedding Eve Photos

2009-02-27T17:07:00.001-06:00

Photobucket Album

Wedding Eve Party

2009-02-27T16:39:00.001-06:00

By Special Request

2009-02-27T16:06:00.006-06:00

Yes its been a long time since we have posted an update. No particular reason other than its more fun when there are pictures and posting photos can be a hassle.

Everything is pretty much the same but very different. Little Ely is growing up. Big Ely is working. The weiner dogs are getting older and are still crazy. The economy is going to hell and healthcare got a first class seat. So my job requires greater attention as we quickly try to respond to the dramatic changes in reimbursement, patient volumes (dropping), and trying to manage expenses all while trying to motivate employees to do more with less. I'm glad I have the chance to be a part of healthcare at this crazy time, but I worry more now than ever since I have a child to take care of.

Oh, one other thing-Ely and I decided to get married. We got married on January 31st. we had a big sledding and game party at the ski chalet the night before.

I have attached a few photos of the big wedding day.

The photographer is a colorful local. She took over 1000 pictures!!

I am quite pleased to say that the chocolate mocha cake was made by yours truly. It was a bit crooked-but a mighty fine effort.

splash

2008-08-19T19:00:00.003-05:00

finally got a red tomato from the garden. we have dozens of tomatoes and they are all green. have "put up" almost 20 quarts of raspberries-jams and sauce. yum

Stylin

2008-08-05T20:17:00.002-05:00

Photos from the Blueberry festival and at the cabin. He thinks its funny to wear sunglasses.

had his first visit to a daycare. so far so good. Big Ely stayed with him the whole time. They took a field trip to the park and had pizza delivered. Will have him go another day with us there. Then have him stay an hour or so by himself another day. Hopefully he will get used to it.

He has become quite personable. But he does need to spend time with more kids.

August

2008-08-05T20:02:00.003-05:00

Eventhough the vegetable garden hasn't fully hit its stride-summer is winding down. It has been a great summer. Good weather and fun stuff. I have included some photos to bore you all. The flower garden is looking good. We dug up our courtyard and put in a small garden and plan to put down pavers.

Water, Water Everywhere...

2008-07-30T19:53:00.002-05:00

We had overturned the pool to empty it. YKW was in need of water. Make sure and turn up the volume.

Yes We Have No Bananas

2008-07-30T17:15:00.003-05:00

Here is Ely giving the sign for banana. We have been keeping the bananas in the fridge (yuck) because of fruit flies (yuck).

He knew to go to the fridge and whine for them there.

Photo Updates

2008-07-13T18:41:00.003-05:00

Long overdue. A couple of really cute ones. Some that show the ugly truth where he is getting his dressing change. What a trooper.

What is in the Cupboard

2008-06-02T20:14:00.002-05:00

Loves to play in the Tupperware cupboard. Somehow he managed to get completely in there-standing up even!!

Pictures of He

2008-06-02T19:10:00.001-05:00

Some pictures from Florida

Update

2008-05-31T09:13:00.003-05:00

Long time since updating.
Lets see. Was sick for about a week, then took a week vacation to Florida to see the grandparents.

Ninnimuggins did great on the trip, but turned into another child once we got to Grandma and Grandpa's house. He would not let anyone else touch him or sometimes even look at him. But have deduced that it was because he was getting ready to walk completely on his own.

Also had his first birthday there. Had a party with everyone including Auntie and Uncle Sid.

Another party here yesterday. Short video of gift from Auntie Sharon and Uncle Scott.

Mother's Day

2008-05-11T13:53:00.003-05:00

First Mother's Day. Went to GEL for brunch

woke up in middle of night and there were big heavy snowflakes. Ugghh

But it has warmed up and snow is now melting.

Now we are jumping around in our new black shoes.

Tantrum #734

2008-05-04T18:17:00.003-05:00

had a busy weekend. all travelled to Duluth to attend the funeral of Jeff Nelson. What a great guy.

Anyway, YKW is very tired and cranky.

ps. May 4th and its snowing again. Enough is enough.

Walkin In Ely

2008-04-30T19:05:00.002-05:00

Well he started walking today.

Spaghetti Dinner

2008-04-27T17:14:00.002-05:00

Warm and Sunny

2008-04-04T18:27:00.002-05:00

Taking a walk around the deck while big Ely grills our dinner

All Homemade

2008-04-02T17:27:00.001-05:00

i made the outfit and Aleta made the sweater and hat

Video Problems

2008-04-02T17:22:00.003-05:00

Last 2 videos wouldnt upload. Darn it

So will have to make do with some pictures. Here is one from Easter

Scream

2008-03-21T16:00:00.003-05:00

Got back from spending the day at the hangar getting the snowmobiles ready to put away. Just Ely, Ely, and Sal. Katie got a trip to the vet.
Now everyone is home and E2 is in a very good mood.

Daily Mail

2008-03-20T19:13:00.004-05:00

Received presents from Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Bruce, and Aunt Faye
Great fun opening. Socks, pajamas, shirts, and money for the college fund.

See video of the biscuit eater

Good Friday-don't have to work.
Sunny and not as warm today. So what. Lots of snow melt.
Katie has a bum toe. Broke the nail off at the quick and the nerve is still attached. Poor girl.

2008-03-14T03:50:00.002-05:00

Referral

2007-06-23T10:55:00.000-05:00

After writing lots of letters (and checks), fedexing, checking adoption lis serves, we finally completed our dossier and then received our I171H in May.

The last week of May we received our approval. On June 14th, Sonya called with a referral on Yohely (yo Ely, yo Ely).

He was born on May 28, 2007. He was 7lbs and initial MD visit has him healthy. Ely and I discussed the referral during a nice dinner at the Burntside Lodge.

Didnt take much discussion. Yohely is now waiting to go home with us.

06/21-received our first baby present from Linnea Renner. A super soft, blue blanket. Its darling.

06/22-I received a call from Ashley at the agency-we received approval to get DNA testing done. This means that once the testing is done of Mom and Baby (and it matches), then Ely and I can go visit our son. The average wait time for results seems to be around 10 days.

it seems as though the process is Guatemala is starting to speed up to pre-Bush visit times (about 6 months).

Caroline from the agency is in Guat and will be sending additional pictures.

Application has been sent!!

2007-04-04T20:53:00.000-05:00

I sent in the application to the USCIS. It required copies of so many things and of course, lots of money. After they receive the application and do ????? I will receive an appointment to have my fingerprints done in Duluth. After that, they do ????? and then send me a preapproval to adopt or deny my application. The wait is on!!!

Happy Me!!

2007-04-04T20:31:00.000-05:00

Going North!!

2004-11-08T19:55:00.000-06:00

Have been offerred a job in Ely Minnesota. Just a little farther North-but a million miles away from everything.

2004-09-29T21:14:00.000-05:00

Contest for Hall Family Members (and extended family members). Guess the subject of the photo and receive a prize from the prize closet.

2004-09-29T09:22:00.000-05:00

A sunny day in the neighborhood.
Frost last night

Raptors Count-Hawk Ridge

2004-09-28T22:24:00.000-05:00

The Raptors are flying
Check out the numbers!
http://hawkridge.org

Update on the Parental Units

2004-09-27T20:13:00.000-05:00

Well, Mom and Dad are back home safe following the hurricane. Just got back the electricity in time for the post hurricane party.

But this is enough.
Still trying to get them to move to Minnesota for the season, and back to Florida for the Winter.

2004-09-26T23:40:00.000-05:00

Ah, but doesn't this make is all seem worthwhile?

2004-09-26T23:39:00.001-05:00

Same place-different season

2004-09-26T23:39:00.000-05:00

Island life in Minnesota???

Duh!1??

2004-09-26T23:09:00.000-05:00

I am still not sure what a blog is, if its a good thing to have, and the down side of blogdom.
We will see.