Scott's "First First Flight"

Congratulations to my brother, Scott who flew the new Citation Ten prototype on its first flight today. As this was the first time Scott flew a new prototype that had never flown before, it was his "first first flight."

 Joel came home and picked up Caleb so they could go and watch the airplane take off.

Caleb thoroughly enjoyed it and was proud of his Uncle!

 The first flight was a success.

The Bean Skit

Eliana, Joanna, Cousin Sam, Aunt Sharon, & Caleb put on a skit for the whole family.  It was pretty funny!

For a very professional video with excellent lighting, great sound, no children talking in the background and absolutely no children kicking the videographer, watch the video below!  Enjoy.

Some Huskers!

I made hats for some of the Husker fans in our family!

We claim this one  :)

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Tina's family was all able to be here for Christmas again this year. We had a great time together!

Look what happens when Grandma & Grandfather walk away.

Canoeing

Part of the gang heading out canoeing.  I think this was a first for most of the kids. 
Photo borrowed from my cousin's blog!

Favorite sound of the day - Hearing Sharon and Joanna laughing after their boat tipped!!

Christmas Group Photo

Here's Tina's side of the family. Aww - love them all!

Visitors

My Grandparents came for a visit! Patty and Dan drove them down after their visit at their house and were able to stay for the weekend.

Karis could not wait to see baby Mark. She loves the baby.


Cousin Katie & Karis had fun playing together and especially enjoyed Uncle Dan's horsey rides.

Fun Visit

Joel's mom, dad, sister Beth, and brother Steve were able to come down and enjoy some time in Williamsburg with us. We had a fun visit.

My New Nephew

Welcome to my new nephew Mark! Isn't he cute?
He's 2 days old here and heading home from the hospital.
Another baby with a full head of hair.
Congrats Dan & Patty!!
Born 8/13/10

Train to Albuquerque

On our last day in NM, I (Joel) took the older 3 kids on a train ride to Albuquerque.

Headin' upstairs.

Caleb loves trains.

The early morning departure caught up to Eliana & Joanna.

Caleb was happy to keep looking out the window.

At the Albuquerque Aquarium, looking around.

They had a large jellyfish tank.

Caleb getting sucked up by a large jellyfish.

After the aquarium, we headed to the nearby gardens.

There was an area that was a children's magical garden where everything was huge. It reminded us of the movie "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids."

Just a fun shot, inside a large, glass building.

Caleb & Eliana especially liked the outdoor electric trains.

We were on a balcony looking down at this guy. We think he was hungry.

The mummy kids.

Map boy

I managed to tucker the kids out in the afternoon too.

Until I told them I would buy them some ice cream.
Ice cream = instant rejuvenation!

Tuckered out and ready to head back.

Eliana getting in some reading.

Getting silly - It was a fun day!

Downtown Santa Fe

Some random pictures from a walk in downtown Santa Fe.

Karis loved this big kitty.

Caleb liked this mailbox!

We visited a cathedral.

This is a famous prayer that has been put to music.

This would help in Kansas.

This is a bronze statue of a mother reading a book to her girls.