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Saturday, December 11, 2010

4 years ago



Four years ago I married my best friend.
Since our anniversary landed on Thanksgiving this year we decided to celebrate the following weekend. Dan really out did himself to ensure it was a special weekend!! 

He surprised me with tickets to the WILD (I LOVE hockey) This was a such a sweet thing since he doesn't really care for hockey. We had great seats! Once again we went into over time and then lost in a shoot out.. .it was a fun game! I even saw Dan getting a little excited during the game. 





He also bought tickets to the Nutcracker Ballet. It was so much fun! Dan had never been to a ballet so it was fun to see what the thought. For me, it brought back such great childhood memories of going to this with my family. The theater was absolutely gorgeous! 




We spent the weekend downtown St. Paul at the St. Paul Hotel where we spent our wedding night four years ago. 
St. Paul Hotel
Celebrating 100 years

View from our room
Overlooking Rice Park and Ordway Theater
Dan's parents surprised us with a gift card to the restaurant that were were going to for dinner. 
After a great dinner we ended the night with  a carriage ride around St. Paul and a walk in Rice Park with all the lights and ice skating!

The carriage we rode in



Rice Park


Nutcracker in Rice Park


 It was a great way to celebrate our marriage and all that we have been through and anticipate what the future holds! 

Happy Anniversary Dan. I love you.


SNOW!!!

We are in the middle of a great snow storm!! We have a TON of snow and more on the way. I am so thankful for such a great dad!!! He came over on his tractor and plowed us out!!! Just one of the perks of living by them! It was fun to see all the neighbors peering from the windows as he worked his magic!! 

The deer and other holiday decorations under snow!

Where are front steps?
Help on the way...
Not only for us but for some kids that were stuck!

My great Dad coming to save us!! 


What an AWESOME DAD and his toys! 
The neighbors watched in amazement...
 tractors in my neighborhood are not "normal" sightings 
Thanks Dad for having such a servants heart!!  
Love you.



Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!!!



Thanksgiving
For each new morning with its light.
For rest and shelter of the night.
For health and food.
For love and friends.
For everything thy goodness sends.

Ralph Waldo Emerson  (1803-1882)


We pray this years bring forth many things to be thankful for.
We are thankful for your love and friendship

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Family Wedding...

John and Alicia

John and Alicia were married this past October and it was a great family event. We were able to see the entire Mach family. John, Jennie and Ella even were able to make it from Bolivia!!!!  It was especially fun for Dan and I as we were able to go back to where we lived in college and during our first year of marriage. We had a great time connecting with some friends and visiting some of our old stopping grounds. 

Uncle Dan and Ella
Ella had to teach Dan a few dance moves!! 
Groom (John) and proud Mama 


John, Ella and Alicia dancing at the dollar dance



Ella and her daddy dancing... priceless

Parents of the groom
Tim and Bev




Wednesday, November 3, 2010

More Halloween...

These linded the driveway for the trick or treaters




Flying bats! 

Flying bats and fog





Glow in the dark mirror

We hope you had a safe and fun Halloween. 

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Happy Halloween Preview

Just a sneak peek of Halloween...


Bringing home our pumpkins 
Front Door

Which one do you like best???
We compete every year since we have been married... let us know which one was your favorite!! 






Just a peek at our yard... more to come