Mike is a working man

Hey, its Mike! ON his way to his first day of work. Yes, he is a working man and is so excited. Doesnt he look handsome???

Happy Halloween

Ok, so they are growing up too fast. I think this might be the last year they actually dress up. Madison wanted to be an Earth Fairy, which had wind ( green wings) water ( blue leggings) earth ( blue dress ) and fire ( red headband which she didnt have on here. The boys wanted to be skaters, what else? But they made them scary skaters, cause these ones were broken. I didnt let them break any bones, but roughing up old jeans was definitely something that Mike helped with. They headed out to the garage and used files, sander drill and destroyed their jeans. We went to the church first for Trunk or Treat, then headed back so they could hang out in Aprils Grandpas back yard for a bonfire complete with glowsticks. YAY FOR HALLOWEEN!

one more snowy shot

This one is going to be my desktop for sure! Notice that awesome snow in the mesh of the fence? usually I dont even notice the lines of wire, but this morning it was AMAZING!

October snow flowers

This past weekend we all woke up to find some beautiful snowy sights. Although the kiddies are not excited since they want to be outside playing yet, I sure loved taking a few photos. This is one of my fave shots!

Auntie Barbie Doll

I just love my Auntie Barb. When we were little, my cousin Julie and I called her Auntie Barbie Doll...here she is with my parents this past summer in 2009. Arent they cute? My Dad and her have such family resemblance.

Back to music in the house

Ok the kiddies got their instruments out the other day to practice for the first time this year. WHY is there a big smile on Matts face? Read the folder that Adam is holding...it says summer band packet. Seriously, this was a couple days before school started and he just found the folder. Adam, Adam, what are we to do with you kid?

Matt played Trumpet before and the notes started easily for him. He remembered more than he thought he would. I cant wait for the first band concert!!!

Maddie is excited to play in band this year for the first time. She picked out the clarinet, and is so happy to toot on that thing all day long. I bet she will be amazing in no time. I think she is following in Saras footsteps, as practicing will help her improve and they are both go getters. Sara SKYPED the other night, and all the kids got out their instruments to play for her. It was SO LOUD!!! :) They are such talented kiddies though. All of them.

First Day of School 2009

I just cannot believe that Mike is already a Junior and will be a grown up too soon. He is 16, loves driving and cant wait to finish high school. Can somebody please find the kid a job? :)

Madison, Matt and Adam are headed for Jackson Middle School...their bus runs about 45 minutes after Mikes, so that means that much time for three of them to hit the bathroom, showers, breakfast and get out the door. They did great for the first day, and the schedule was posted last night as to who goes where when. WHEW! They all have maps for their 7 classes, color coded, with the schedules on the back. Jackson is a HUGE school, so this made them feel much better after we did this. No hugs anymore, they are big kids now.

Maddie is in 6th grade at Jackson, and is excited to go to the same school with Adam and Matt. No kindergarten kids on a middle school bus, this is big kid school.

Adam has done this before, as Jackson was his school last year. He helped a lot walking the other two around this summer, and letting them know that even a big school can have a small school feel. I just know they will all do super this year! Adam is in 7th grade and is 12 this fall.

Matt is excited to get started and already knows a bunch of kids in his classes. He compared schedules with the neighborhood kids and has the first two classes with Adam and Josh too. Matt is 12 and in 7th grade this fall as well. He is pretty happy that he starts shop class.
Can you believe its only been two weeks since their back to school haircuts???

With a quick wave and a bye Mom, they were off down the road. It was so cute how they all walked and talked, without looking back. They will be just fine!

Still no looking back, now that is a good sign:)

Bye kiddies!!! Have a great first day at school.

Sara goes to college

So here she is. Our College girl, taking off for Morris, MN just a week and a half ago. WOW time flies. Of course we had to take a famous photo of her on the front steps since she wont be at home with the other kiddies when the first day of school rolls around.

Who loves camping?

I have a lot to share soon but here is Dave and his Dad Ken setting up the tent for a trial run...can you guess who just went camping last weekend???

Maddie is 11!

Well we had the busiest of weekends, starting with a big party for Maddie at the scrapbooking house that I have been hosting my stamping events at. Her friends came to play, then we had a big sleepover, pancake breakfast on Saturday morning, then family came at 1 for ice cream cake. WHEW! Life is good. Maddie is 11 now and starting Middle School this fall with Adam and Matt. Mike will be right across the street at the high school. And the girls of course in college. Time is just flying!

Maddie and the strawberries

So Friday, we decided to make it a strawberry pickin morning. Maddie and I headed over next door to the Bauer Berry Farm in Dayton. I had a blast with her watching her diligence picking. She did a great job !!!

sara is all set to go

Sara is all registered at college now, and ready to start at the University of Minnesota, Morris. We went there yesterday to get it all finalized and had a GREAT TIME together. Finished of course at DQ for the perfect finale...We love you Sara!

Maddie graduated too

Just a quick note showing off Maddie as she graduated from 5th grade and the DARE program here in Dayton, MN. This is her teacher from 5th grade, Mrs Stevens. She sure had a long year with many days out sick, but she did great and caught right back up.

SHE DID IT! What an amazing week. Sara graduated from Robbinsdale Cooper High School Thursday June 4th, her party was the 6th and we had a blast. Then its sleepin in time! Hey Sara, where are you???? Yeah, all I heard was zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Mikey is 16!

I just had to share this cute photo of our big guy Mike. Now that he is 16, time will really fly so it was important to me that I capture his birthday really well. I painted the window, which by the way is HUGE! but not so when big Mike is next to it. Happy Birthday DUDE!

Maddie has a big owie!

Poor baby! Madison took the hedge clippers to her head when Dad was cutting back the wall of growth in our side yard. Maddie was helping and stepped in to grab some of the clippings when Dad swung back with the clippers. We are VERY grateful and blessed that it was here as its SO super close to the eyes.

It is a busy week, we are preparing for Saras grad party coming this Saturday June 6th. Oh the foliage just takes over out here in the sticks. Yes we live absolutely in the sticks. Here is more proof. Today in our front yard? A female deer!!!

You are INVITED! Here is the wonderful invite made just for Saras grad party, coming in just two weeks. I cant believe how she has grown up so fast. She is a true blessing and wonderful part of our family. CONGRATS SARA!

A new photo

I had to share this photo. Yesterday Bonnies sister Mel lost her hubby Al. We all gathered at her house and I just had to get a shot of my sister, brother Bonnie and me. Here we all are.

Saras Amazing prom photos

Sharing our lovely daughters photos from prom today. I took them bunch of them at home in our backyard. I just love her versatility in posing for me. Gosh if I could do this for a living huh? So here she is, our amazing Sara all dressed up for the Senior Prom! CLICK HERE

A cute email

Adam sent this to our fave online skateboarder Rob Dyrdek, and he is hoping to get a reply...isnt it cute?
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Rob, if you're actually reading this, then it worked. My name is Adam Brisse, I am 12, I live in Minnesota, and I skate.Your Wild Grinders are insane! There's so much little detail it's insane man! My question is why make them in China? Isn't that just like destroying our economy more? I love wild grinders though, I have Emo Crys, Jay Jay, and Jackknife.All three are insane! I couldn't even get any of the other ones! They are sold out! I have a couple suggestions though. First, you should make Jay Jay and Jackknife's hats real, they would sell so fast! Also have you ever considered having Rodney Mullen on your show? My last one is kind of a challenge more than a suggestion. Do you think it's possible to christ air invert? That would mean a lot to me, being a kid to broke too buy a new deck, to have a pro skater do a move that I have been thinking about, wondering if it was possible for days.So, thanks for reading this, you know if you did,before throwing it away.


One of your huge fans,
Adam

Sharing Easter Photos with you

My Nephew Johnny, oops I think he is going by John now. He is a big kid now!!!
TOTALLY into their haul from the egg hunt...Adam and Maddie really scored here!
Adam, as always very into his Easter Candy. Boy do I have photos of him when little!
Gpa Ken Brisse, David, David my bro, my Daddy Gpa John

My nephew John, and his big sister Erika. Arent they cute???
Sara snuck away to see what was in her basket:)
Ok, left to right, back first is Maia, Erika, Sara, Mike, Adam and the front row is John, Gma Ginny, Gpa John, and Maddie.
Just the kiddies here. We always line them up in front of the fireplace left to right, oldest to youngest. Maia 19, Erika 17, Sara 17, Mike 15, Adam 12, Maddie 10, John 8

My beautiful girlies. Sara, Maddie and Maia
Maia, me and Sara
My bro David, and me
Mike and Mom
Sara and Mom
Sweet sisters. Madison and Sara Lynn
Maddie and Maia goofin around
Grandma Ginny, my mom.

Madison and Maia.