Well, this was a nice, long and relaxing weekend. After a full school and work week it was nice to enjoy the spring air, sitting and chatting with the hubby and letting the kids run around with all their friends. We had originally planned to go with my parents to go see USA play in the medal rounds tonight however mom and dad decided it would be to late for them to drive back to Grand Forks and still make it up for work. After finding this out it was decided that Blaine and Justin would go to the hockey game - just the boys, while Kayla and I would spend the evening together - just the girls. (Kayla is not much for seeing Hockey every weekend :-) We decided that seeing Hannah Montanna was a much better idea for her and I. As I sat in the movie with her tonight listening to her giggle through it and sing along to the songs I realized how quickly she is growing and that before I know it she will be wanting to go to the movies with just her friends and will only be needing me for the ride...... and money of course!

Here's to enjoying a great time with her tonight and hoping she doesn't grow up to fast!

Spring Preview

As anyone involved in Hockey or a fan of Hockey knows Team USA is in town. What a treat for us! We went and saw them play Norway on Thursday, this was by far the best Hockey I have ever seen - unfortunately I was told I could not bring my "professional" (I say this lightly) camera with me and my small one's battery was dead so I was not able to get any pictures. Blaine and Justin went again on Saturday to see USA play Finland, this time Blaine was able to get some pictures but said he had a hard time remembering to take pictures when all he really wanted to do was watch the game. But at least there are pictures to remind us!
















It seems everyone in town had Good Friday off and decided to enjoy the outdoors. We were happy to see all the people buzzing around town and how many friends that we ran into that we had not seen through the long winter months. Much to everyone's relief 'so far' they made it through flood #1 without any water, even our former babysitter who is barely a block away from the river. Not suprising to me she continued to do daycare with all the water turned off in the "daycare area". I am sure her being open was a relief to all the parents; I sure wish our daycare would have been so furtunate.

We spent Easter at home with my relatives coming to join us. It was a great weekend spent with my sister on our girls afternoon out Saturday. Much to my surprise and with out any hints Blaine suggested that she and I should go somewhere and spend a night or heck why not a whole weekend away some time soon. I think we should jump on the chance while the offer is still fresh! Vegas Baby!!

Tonight, I am reminded how close we are to spring...yet still so much into hockey.










And as my nose tells me...summer will not come a day to soon!

After 8 long days at home waiting for the storm(s) to pass it seems as if we are finally getting back to normal. I was finally able to go back to work on Friday after spending most of my days working from home and taking care of the kids; Blaine put the lower two levels of our house back to together and we finally spent some time outside of the house/yard this weekend. Although the kids don't seem to anxious for it I will be happy when they are back in school and back to their evening activities...normal seems so exciting these days.

My dad and niece attended a Father/Daughter - Grandfather/Granddaughter dance this weekend in my hometown. I can't believe how grown up she looks! Here our tomboy little girl is all dressed up - wow - what a beautiful girl she is turning out to be! I can't wait for her to tell me all about it!

For anyone who hasn't received them, we will be delivering the remaining GirlScout cookies this week, we weren't able to make it to all the houses since a lot of them are in the area where most families were asked to leave. Thanks to everyone who purchased some, it made it a very exciting time for Kayla.

Here's to everyone getting back into their houses, back to work, back to school...back to normal. Have a great week and Easter, hope to hear or see you soon!

As the storm passes...

Much to our delight the storm is passing but has left several inches of snow to be moved... and for others...to be thrown. I am pleased to see the kids are out enjoying what we all are so anxious to get rid of.












Rookie on the other hand...just wants someone to play with.

It's getting cold out there!

Well, school is well on it's way and as if looks winter is just around the corner...I am not looking forward to the snow....but mainly not the cold.

Justin had a great football season and is already talking about next year. I am happy to say that I enjoyed this football season too; what a great bunch of parents and kids we had on our team! The cheerleaders were pretty entertaining too!













Blaine is off on his big fishing trip this weekend, glad it's a guy only thing because looking out the front window is as close to water is I want to be these days. Hope they have a great time and catch lots for their suppers!

Blaine has been an avid hunter his whole life and added bow hunting to his list a few years back, much to his delight Justin has always wanted to follow in those footsteps. This year Blaine purchased Justin his first bow and the two of them have been out nightly taking practice shots and going over the rules and safety. I'm not sure which one is more excited about getting it out of the back yard and using real targets.















During the winter it seems that most people's schedules would slow down and that they would stay indoors more to keep warm, this doesn't seem to be the case at our household; I'm not sure if we don't know the rules or if we just choose to ignore the cold. Justin and Kayla both started their Saturday Skating lessons, Justin started Hockey this week, Kayla's gymnastics will be starting up the first week of November and then Basketball along with it in January. I don't remember ever being this busy as a kid...hope this doesn't reveal to much of my age - LOL!!

Think warm thoughts and maybe the sun will shows it's face again soon!

Back to School

I think this might have been the first year that I have not had a tear or two seeing the kids off to school. I will say it was difficult getting back into the swing of things getting the kids ready, backpacks and snacks packed, making sure everyone has everything as we head out the door and leaving me enough time to get to work on time, alas everything went without a hitch for the morning at the Keller house - I wish I could say the same for Youth Commission (the kids daycare) as they forgot to send the group to breakfast the first day.....kids said they were pretty hungry by the time lunch came!
Both of the kids are excited about the teachers they have and the friends that they get to see again. Justin is in the third grade this year and seems optomistic that that this might be the best year yet, Kayla is in the 2nd grade and loves her new teacher and the fact that one of her good friends from first grade is also in the same class. Here's to a great 2008/2009 school year!!

Memorial Weekend

We spent a very busy weekend with friends and family enjoying the "last" weekend of summer before school begins and as the saying goes, we wish we could fit more in each weekend.

On Saturday we spent the day with Missy and Jason Larson at Missy's parents home on Battle Lake; the boys went out tubing while us girls stayed back on shore collecting sea shells, rocks and creating great friendships. We had a great time and can't wait to join them again.

Sunday we packed up again and joined Jason Keller and his family at Silver lake for a picnic and fun in the water. This time we not only went tubing but Jason brought along a jet ski that Justin thinks is the most fun he has ever had on the water.

Monday came all to quick but we insisted on making the most of our last day knowing there were things we also had to do that were more of an indication that summer has come to an end for us. The list grows but we did take down the pool and packed it up for hopefully one more summer next year. Justin and Carter had a great time today with a frog that was found on Sunday; they made it it's own house and with help from dad made trailer hitches so they could pull it around on the back of thier bikes showing it the neighborhood. We didn't see much of Kayla today, she spent most of her day in and out of the neighborhood friends houses trying to stay cool and not get blown away by the wind.

Tomorrow is back to school for the kids and despite their comments it does appear that there is a little excitement amongst them as they pack up their backpacks and pick out the the clothes that they want to wear.
Stay tuned for highlights of their first day later this week!

Getting Started

Starting my first blog was harder then I thought! Hope you come back often to check out what we are up to.

Here are a few pictures for you to see what we have been up to this summer.

The Keller Family

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