This past Saturday we had our annual pierogi making day at my mom and dad's house. We had such a blast and everyone was able to come and help. We made almost 500 pierogi this year!!!



Each year the boys are a little more curious and eager to help. Here is Owen man rolling out some dough!

We can't wait for our Polish Thanksgiving next week!

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Jill

First snowfall 2013

We had our first snowfall today and it was so pretty and yet so cold! It started right when I was picking Owen up from school......it was beautiful! I always love the first snowfall of the year.

The boys enjoyed watching it fall and build up on our deck. It was a wet snow but snow nonetheless.


And I must say that this snowfall came at a great time. Kris spent the weekend cleaning out the garage so that I could park in there. It has been over five, yes five years since I have parked in the garage and our last house didn't even have a garage, so this is definitely note worthy. Owen has to help me park in the garage because the new car is so long that I literally only have about 3 inches to spare. But Owen helped today and did an amazing job!!! Such a good helper!




Till next time....

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Jill

Family pics 2013

my blogging recently has been sparse. I'm trying to keep up the best I can. My best friend lost her five year old boy to brain cancer about six weeks ago, so I've had a hard time blogging about my family. Please pray for my friend as it is such a tough battle for her right now. Even tough I talk/text her everyday I cannot begin to imagine how much pain she is in, I mean I can imagine a little because every time I think about it (which is often) I get sick to my stomach and my eyes instantly start to well up with tears.

That's what has been on my mind.....my best friend who wants so badly to have her little boy back.....and I have my perfect little family.... it almost doesn't feel fair that I can blog pictures of my family.....healthy....happy.....lucky.....blessed!!!!

But my life has to continue in the midst of her grief. I feel guilty often for what I have that I once took for granted. So these past few months as she has been dealing with her loss the best way she can, I've been loving up my boys every second I can. I know all things through Him happen for a reason, and I believe that her situation has given me a better perspective, more appreciation for what I do have, and I'm learning not to take anything for granted. I just can't get enough of my little family and feel anxious when my boys are not in my sight.

Today my sister took family pictures of us. Up to this point I was not going to send out Christmas cards this year, the only year I haven't had any motivation to do so. And for those of you who know me, really know me, any chance for a photo op with my family is an occasion I wouldn't miss. I'm coming around a little bit.....still not certain I will send any out but appreciating the opportunity to have these pictures of my precious family who I love beyond belief.

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Jill

My house....divided!

We've had a divided house since kris and I were married. I've been a State fan and kris has been a faithful Michigan fan.....so naturally our boys are divided as well. I thought for sure I would win Owen over to my side (green and white) but kris somehow won him over. I did however manage to snag Wyatt to cheer for Michigan state.

Tonight's game was so much fun in our divided house. Mostly fun because my team won!!!!

I had to snap this quick picture of the boys all decked out for the day!

Go Michigan state!!! Owen even told me tonight that he just may start cheering for green and white....we shall see!!



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Jill