Sunday, October 25, 2009

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THANK YOU, RACHEL!!!

Our dear Rachel sent a wonderful box of South Korean treats and goodies a few weeks ago. We are slow to say Thank-you, but we so enjoyed every, thoughtful thing she sent!
Thank you, Thank you, Rachel! We were all so thrilled and had a great time opening that big box and looking at every interesting and unfamiliar and semi-familiar thing you sent!

Our Soccer Girls

Lilly and Jane's soccer games are coming to an end next Saturday morning. As cold and wet as it is getting...that's pretty okay with me. They have had fun, but it's a good time to end and start up again in Spring.
In the meantime, Ben and Alex are practicing twice a week and don't play games until Spring. However, they do have a scrimmage this Wednesday, under the lights at the BIG Soccer Complex. They are really excited!! Hopefully, I'll remember my camera.

The "Other" Homecoming in East Lansing

This was John and friends going off to the homecoming dance the at East Lansing High School the week before. Pasha and friends decided not to go and stayed home --- something to do with the game and the outcome the night before, I think.

A Very Happy Homecoming

Last week-end we had a great week end with JO-Ellen and friends for MSU Homecoming. As many of you know Jo-Ellen was the co-Grand Marshall in the MSU Homecoming Parade and Pete's football team was honored for it's MSU defensive record of the last 65 years...it was quite a week-end!
The attached pictures are some of the high lights. Needless to say, it was a week-end to remember!

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Happy Birthday Aidan!

Happy Birthday to my sweet black haired baby boy, Aidan!!! I can't believe you are 11 today! What a wonderful fun birthday celebration you made for all of us!

Aidan decided to invite his friends to the "Zap Zone" for lazer tag and bumper car rides, pizza and cake. Tonight we had our traditional Wheeler/Addison-Kakela football watching, chili eating, birthday party celebration. At half time we sing Happy Birthday, eat cake and ice cream...then go back to the game!

Our sweet Aidan decided several weeks ago that he would like to celebrate his birthday with his friends, but he would like them to donate food to the local Red Cross food pantry instead of giving him gifts. He is worried about all of the people in our community who in need of food and clothing and homes and jobs.

We are so proud of him and his concern for others that we can't help sharing all of these fun pictures!

You're the best Aidan!!! We love you more than you will ever know!!!