Today is Gabriel's First Birthday!
Here are a few pictures of him from this morning.
Here are a few pictures of him from this morning.
He isn't feeling too well today, but still manages to smile!
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
CHOPPED!
On Wednesday I had over 9 inches cut off! I will be donating my ponytail to 'Beautiful Lengths' - they make real hair wigs for people with cancer.
It's pretty different to have short hair now. Gabe didn't seem to mind at all - and I like it because he can't pull my hair as easily!
Sunday, January 20, 2008
'Nilla Wafer Head
After being sucked on just enough to get it sticky Gabe applied his vanilla wafer to his head. It sort of looks like a mini beret. He is so Euro stylish... What a cool baby!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Goofing Off
Here is some video of Gabe goofing around tonight after we got home from work. He was in such a happy mood == he's always happy, but he was especially happy tonight!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Gabe's Minnesota Antics
Gabe and I made another trip up to Minnesota for Holly's shower. Gabriel was spoiled by his aunties, uncles, gramma & grampa
He dressed up in a wrestling singlet for the first time. He liked wearing it and walked around like a champ.
He dressed up in a wrestling singlet for the first time. He liked wearing it and walked around like a champ.
He's practicing raising his arm in victory and wearing a medal. He has a lot to live up to!!
And he got a special treat from grampa after all of his hard work!
Hanging out with Uncle Jon
Maplelag
Utilizing some wonderful babysitters (Grampa Flatau & Uncle Mike) I took advantage of some fantastic skiing at Maplelag near Detroit Lakes, MN.
This dog was my constant companion on the trails. I think she was 'herding' me the whole time!
Here are my tools of the trade: skate skis, poles, warm mittens, and fancy new boots
And a stunning self portrait out on the trail. This was taken on the 'Skater's Waltz Extension'
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Little Lutheran
Here are some pictures of Gabe from a few days ago. He was happily walking around and playing!
"I'm going to mail a letter!"
Poached Egg
For some reason I often have a memory of my mom making poached eggs when I was a kid. I don't necessarily remember eating them - but I remember the process of her making them.
Gabe was napping this evening so I decided to make poached eggs for my supper. I did some quick research on the 'net to be sure I knew what I was doing.... And before you know it I was making poached eggs.
I'm not sure why I was taking pictures of the process.... but since I had them I thought I would share them (the process not the eggs).
1 slice of toast cut into quarters, a little salt, freshly ground pepper, margarine....
and voila! A wonderful meal of petite poached egg sandwiches.
Gabe was napping this evening so I decided to make poached eggs for my supper. I did some quick research on the 'net to be sure I knew what I was doing.... And before you know it I was making poached eggs.
I'm not sure why I was taking pictures of the process.... but since I had them I thought I would share them (the process not the eggs).
1 slice of toast cut into quarters, a little salt, freshly ground pepper, margarine....
and voila! A wonderful meal of petite poached egg sandwiches.
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Iowa Caucus
Curiosity got the best of me... so being the good Iowan I am ... I caucused.
The republican caucus for Humboldt County was held at the courthouse in Dakota City. We arrived at about 6:30 (it started at 7) and by the time we made it up the stairs the line was out the door.
Pictured here is one of our parishioners, Kay Kollmorgan.
This is the line as we started to head up the stairs.
Here is the courtroom (where they thought everyone would fit) a few minutes after we got in there. The guy in the lower left of the picture is the other pastor at our church (Pastor Raether).
Here are 2 of the ladies I went with to the caucus. My friend Marla and her daughter Morgan. She is only 13 (Morgan not Marla) but is very interested in politics. They stayed after to help count votes and Morgan will probably be a junior delegate.
Here is a picture of the courtroom as we 'voted'. Voting consisted of writing down the candidate of your choice and your precinct on a piece of paper. They had WAY more people turn out than they expected so as soon as we voted we left the courtroom so others could filter in and cast their vote.
This is the hallway just outside the courtroom as we tried to get back downstairs. As we left there were still people waiting outside to get in to caucus.
It was an interesting event and I'm glad I went.
The republican caucus for Humboldt County was held at the courthouse in Dakota City. We arrived at about 6:30 (it started at 7) and by the time we made it up the stairs the line was out the door.
Pictured here is one of our parishioners, Kay Kollmorgan.
This is the line as we started to head up the stairs.
Here is the courtroom (where they thought everyone would fit) a few minutes after we got in there. The guy in the lower left of the picture is the other pastor at our church (Pastor Raether).
Here are 2 of the ladies I went with to the caucus. My friend Marla and her daughter Morgan. She is only 13 (Morgan not Marla) but is very interested in politics. They stayed after to help count votes and Morgan will probably be a junior delegate.
Here is a picture of the courtroom as we 'voted'. Voting consisted of writing down the candidate of your choice and your precinct on a piece of paper. They had WAY more people turn out than they expected so as soon as we voted we left the courtroom so others could filter in and cast their vote.
This is the hallway just outside the courtroom as we tried to get back downstairs. As we left there were still people waiting outside to get in to caucus.
It was an interesting event and I'm glad I went.
From one ball to the next!
Here is a video of Gabe walking around tonight. He's getting quite good at walking and is improving daily!
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