Ava's Basketball Debut

Our little Ava went to her first basketball camp last week.  (I got the inside scoop from the gym teacher at my school and although it was a Beaver Dam camp, she was "ok'd to come!) She was the smallest one there but definitely showed improvement by the end of the day.  She goes back next two Sunday afternoons and then will be performing at half time of a HS Girls BBall game. 

Too Cute Not to Share!

Dana and Lucas just posted a few of the professional pictures from their July wedding.  This one was just too cute not to share!  

 

Kyle's 15 Minutes of Fame!

Our Super Star!!!  Kyle was asked to go to a Badger Basketball game with his good friend Luke.  Little did he know that he would be picked to play one of the shooting games during a tv time out!  AND HE WON!!!  This will give him bragging rights for at least 20 years! 

Ava's Kindergarten Christmas Concert

Due to the blizzard that hit Wisconsin right before Christmas, Ava's Kindergarten Christmas Concert had to be postponed.  I ran out at lunch to catch a performance, but I didn't have the best view.  Thankfully a mom of one of Ava's friends shared her great shots!  Ava stole the show of course.

Happy New Year 2013!

Wow!  What a night.  It was a wonderful FAMILY night!  Ava kept saying, "This is the best night EVER!"  First we started with our New Year's Eve tradition of fondue!  The kids had such a great time!  Then we moved to family game night.  We played Candy Land (Ava Won), Hi-Ho Cheerio! (Ava Won), The Very Hungry Caterpillar Game (Ava Won) and Sequence for Kids (Mom Won) ** It should be noted that Ryan came in second place in 3/4 of the games (and no... we didn't let them win!!)  Later we had ice cream sundaes and root beer floats.  Then we had a balloon drop and toast (with sparkling grape juice) at 9pm!  What an AWESOME night!

Dells Weekend!

We had AN AWESOME time at the Wilderness thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Bille.  There was only one catch.... Grandpa Bille couldn't make it!  It started snowing Friday morning... and didn't stop until late in the afternoon on Saturday.  We were SO disappointed Grandpa couldn't be there, but we still managed to to have a TON of FUN!  Ava mastered the water slides this year, and Ryan LOVED the wave pool.  (We do have quite the story of mom sending Ryan down one of the medium sized water slides and possibly traumatizing him for life.... oops! AND of Andrea getting stuck in the wave pool!!!)

Christmas #3 and #4!

Although Great Grandma and Great Grandpa couldn't be with us, we celebrated knowing they were joining us in spirit!  It was still wonderful to crowd into the living room (and over flow into the hallways and kitchen) and take part in the craziness! 

 And... a WONDERFUL celebration on Christmas Day night at Grandma and Grandpa Sheridan's!  Ava played Santa and did a great job delivering gifts!

Thanks Uncle Joe!

Happy Golden Birthday Uncle Lucas!

27 on the 27th!

Gingerbread House Building!

Mom got a great deal on this Gingerbread House Kit. Mom and Ava worked on it right away this morning (in between Lego building!)  Ryan helped too... with the decorating! Only $3.50 at Home Depot.  Yes... that is why it is bright orange... but I think it adds to its charm!

Sledding and Snow Angels!