Christmas Tree Chopping

Another eventful outing with the Larson's, Preislers, Rivards, and Rangitsch's. We tried to warn Scottie that his tree wasn't tied to the top of the car well enough, but he just kept saying "The Grizwolds Christmas". Not sure what that meant. Anyway the weather was great and we found an awesome new tree farm. Can't wait till next year.

Thanksgiving celebration

We celebrated TJ's birthday and Thanksgiving on the same day. Shawn and the kids made "dirt cake" for TJ's birthday. That weekend Shana,Annie and Teri made cookies ALL DAY!!

Kayla and Harley

Scroll down to the bottom to view a video of Harley getting the best of Kayla.

Jenni's 30th Birthday

I surprised Jenni for her 30th. Check out the videos. Sorry there is no sound but it does give you a little of the Helland spirit.
NOAH AT PLAY


LYDIA

Lydia Evalyn Anne Helland

Jennifer,Brian,and Noah welcomed 6#9oz Lydia on 09/03/09.




Grandma Teri is very happy to have another Grandaughter.


This is the most recent picture of Lydia in the NICU. Hopefully she will be released Thursday or Friday.

Welcome to the newest member. Scottie and Shana have added "Harley" a 13week old Golden Setter to their household. Kayla loves him and so do we.

Weekend at the Lake

Scottie,Shana, Annie and the kids spent the weekend with us at the Lake.
Note to Brian H.: Please note that Annie did not run into the tree on the mini bike. Actually I was quite impressed with her coordination (check her out on the yellow rider)after giving birth to twins only six months ago. The mom in her is showing as you can tell by the picture of her putting a worm on the hook for one of her daughters.
Who would have thunk!!

Superior Ride

A little rain and fog to start our trip but the weather cleared nicely the end of the week. The first nite of rain we found a camp but found there was no place to eat at the nearest town. Dinty Moore to the rescue! We put on about 1900 miles and saw some beautiful scenery. One night our camping neighbors were a couple from Canada who had been riding and camping for the past five months. Another night we camped near a lake where the campground was having "Christmas in July". I sampled the local cuisine called a "pasty" for lunch one day. It was quite good. Scott's best meal was either the Dinty Moore or the night we went fine dining and he had three lobster tails. We had a great trip and will probably do it again.

July 4th (posted a little late)

We were lucky enough to have the Hellands, Preislers,and Larsons spend the weekend with us (Scottie and Shana were missing as they were vacationing in the Black Hills. As you can see we had a great time at the cabin.

Rachelle visits

Makayla,Rachelle and Brian visited us today. It was great of them to come over and we enjoyed the visit with them. We will have to make a date to take the Preisler kids and Makayla to Como this summer. (if summer ever comes!!)

Memorial Wknd. Colorado Style

Mothers Day Camping Trip: Grandma had a great weekend camping with Anika, Aubrey, and Eli. Weather was chilly but it didn't rain or snow !

Mother's Day

If you want to get a laugh check out the link. You will have to cut and paste the link into your browser but it is well worth it. Mary Jo sent it to me. Thanks Jo !!

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Nathan's Celebration

Turkey Season

Easter at Shana and Scotties

Christmas

Ain't they grand !