Christmas with the Nord's

Christmas in Ottumwa

Christmas at the Farm-my grandparents

Christmas Morning

New PJ's


Pillow with her initial on it.


Ripstick for Andrew is ride on.


Wearing her new tu-tu.


A new puppy in a bag. Now Ruth has her own instead of taking Clare's.

Dear Santa....

I would like a lolly (Ruthie), an IPOD touch (Clare)....


playstation 3 (Andrew).


Writing Santa's letter and mailing it to the North Pole.






The girls rode the little train while we visited Santa.

Winter Program

Olivia had her 7th Grade Winter program tonight. She was one of 188 girls singing in her concert. In 7th grade chorus, the girls and the boys are divided. Olivia LOVES chorus class. She is always singing the songs from class around the house.

Looking at her in this photo makes her look all grown up. She is getting so tall, and she is only 12.

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Jammin' with Joseph

video by Olivia

Another Novemeber Birthday to Celebrate

Raye, Dan and Joseph welcomed John Kolbe on Friday, November 4. We traveled over to Omaha to meet our nephew and newest cousin. Oh, my, John is so stinkin' cute and his brother, Joseph is great with him too. The cousins had a great time playing together for the afternoon.







Gramma with her grandchildren.

11.11.11

Andrew celebrated his Golden Birthday on 11.11.11. He celebrated with 11 of his friends and cousins at a local bowling alley. The boys had a blast helping Andrew celebrate this special day for him. It will be a birthday he won't forget.










My mom came up so she could watch the girls while Phil and I took to his party.