Our Little Guest

Some of you know we found a stray cat last week. He was in need of some medical attention, so we took him to our vet and had him taken care of. This past Sunday we took him to PetSmart in Collegeville and placed him with Stray Cat Blues, a rescue organization. He was very friendly, and of course Joceline and Jasmine were especially sad that we couldn't keep him. He should have no problem finding a good home.

Blizzards of 2010

Here are some more shots of the girls & Richter trying to navigate the over 2 feet of snow we received in February.

Visit with Grandpa & Grandma Schneider

We finally got to celebrate Christmas with Grandpa & Grandma Schneider on January 30th. Here's a shot of me with my ever silly father.

Joceline & Grandpa...hard to say who is sillier!

Alyssa & her new purse with Grandpa.

Joceline & Grandma.

Alyssa & Grandma.

The Big Snows

So February has brought us record snowfall 2 times, and back to back at that! Here are some shots of the girls attempting to play in the snow. It was so deep they could hardly walk!

Richter LOVES bounding through the snow, but even this was almost too deep for him~!

Here are the girls on the eve of the 2nd big snow on 2/10.


Would you like a seat, sir??

Joceline is the tall one on the right, Jasmine is in the red coat and Alyssa is sitting in the snow, so you can only see half of her.

Joceline's DARE Graduation

Today was Joceline's DARE graduation. They were involved in a 10 week course taught by local Detective Dirk Boughter. All students received 2 diplomas, one from State Senator John Rafferty's office and one from Det. Boughter. All students also wrote an essay about what they learned over the 10 weeks. While Joceline did not win for her essay, all the essays were excellent per Det. Boughter.

Vacation at Split Rock Resort

A new addition to Split Rock Resort is the fully indoor water park, H2Ooooohhhh. Here are Joceline & Alyssa in the wave pool.

Joceline in the surf rider.

Prince Charming!

After the raft tubing ride...they LOVED this ride and went on it about 10 times!

Alyssa & Jasmine! Need I say more???

On New Year's Eve we went to Big Boulder for some snow tubing!

Waiting to get started...we were a little early for our time slot, so we watched and got in the mood!

This shot was right after our last run. We hooked all 4 tubes together and went down as a group...the girls had an awesome time.

Here's a shot of Jasmine I took while we were hooked together going down the hill.

John & Alyssa after their first run...

Christmas Eve at Aunt Linda & Uncle Shane's

Christmas Eve this year was held at Aunt Linda & Uncle Shane's house. The big plus to their house...the big hill for sledding, thanks to the wonderful snow God sent our way!

Jasmine on her way down the hill.

Alyssa, Jasmine, Zach & Tyler getting ready to head back up the hill.

More & more sledding...

Alyssa is ready for more!

Alyssa & Zach...best buds inside & outside!

And then the fun of playing, eating, reading the Christmas Story, and exchanging gifts.

Alyssa, Leah, Eva & Jarod.

Grandma & Grandaddy with their Angels...only Danielle was missing and our thoughts were with her & Nady as well.

The display from the Christmas Story that Aunt Karla & Uncle Michael brought. Those who wanted to read the Christmas Story and opened boxes. Our best gift to God...ourselves!

Alyssa and her HAT!!