Cat-sitter needed.

Hey all,

Is there anyone out there who would like to baby-sit my cat for about a month? Don't everyone volunteer at once. Angie was going to take him but decided it wasn't the best idea for a pregnant lady.

Hopper

Friends

Eli got this sock monkey from Josh and Jess for Christmas. I love the puppy-dog look in his eyes!!

Christmas

Christmas fun!

Winterwonderland

I went for a walk in the woods on my snow shoes. I tried to take a picture of all the animal tracks in the snow. Aren't they cool? In front of the barn picture, you can see my tracks as I started across the field. And as a special bonus, you get to see my new barn, too.

You know, God didn't have to make this world beautiful, but He did it for us. I for that, I am grateful.

Anyway, I just wanted to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas & a blessed New Year. I may not see all of you on Christmas Day so wanted you all to know we were thinking of you & we love you.

Love, Hopper

PS: If any of you have snow shoes, come on over.

correction to the post below

hey morens...the blog elizabeth is talking about in the post below...the address is:
www.ourlittlefamilyt.blogspot.com ....you simply must go there and read...she's
quite a writer.

So I thought after seeing everyone else's cute babies, I should put up a picture of Olives. This was last week during a bath - great time for smiles, huh, Jill?
Also, if anyone wants to check out the Toftness blog it's http://www.ourlittlefamilyt.com/ Come see what else is happening in our lives!..not that it's anything real spectacular, but there are some fun photos.
I'm not sure if we'll be able to make it to Madeline's, so merry Christmas to all if we don't see you..and have a merry Christmas even if we do!!

Isaiah Juetten

Here are some pictures finally. I tried posting them last night but I must have been too tired and I screwed it up. I am not sure if they are coming to Madeline's. I asked Katy about it last night and she wasn't sure. Haley and Emma decorated Isaiah's bassinet for him--in case you couldn't tell.

Isaiah and I had a little talk last night and he told me again that I am his favorite auntie!

Tubby Time!

Eli loves tubby time! Check out those cheeks!

Isaiah

When I talked to Katy this morning she said his name is Isaiah. I am not sure if I spelled it right. They also decided that he has Emma's nose. I will post pictures late tonight.

I will keep you up to date.

Maggie

ps--when I was talking to Katy I heard him tell her she was talking to his favorite auntie! Funny how he knows that and he hasn't even met me yet!

It's a Boy!!!!!!!!!

Katy had a boy this evening. At this point he does not have a name and they aren't sure who he looks like but they think he might resemble Emma. He weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces and is 20 inches long.

I am going up to the hospital tomorrow night after work so when I get some pictures I will post them.

Maggie

Little Tike

So looks like Eli, Oliver, and Mitchell will have another somebody to play with. What if it is a girl?!?!?!?!

Like something out of a Calvin and Hobbes comic stripe the ultrasound was a perfect picture then just when the doctor hit the button the little tike moved. So, hope you have a trained eye, this is the best you will get for several weeks.

Angie

First Christmas

Eli had his first Christmas celebration this past weekend. He had lots of fun, and really likes his new farm set. After opening his present he was very tired -- and cuddly!!

Our First Christmas as Mr. and Mrs. G!

Crazy Little Boy!!!

Mitchell was having fun driving Daddy's pickup!

There is just something so wonderful about a boy and a dog.

Is anyone out there?

The blog has been pretty quiet for a while. Is everyone so busy getting ready for Christmas that they don't have time to converse?



Hopper

crystal berries..

Bobby got me a new camera for my birthday. I took this photo with it this morning.

Katy and Mitchell update.......

Hello,

Katy spent Friday night in the hospital again so she is on bedrest for sure until the baby comes. They initially thought she may be able to go back to work a little bit but that is now completely out of the question. She still needs lots of prayers.

With all that is going on I forgot to update you on Mitchell. He is still a little bit crooked if you know what you are looking for but he is not going to need surgery or another helmit.

Thank you all for praying. Our family has been requiring lots of prayers lately.

Maggie

Here is a sample of some of the photos for the calendar...for those of you who don't know this is Grandma Mike, Uncle John Moren and Grandpa Merle.
Thanks to all of you who gave me photos...I'm hard at work trying to create pages with all of your cute faces on them...it's sooo fun!

Christmas Menu

Hello Everybody,

Mom said Madeline told her that those of us with computers should make out a Christmas Menu. Madeline is providing BBQ Ribs and beverages. Beings nothing has been said about a menu yet I decided I would get it started.

Maggie: Beanless Chili Dip and Chips
Flavored Coffee Creamer (if I remember).

See you on Christmas!
Maggie

Katy

Hello Everybody,

Katy just found out that she has to be on bedrest until the baby is born. She is due on January 9 but will be having a c-section prior to that date. Katy and the baby could use prayers and also if any of you are in the kitchen and have some spare time I know they would appreciate a meal or two. Mom and dad will be helping as much as they can and any additional help would be greatly appreciated.

We will keep you posted as she has her doctor's appointments.

Thank you,
Maggie and the rest of the clan

Ok, why do I have so much space under my pictures? Sorry about that!

Here's one for the calendar, Carol

Eli's first Thanksgiving.

We're getting lots of smiles:)

Eliott's been smiling for a few weeks, but he's starting to give them out more often, and he's finding his voice, too!!

Yep--He is going to be a farmer...or a mechanic!

This is a picture at Kevin's sister's house. Kevin's little nephew got this for his 2nd Birthday but Mitchell was pretty much glued to it all day. When he wasn't trying to drive it, push it, or sit on it I caught him trying take it apart.

After getting a motivational speach from my mom about posting something, I decided to post something... because I am an obedient child, even from Ohio. This is Luke and I at my favorite shopping center call the Greene. They just lit their ginormous Christmas tree and it is amazing! Now I want to go there even more. Bad. I miss everyone and can't wait to see your cute faces soon! Anna

Keith Urban!!! I know I have amazing picture taking qualities...Blake already told me! haha!

the Keith Urban concert

Hey Everyone! If you didn't know(which you probably don't) this is my boyfriend Blake Kolquist. We went to the Keith Urban concert this weekend and it was sooo fun!

I can't wait to see everyone again...the shopping trip was fun as usual!

calendar

Any of those photos I wrote about in my last entry could be used in the family calendar.
Please send to me or post here! Thanks! Love, Carol

HEY!

Where is everyone?!?!
Do you have kids?...a new pet?...a new house?...how 'bout grandkids?
Or maybe....a new shed?...hmm, let me see...a recent trip?...you know
what I mean...POST IT ON HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We all want to know
what's new with you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Remember, sign in with luannwedding@hotmail.com and enter
merlemoren as your password. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What's so funny!?!?!?!?!

who's taller?

I was experimenting with a different way to post
pictures...seeing if this works, so, I thought I'd
show a picture of the difference in size between
Elizabeth and Jess for any of you who haven't seen
them lately...She said, "Standing next to him is kinda
like standing next to Isaac already."...yikes!

One more picture.......

Kevin wanted to post this picture too. This is the look we get when he gets into things he shouldn't. Any ideas on how to discipline something this cute?!?!?!?

Mitchell--9 months old

In case you are wondering he still looks just like Kevin!

Mommy & Me

Here we are, all ready for church! Thank you, Oliver for letting me borrow your fuzzy little snowsuit!! I look like a little teddy bear!!
Eliott

Loving the blog!!

It's so fun to have this blog to keep up to date with everyone- especially when pictures are involved!!
Here is Oliver in his cowboy hat..looking pretty rough and tough..and dweeby.
Maggie, we will definitely be praying for little Mitchell. And so excited to hear that you'll be coming up to Duluth!!!
Can't wait to see everyone!
Liz

attention shoppers!

We will be meeting Saturday morning at Hopper's
at 7:30 a.m.,...too early?...too late?...tell me
if you want anything changed.
love, Carol

the big hunt

jess is happy to announce that his first day deer hunting
he shot an 8 point buck!

Eli's new toy!

My friend gave Eliott a new Jumperoo. We tried it out the other night, and he LOVES it!!! He got so excited, he would kick and bounce, and wave his arms!! He was smiling and cooing the whole time! It was the first time we've seen him get so excited!

shopping trip

since using the casino hotel seemed a little questionable...and far from the mall and the girls' house, we decided to get a room on canal park. the price is going to be a little higher but some of the girls will stay at Lori's so they won't have to pay anything. call me if you want details.
thanks. - carol

Sam's Family

Hi Everybody,

Jill just told me about this so I thought I would let you know Kevin and I actually got a computer at home and all set up. After all it is the 21st century so it is probably time we catch up on things. Our address is schefers123@clearwire.net.

Talk to you all later,
Maggie

Just like Oliver!

Eliott really likes Oliver's side-ways NIKE hat, so he wanted to share his new hat too:)

what to wear?

Oliver said to me,"Grandma, could you please put a couple of pictures on the blog for me?

I want to know if I should be Davey Crockett or Roy Rogers for Halloween. If you post the pictures I can get everyone's opinions." So, what do you think...Roy or Davey?