Jacob - Politics!

Jacob has taken quite a interest in politics. He paid close attention to election night and knows more about politics then most of the teenagers in our life. Last Monday evening we went to see the State of the City address by Lansing's Mayor Virg Bernero and Jacob loved it. We were lucky enough to get his picture taken with a former Mayor, David Hollister. What a cool night! We are working now to get into the State of the State address from our Governor next week.

Wind Damage - 2008

Here is the tree that fell over in our backyard last week. Of course, as always, I was out of town again and Kristy woke up to this! I am not sure why it always happens when I am out of state, I have my own philosophy on this but it probably wouldn't do me much good with Kristy to share - wink!

Jenna's Methodology to Room Cleaning

Jenna was charged with cleaning her room the other day and as she picked up things in her room instead of putting them away she put them on - the result is what you see! She sure enjoyed it but I am not sure in the long run it was effective, but it was cute!

Christmas 2008

Wow, the stockings were hung, the cookies and milk were out for Santa and the house was quiet by 2:30AM. We had a full house, Laurie, Nathan, Samantha and Alex not to mention Kristy and I and Jared, Jacob and Jenna - Grandma Turrill and Grandma Susan showed up too! Tracy joined us for a little while but didn't feel to good so slept in the family room! It was a full day with presents and a great breakfast in the morning and wrapped up the day with a prime rib dinner in the evening. We were all exhausted by the end of the day! Thanks Santa for a great day!