Christmas in Illinois ~ 2006

Olivia is getting acquainted with Bestefar!
Olivia & Aunt Jodi
Olivia seems to love Uncle Jeff ~ it must be the facial hair!
Caroling at the Backes' was a big hit!

Jeremy loved singing with Mr. Mike and his new Ukulele that Mommy and Daddy brought to him from Hawaii!! Connor & Christen sang solos and we had a grand time!!

The pool was a hit when the whole family spent the night at the Homewood Suites!!
Jeff, Connor & Christen
"So brave!!"
"I see lights up there!"
"I love this warm water!"
The Backi!
Karen & Jodi
Granny & Pa (Bestemor & Bestefar) with the 4 Grandkids and one Granddog!
The whole family including Bandit and Doggie Olivia!
Connor & Christen at church
Olivia gets to dance around the Christmas Tree and sing "Nu Har Vi Jul Igen" for the 1st time!!
Everyone loves this Danish tradition!
"Daddies Girl"

Jason, Julie & Olivia
Karen, Nick & Olivia
Jaki, Jeff & Jeremy
Jodi, Connor & Christen
Jodi, Larry, Connor & Christen

Granny & Pa ~ Bestefar and Bestemor
It is nearly impossible to get all 4 to look at the camera simultaneously!
" I love Woody & Jessie!"
Our book worm can't stop reading long enough to open the next gift!!
"This Shake n Go Speedway is awesome!"
Our Girls!!
December 26th brought the "Meatballs" together at the Reichardt's for the "Tri-Fam Summit"

What fun!!! Thanks Reichardt's!!

It is time for Granny to head back to Seattle!
I will miss the hugs and toothless smile!!
How can I forget Jeremy's favorite "weirdo face!"It was a wonderful Christmas!

I will be back soon!

Getting ready for Christmas 2006

Blessed Mother "Christen" and Baby Jesus

Shepherd "Connor" hard at work