Ellie and her Dad

Elizabeth couldn't believe the Vikings fumbled again.


Ellie showing John how to use Chopsticks.

Visiting Friends

While in Ames John and Ellie visited our friend Martha.


We also got to stop and see Kate, Steve, Owen and baby Eloise

We went to Hickory Park for Mom's Birthday.

Camryn Lee Chriswisser

We visited Meg, Eric, Samantha and the latest addition, Camryn Lee.


Elizabeth and Camryn were instant friends.


Samantha, Elizabeth, Katie and Camryn.

Second Cousins

Elizabeth playing in her Bumbo.


Cousin Kate came over to visit


Cousin Alex showing Ellie how the Exersaucer works.


Dad and John cutting a hole in the furnace for the humidifier.

Solid Food

Ellie is starting to eat rice cereal.

Elizabeth's One Woman Band

Elizabeth's daddy rocks to the sounds of her band.

Ruby Christmas

Jessica, Ben and Ellie

Aunt Deb and Ellie sharing secrets.

Uncle Bob and Ellie. Elizabeth might be getting tired... of wearing the Santa hat.

50th Birthday for Diana and Donna

We threw a surprise 50th birthday party for John's mom Diana and her twin Donna. Unfortunately Diana surprised us by being sick and missing the party.


Christopher, Zohie and Elizabeth

The cake was a picture from when they were little.


We visited, had cake and the kid's swam in the pool.