Monday, December 19, 2011

Egge Christmas Greetings.....

Yes, I am not sending out a "real" Christmas letter/picture this year....instead it will be the Egge's year in review.....received electronically....I've decided to scroll back and look through our pictures over the course of the last year and offer a "brief" update....so sit back, drink some coffee and enjoy the recap! (THE LONG RECAP)

January 2011
- We celebrated Ana's 5th birthday
- It looks as though we enjoyed many a dance parties to the "cotton eyed joe"....with clothing optional for some CHILDREN.
- Some snow..
-Adi took her first steps (so hard to believe as we look back on videos of her - 1 year ago she was not even walking yet)....
-3 cowgirls and a cowboy took a trip to the SD stock show and rodeo



February 2011
- brought some bright sun shiny days....
- Lot's of snow....
- and the realization that Adi is going to give us a run for our money.....




March 2011
- there is really only 1 word for March - ANTIGUA...10 days of pure relaxation for Eric and I.....ahhh...we are ready to go again!
- ok, there was more - Eli celebrated his 4th birthday and it took the noise level in our home to a whole new level....
- the purchase of our first ever camper....(a pop-up)


April 2011
- more mischievous behavior from Adi
- a cute "real" haircut for Ema
- Easter Sunday
- Our 8th wedding anniversary


May 2011 (Whew...May was a busy month....)
- The end of another year of Awana
- A MEGA garage sale....
- Ana had a school play
- Eli and Ana's first ever (attended) school dance
- Last day of school
- Pre-school Graduation
- And a couple cute faces....






June 2011 (and I thought May was busy)....
- Ana lost her first tooth
- We built and planted our first ever garden
- Lot's of warm weather....and days of play outside....
- Ana learned to ride a bike without training wheels....
- We sold said pop-up camper and bought a fully enclosed camper...
- Became members of an RV resort just 8 miles from our house (I know...we are just old like that)
- Maiden voyage camping trip to Custer State Park
- And a trip to Minnesota to finish off the month....


July 2011
- camping, camping, and more camping!
- A trip to Montana
- A hailstorm or two that destroyed our garden, fence and roof.....
- Eric's 34th birthday



August 2011
- a wee bit more camping
- some new hairstyles
- a trip to Montana and the Montana Fair
- a family photo or two....
- a fun time playing at an indoor play area
- First day of Kindergarten for Ana
- First day of his second year of preschool for Eli....





September 2011
- a laundry room renovation project
- Ema's 3rd birthday
- Suzie's 21st birthday
- a balloon rally was held not far from our house....
- a new ride for me....
- Ema and Ana started ballet
- Eli played flag football



October 2011
- A family vacation to Nevada and California
- A new puppy (that puppy has since been sold - we came to our senses!)
- Halloween....




November 2011
- Zero the Hero
- over a foot of snow.....
- Ana's Thanksgiving play
- A trip to Montana for Thanksgiving
- And a hunt in the forest for a Christmas tree....



December 2011
- 4 Christmas programs
- Adi's 2nd birthday



A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS!!!


AND A BLESSED NEW YEAR!!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I love that picture of you all!!
Merry Christmas - Heidi