Bonanzaville Fieldtrip

One disadvantage to volunteering on a regular basis in your kids class is that in a bind- they think they can count on you! You just might find yourself on a fieldtrip or two that you never even signed...

Hurricane FARGO

FARGO – A thunderstorm packing winds in excess of 70 mph tore through the Red River Valley late Monday, leaving behind a massive swath of damage and debris. Tornado sirens in the Fargo-Moorhead metro...

Finished the BOM again

We finished reading the Book of Mormon again as a family. Yeah for us! It took us from Sept 26, 2009 to May 29, 2010 to make it through this time. Eight months and 3 days. It is so good for our family...

Memorial Day

"Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service." Thank You to all those who give their lives for our Freedom!We spent our Memorial...

Glory's Blankie Surgery

Remember how Numm died last October? Well, now the top fabric of Glory's Blankie has seen it's last thread. Surgery was imminent! She handled it very well. She even helped. Thank goodness that the soft...

Memorial Weekend Camping Trip

The weather perked up a bit so we took our chances and headed up to Turtle River State Park for some camping with the Larsens. The original plan was to have 6 or so families come up for the weekend but...

Going with the Flow

We are supposed to be camping this weekend but Fargo's Mother Nature always likes the last say and today she said- "No way!" Mean Mama! LOL So.... we are going with the Flow! (literally because...

Fargo Favorites #35

Devoted to the Bs in my life.1. BabiesLots of new babies have joined our midst this year. One every month to be exact! (Well we had 2 in Feb but that's cuz one came early) They are so cute!!! I am totally...

Playing with Oreo

Every week at piano lessons in Casselton, [when the Eriksons aren't there to play with] the little girls like to play with Beth's puppy, Oreo! I am not a dog person AT ALL! But he is pretty cute and...

Congrats to 2011 Grads

We have had the opportunity to celebrate with lots of Graduates this week! Congratulations to Rachel, Peter, Mariah, Adam, Jack and Ellen! Good Luck with all your adult-adventures!Also, KBro  finally...

Sealed for Time and All Eternity

Some of our dear friends were finally (hurray!) sealed today for time and all eternity in the Bismarck Temple today. Congrats guys! We sure love you! Thanks for letting us invite ourselves. What a special...

Fargo Favorites #34

1. Apple Tree BlossomsWe now have 3 apples in our backyard and they are all blooming. I love apple blossoms!!!2. Backyard FunWe have the FUNnest backyard ever! I love it when the weather gets warm...

Bread Making

I got to volunteer at the School today for a "Bread in a Bag" Project for the 4th grade. A lady comes and talks about Farming in ND and teaches the kids to make Bread in a Bag. It was fun to spend...

Meeting Baby A.L.I.

The kids are all finally over their coughs and runny noses so they got to meet Miss Ali tonight. They loved feeding and holding her. She is gonna be one loved little chick...

Mr. & Miss Fixits

Remember those bikes I told you that Brett collected from Clean-up week? Well, I must have teased him too much about last year's one still being in the backyard. It must have been a "I'll show you"...

Fargo Favorites #33

I'm really slacking on my Fargo Favorites (I know I am deceitful to post them in the right place when I get around to posting them way past Friday BUT I'm saying better late than never....

Justice's Music Program

Justice had his 2nd Grade Music Program today. He did a fantastic job! He really likes to learn all the songs. I'm so glad we can support the kids in their programs. Thanks for inviting us Buddy!Mrs....

Hail Storm in May

{This pic is after being in the freezer all night and melting a bit while we found a quarter}There was an incredible Hail Storm last night! It rolled in incredibly quickly, was incredibly loud and...

Mother's Day!

FIRST- A little Mother's Day Wish to all the Wonderful ladies that love us and have a role in "mothering" us! You make our world a better place! Happy Mother's day!NEXT- Brett & the kids made the...

Finally Posted!

UPDATE- I'm all caught up so scroll down a bit and read all about our fun weekend!Concerned friends have wondered if I am still alive. I am! Keep posted because we've had Bdays, a family visit with lots of fun things, a Baptism,...

Somewhere Round the Rainbow...

While we were outside today enjoying the great weather, we saw this amazing rainbow- It's ROUND! Crazy, huh? The girls couldn't quite see it because the sun was so bright so we took several pictures...