Crash

The other day when we took the boys out skiing Damian had mentioned that he took a spill going down one of the ski hills. At the time I didn't think anything of it until he told me that a photographer who was out on the slopes had captured the whole event. So, we waited and the next day they were posted on her site. Let's just say when I saw the actual crash I didn't know if I should laugh or cry. It was a good thing I had 24 hours to process the spill before I saw it was really a pretty good crash.

The ironic thing is not more than five minutes before Damian had come in the lodge to tell me he took a tumble and to give me his glasses for safe keeping, another guy had walked in all bandaged up having broke his collar bone going down the same hill.

Here's the evidence we really do have angels watching over us.
















© Sallie Olson Photography 2009

First day of skiing

Yesterday was the first time the boys have ever tried out skiing. It was a blast to watch them as they learned a few moves and started up the lift for the first time. They had some great friends who were out there skiing also encouraging them along the way. Thanks for taking the boys out on their first run Colin. They had a ball.

Merry Christmas!!

This year has been such a blessed year for us. Some of the blessings have come in the form of new friendships and acquaintances. Some have come from finishing up another school year and starting a new one. Finding out we are expecting a new little life was a big one. Damian getting his driver's license and two part time jobs was pretty cool. Sean growing by inches at a time and finally getting taller than Mom ranked pretty high on his list. But this all seems to pale in comparison to today's blessing.

Today we celebrate the birth of Christ and all that means to us and our lives. This little baby who would one day die for our sins and save us from eternal suffering is the best gift any of us can receive. Our prayer for each of you today is that the Christ child's sacrifice would be your ultimate blessing too.

Merry Christmas from all of us.

Snow Day

We live in Minnesota because we love the changes of the season. This year we have been so blessed to have a great fall and now a very beautiful winter. Here are some images from our yard earlier this afternoon. Many blessings on your day!

The boys today

Here are a couple of photos I took of the boys today. It was such nice light outside the windows so I couldn't resist. They are growing up way too fast. It is hard to believe they are 12 and 17 already.

First snowfall of the season

I couldn't believe it when I heard the words, "look outside, it's snowing." But sure enough it was. It is big flakes and so pretty.

Fall colors

Just one from the other night as the sun was setting. The colors in our yard have just popped. It is glorious.