The Berg Blog ~ Way - To - Go

Doing Laundry

2012-01-06T12:46:00.001-06:00

(Guest post by Kelly. What happens at Kelly’s stays at Kelly’s. Or, at the very least, ends up on the internet.)

I’ve seen mom do this.

I just need to shove it all in…

Then shut the door. Easy!

Wait, I may need a little help.

“Peyton, can you get this?”

“DJ, you’ve got to do it like this.”

It’s kind of like putting on skinny jeans, you have to push, pull, and squeeze. Like this…

Ta-Da!

Laundry. Check.

Fun was Had by All!

2012-01-05T13:51:00.001-06:00

Well Kids, Santa stopped by to talk to Dad while he was at the car wash and

just look at what he left for you!

He couldn't fit it in the sleigh with him so he gave it to Daddy to bring to you!

And....they never looked back!

Two very happy children.

DJ singing for his Great Grandpa Nicolai. Grandpa started singing Winter Wonderland and DJ started singing Five Little Monkeys Swinging in the Tree. Neither one knew each others song so they both kept singing till finally Grandpa gave in and listened to DJ.

Everyone together for a photo op.

Grandpa is messing with DJ.

DJ has a hold of his finger trying to keep him under control.

Happy as can be.

Dad showing Mom how to work her new Snap On Tool....ooops....I mean Jewelry Box.

Santa visited the Nicolai Household. He brought everyone gifts, except Cam and I.

Peyton noticed too! She said to Cam "Daddy.....Santa forgot you and Mom!"

Next year we will have to think that through a little better.

Christmas Morning ~ Huh, Santa did listen!

He cried for this Mickey every time he seen it in the store.

Hmmmm....what could this be?

We had such a fun Christmas morning at the house.

Peyton woke up first. She came to our bedroom and said

"Momma, he was here" "He left stuff in the living room!" "Come look!"

A little taste of the good stuff. Or so he thinks!

Working Hard to get the gifts open!

Peyton modeling her bracelets. Don't mind the tongue sticking out. It is a trend for the Nicolai blood.

Ok. Ever heard of the game Quelf?

Me either, till now.

We gave it a shot.

We laughed so hard I think at one point we were all crying.

Lois got to make Larry into a dummy and play out a story about a squirrel and a rabbit.

One of Kelli's rules was that she could not bend her arms or legs. They had to remain straight at all times.

Cam had to keep his hand in a bowl of warm water throughout the game.

I got to sing "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" in a different language (Dung, Doing, Da Dong Da Doing)

Tyler sang with his belly button.

Holly did some magic tricks.

All in all, we had fun.

Even Peyton enjoyed putting on a show for everyone by mimicking my every move.

Huge Sigh of Excitement!

My very own guitar!

I couldn't have asked for a better Christmas.

Time was spent with all family.

All sides, near and far.

The kids got everything they wanted and we didn't break the bank.

Everyone laughed.

At one point or another, everyone laughed.

Peyton said "Mom, this is the best day ever!"

DJ said "Santa come again tomorrow"

I can't wait to do it all over again!

Recitals, Christmas Programs and Stitches

2011-12-23T11:37:00.000-06:00

Daddy and Brother waiting patiently for Peyton's recital to begin.

There is something about my little boy proudly wearing his Daddy's hat that makes me smile.

Okay, sideways, but what isn't in this family?? Right?!?!

This is her pose she gave before the recital.

And........stiff as a rock. No movement at all.

Unless you count putting her fingers into her mouth.....she did manage to do that.

Still stiff....nothing....no reaction....nothing.

Now this leads up to the question......

Should I keep her in dance? She likes it, she says, but she never participates.

I have to admit, this is the only picture I have of Peyton with Santa. Nice shot!

Her backside, his outsides, whatever works, I guess.

Peyton had her Christmas Party at Preschool. I spent the day with her. Don't worry, when it came time to sing and perform, she did nothing, so you didn't miss much.

Decorating cookies at the Party.

Making her wreath

Putting puzzles together

Spelling her name and counting the dots on the dice

Oh, yeah, by the way.......
My son thinks he can fly!

He told me "I was flying Momma!" "Got hurt really bad, yeah, bad!"

His first two stitches. I am sure they will not be the last.

Yes, for the first time ever, I almost passed out in the room while they were doing stitches.

Peyton had to take care of me.

It got to the point of not being able to see, I could only hear the voices.

She talked to me and rubbed my head while I held DJ's hands in comfort.

Poor guy had no idea that Mom was in worse shape than he was.

I couldn't see!

Words to live by:

Live each day in the moment

Be sure the moment includes everyone you love

Make decisions for you and your family, not just yourself.

This is how memories are made

2011-12-08T15:07:00.004-06:00

We took the kids up to Phalen Park to check out the lights. It is such a cool display.
The kids were so excited to see them this year compared to last year.

This one was Peyton's favorite. The prince is putting the red slipper on the princess and Tinkerbell flies through the air from one castle to the next.

And.....we have snow!!
Of course Cam had to try it out too!

Tyler took DJ down for his first time sledding.

DJ loved it!

He went down himself the rest of the time.

He yelled "Weeeeeeee Weeeeeee" the whole way down the hill, every time.

Kind of like that commercial with that pig in the backseat hanging his head out the window saying "Weeeee Weeee Weeee".

Cam took Peyton down for her first trip, with the help of Tyler for some extra speed.

This is the first year that Peyton liked sledding.

All the years past she cried and wanted to go in the house.

She was laughing so hard.

The almighty Berg Christmas tree selection.

Peyton picked hers out!

Just her size.

We will be back for him in a few more years. He needs to grow some more.

And......the selection has been made.

And.......it is down for the count.

Check out those muscles!

Good job guys!

DJ had to show his muscles a little more.

And this is how memories are made!

Pretty cool sequence huh?

I love my camera.

Thanks Tom for the tickets to the game.

Even though they lost, it was fun.

My first Vikings game.

2011-11-16T11:37:00.004-06:00

My apologies, in advance for the disorganization of these pictures. You would be best to start at the bottom of this post and work your way up. The pictures would be in the appropriate order then.

Just chillin' at the Zoo during the Members Only Trick or Treat event.

Getting the loot from the different stations at the Zoo. The kids make a haul at the Zoo every year. It isn't about making a haul, I know, but it is nice because they get a ton of stuff, not just candy and they are tired out from trick or treating by the time we are done at the Zoo.

Peyton gives her standard Princess wave goodbye before heading out for the evening.

DJ is ready to go too.

I let the kids pick their costumes this year.

Peyton wanted to be a Princess.

I bought the costume.

Then she seen this cheerleader costume and had to have it.

Good thing it was only $5 bucks or we would have had an upset Princess on our hands.

DJ knew he wanted to be a puppy before I could even finish asking him. So easy to please.

Cleaning out the pumpkins.

DJ wasn't too sure about getting that messy and he never really did get into the whole slimy mess part of it. I had to keep a wash cloth on hand for him to wipe himself off as often as possible.

Peyton, on the other hand..........

The messier the better......

Dig right in......

Decorating Monster Pizza Cookies that Peyton won at the Randolph Halloween Party.

The pictures says it all.

DJ gave his best face for the camera too.

Wow! Check out the Northern Lights!

I have never seen them this bright before!

And all the movement.

Every time you looked up they were different.

What a cool site to see!

Painting pumpkins helped to pass the time while the kids were patiently waiting to dig into the real deal.

I think these pumpkins were painted and washed and painted 20 times in the last 3 weeks.

What a beautiful basket and flower arrangement.

My last day at Bestway was October 21st and these were two of the gifts that Deb made for me.

The girl has talent!

I joked with her that I was going to take pictures and try to sell her talent!

So.....anyone interested in purchasing a basket or flower arrangement?

She can customize however you would like!

One of my many favorite child hood memories was going to Rochester to feed the geese.

Some would joke that this was a favorite or even a memory at all.

It isn't about walking in the poop or getting bit.

It is about being there with Mom & Dad and sharing the moment of the...

Poop.....or uh the.....Poop.

I love it!

Ok. So we didn't realize we were punishing our child by giving her a 6 letter name.

Didn't think about that at all.

Till.....she had to learn to write it!

Look!

No help at all.

She wrote it out on the cement for the first time!

First time I have seen her write it!

I can't keep the cement or the chalk lines, so I captured the moment with the camera.

Today, she is a pro at writing her name.

DJ, you lucky dog! You only have 2 letters to learn.....Unless we go for Daniel?!?!

Till next time!

Christmas is 38 days away!

I am going to get my Adopt-A-Family this weekend.

I am thinking 2 families a couple kids each family.

I love helping other families in need during the season.

Happy Fall Days

2011-11-07T15:48:00.011-06:00

Soaking up every moment.......

I know the days are important.....

You can never get them back.....

All we are left with are photos to help us remember.

Peyton picked a Pink Hello Kitty for her face painting.

You can see DJ's hands on her knees. He was holding her to be sure she was okay.

She was too chicken at first. DJ had to get his face painted first.

Again.....soak up the moment.

DJ's first real experience in a corn pool.

Diaper and all were full of corn.

DJ picked a pumpkin for his face painting.

Milking the cow.

DJ kept looking up at the cow becuase he had the thingy aiming at his face...everytime he pulled he got a face full of water.

Checking out the baby calf.....
See the desire on his face.....
I just wish I could get in there to be with that calf.

Peyton enjoyed feeding the goats.
DJ loved it up to about a distance of 12 inches. He wouldn't get any closer.

Peyton has a good memory.

Last year she picked a cob of corn to take home to Cam.

This year she brought DJ into the corn with her to pick out that special ear for Daddy.

Just hanging out for the day at Sever's Corn Maze. We spent the entire day together.

We have never actually walked the maze, I must confess, we have too much fun doing the other stuff that we forget about the Maze.

Peyton made two trips to to the corn pool.

Once upon arrival

And a goodbye dip before departure.

Who doesn't love the Corn Pool at Sever's Corn Maze?

It was so cute, DJ would jump like three times before actually pushing off when he jumped to get into the pool of corn. We spent hours in this pool.

So much for getting the Halloween pictures in this post. I guess you will have something to look forward to!

Till next time!

Christmas is only 42 days away!

2011-10-19T19:38:00.003-05:00

DJ, peaking out the window of Grandpa's hot rod.

Whenever you are looking for DJ and my Mom and Dad's house and he just doesn't seem to be anywhere around.........

Check the 32 Ford Coupe!

He seems to spend a lot of time there.

Hey, what can I say, the kid has taste!

Little does he know that this even used to be his Great Uncle Tony's car on his Dad's side of the family. Small world!!

A little coaxing from Grandpa and DJ may be driving soon!

Getting a few pointers........

Steer back and forth to get it to move......

Turn away from the wall so you don't crash......

Stop before you get to the hill.........

Major Concentration

And.....he is driving!!

Cam dressed up too when DJ had surgery.

DJ was so excited, he was telling all the doctors.....

"Daddy's a Crazy Puppy"

Post surgery - Heading Home

Dad, Cam and Wayne cut up the pig for the Hog Roast.

It was so great to see some old friends.

Life is too short, we need to take a breath and enjoy our surroundings.

Never take a friend or family member for granted.

Always tell them that you love them.

Remember the phone rings both ways.

You are never ever "too busy" for friends or family.

They are far and few between, keep them close.
When you are having a bad day, remember there is always tomorrow.

Start a new day.

State Fair Time = Start of Fall Time!!

2011-09-09T12:26:00.010-05:00

Fall Colors, Leaves Changing, Pumpkins, Squash, Apples, Halloween, Corn Maze, Haunted House, Harvest, Hog Roast, Train Rides, Cool Nights, Bon-Fires, Warm Days, Sweatshirts, Pumpkin Bars, Apple Pie, Canning, Apple Orchards, Zoo, S'Mores, Up North, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Bread, Caramel, Friends and Family.

If you know me at all, you know that I love Fall. It is my absolute favorite time of year. I have every weekend booked between now and the end of October and any spare time will be spent at apple orchards, the pumpkin patch and filling my November days with more fall plans.

Hog Roast!!

September 24th!!!

Be there or Miss All the Fun!!!

Are you ready for the State Fair?

Yes! That means fall is here!

Lets go!

Are you ready for the State Fair?
Yesss!

Preparing for the Farm at the Fair.
A little help from Dad.....

Planting the garden.

Ummm.......Cam had to dig in first on this one.........

Peyton figured it out.
DJ gave it a shot.

Resting..........why did we pick the busiest day of the fair to go? Wow was it packed. Had to wait in line for everything.

Ugh.....I need to go to town......

Which car should I drive?

The Ford GT40? Or the Viper??

Ugh.....I can't decide.....

Wait a minute, I have the Denali too.......how much will I buy when I go to town?

Oh forget it, I live on a lake, I guess I will take the boat.

Such a sweet face........

HA!!! Fooled you!

Happy 4th Birthday Peyton

2011-08-30T12:06:00.008-05:00

Today Peyton is 4.
It was 4 years ago that you so quickly entered this world.
If Dad wouldn't have driven 90 mph to the hospital you have have been born in the car.

Four years later, time is passing just as fast as your arrival and you are as quick as your Daddy to share your thoughts and comebacks.

You make us all laugh. We love you so much.

You sure do love to pose.

No boyfriends this year. Whew!

Ya Hoo! A Hello Kitty Movie!

Grandpa kept trying to take your Hello Kitty lunch box. Man, if looks could paralyze, Grandpa would have been at his knees a couple of times.

Almost got it!

Just about out of the picture. Nah, he was busted.

The kids loved the treasure hunt in the sawdust and even the adults joined in.

Landon had more fun putting the sawdust all over him rather than grabbing candy.

Okay, now there are three adults scoping things out.

Bullet got her Bling from the sawdust pile!

Okay, the pull string pinata was supposed to be fun and safer than hitting it. Peyton got it on the first string, not so much fun for everyone else..........

Ummm.......Bryce........Can you pull your socks up?

Wow! The Dora Guitar! That is all I ever wanted!

This girl has been asking for the Dora guitar for about 9 months.

Every time we went to Target: "Can I get the Dora Guitar for my Birthday??"

"Thank you Daddy for the Dora Guitar"

A proud parent!

Wheelin' through the sawdust
She almost tipped over a couple of times.

A couple of teaser pictures for you

A wise man once said "Don't stand with your hands in your pockets while other men are working"

Wise man now has his hands in his pants.

The pillar, the pile, whatever you want to call it.

More posing.

Grandma snuck into this one.

Cow!?! Where?!?!

Thank goodness for the animal sounds app on the phone!

Uh Oh!

Pulling must have started!

Do they look disappointed the pulling started and they have to put the animal sounds app away?

A couple of days off

2011-08-24T12:28:00.005-05:00

Gransburg, WI. The pass off. Poor DJ didn't want to leave his Daddys side but he had to go pulling.

We visited the Burnet County Fair in Grantsburg WI while Cam was getting ready to pull.

What the........who has the camera?
Ahh....who knew she could work a camera

Hey, I made it up that thing!

Notice I am one kid short? Poor DJ was scared to death, more so at the fact that he kept falling over every time I took a step because I moved the balloon around enough for him to lose his balance. He would have been better off in that thing without me!

Ya Hoo! In the Dragon!

DJ loved the train ride. Peyton was bored after about the 10th lap.

Rock climbing at the Teddy Bear Park in Stillwater, MN

I forgot the sunblock so we spent quite a bit of time in the shade. Way to go Momma!

Do you see it? Imagination! He is a spider on the web.

Oh No! Peyton! Don't jump from that high!!

Too Late! She jumped.
And landed.

Wow, she is growing up on me. I thought fear would have set in and she would have never jumped from that high.

Ok, look at me and smile.

This is what I get.

DJ is trying to hug the bear and Peyton is posing.

Fine, wave to me then.

I got the wave but no eye contact.

Oh Wow! DJ you can do it!

He would have never done this a day ago.

But I certainly wasn't going to the top of that tree house thing to help him down.

A little encouragement and a whole lot of fear in his eyes.......

Careful..........

Made it.......

Now he has it mastered.

Fear........Crushed!

Hmmmmm........I wonder if I can conquer this one too???

Done!

Birthday Fun

2011-08-17T13:38:00.005-05:00

Sunday we got the family together to celebrate DJ and Kahlan's 2nd birthday. What a gorgeous day it was.

We were all enjoying some relaxation and conversation and here DJ is telling Kahlan to "Get over here" "Work" "Hurryup". He made her carry over wood to the fire ring.
Even at 2 they work together pretty good, lugging the wood to the fire ring just so Cam can put it right back in the wood pile later.

Every time Kahlan threw a log in she would run the other way and head for the swingset and DJ would holler at her and tell her to get back over to the wood pile and carry more wood to the fire.

Look out Peyton!

Even Landon headed down the slip n slide

Making it look easy

Jo wasn't so sure about the water at the end, but still did it again.

Kahlan is trying to get the balloon that went high up into the sky.

The sawdust is where we hid candy and money for the kids to dig for.

Whoa, airplane!

A computer.......buttons!

Checking out the cake.

I can't wait to get my sisters pictures.

DJ grabbed a spoon from the drawer and took a scoop of frosting from the front of the cake.

In order to avoid getting caught he put the dirty spoon back in the drawer.

Realizing that the frosting was yummy.......we had the opportunity to catch it on film.

Kelly grabbed her camera while DJ headed back to the drawer for another spoon, unknowingly, Lois handed him a new spoon and away he went. A second scoop of frosting, dirty spoon put back in the drawer and some good photos. The whole room was laughng.

Peyton sampled the haystacks that were made for the farm themed party.

Check out the cool cake and the fish eye effect on my camera.

Peyton walked out of the room yesterday looking like this.

I said: Peyton, where are you going?

Peyton: Hi, I am going Harley Davidson'ing

I said: Really!? With Who?

Peyton: Um, Bullet is going Harley Davidson'ing and I am going to go with her

Do you think kids are persuaded by their surroundings?

I wonder if Bullet has a tu tu like that?!?!?

We couldn't wait.....

2011-08-11T13:34:00.003-05:00

The wait became too long.....
The itch was so strong......
The only way to cure it was to embrace it.......
First time out........First Place........
Ahhhh.....the itch is controlled on a weekly basis.......

My Dad ~ What a handsome feller

My Mom ~ She is so not square

Raising my kids to be hip just like her

Peace!

Snuggling Grandpa in the bus on the way to the pull.

Happy 2nd Birthday DJ!

2011-08-05T13:06:00.003-05:00

Happy 2nd Birthday DJ!
We started the day with a ladybug cake at Bullet's Daycare.

Wow, what excitement. He was shaking he was so excited!

Then we ended the day with a cake at home. He cheered for himself everytime he blew out the candles.

Here DJ is telling me what is on his cake.

Thank goodness he recognized that red thing as a tractor!

The decorator at the bakery obviously didn't know what a tractor really looked like, the cab should be above the back wheels. Oh well, as long as he seen the creativity in it.

Of course you have to take a lick to be sure it tastes okay before letting everyone else try it.

He even gave the cow a kiss!

Quality Dad time! Helping add lights to the trailer.

Now here is a bad day for you!

The night the kids helped fix this trailer above, my camera battery died.

So I went in the house to charge it knowing that we were pulling the next day in Hastings.

Go to plug the charger in.......poof......that's it! No more camera. Toasted that baby!

Okay, now, do you know what it is like to go without a camera??? Wow, that is punishment!

I bought a new camera today......a loooonnnnnggggg week to wait.

I haven't used it yet but I love it already.

Thanks Mom for letting me borrow your camera so I didn't miss my little buddies 2nd Birthday!

Morning Conversation

DJ: I like Petie

Mom: Do you like Mom?

DJ: I like Daddy

Mom: Do you like Mom?

DJ: I love Daddy

Mom: What about Mom?

DJ: I like Peyton

Okay, at this point I didn't bother to ask again, next it would have been the cow across the road!

Personality

2011-07-28T13:51:00.002-05:00

What a wonderful little family I have.

Walking through the Summer Car Craft Nationals at the State Fairgrounds.

Where is Dad?
Anyone seen Dad?

Daddy, where are you?

I can hear you, but where are you?

They found him! He is in the floor!

DJ tried to pull him out!

You should have seen them jump when Cam's hand came up through the floor!!

My little hayseed.

She is all personality.

"Cool"

That is DJ's latest and greatest added to the vocabulary.

Crazy Kids

June and July ~ Days Gone By

2011-07-18T12:19:00.006-05:00

There is no better way to spend the day than in W~A~T~E~R!

How does this work?? I couldn't take a picture of them on thier butts when they slipped and fell. "Mom! I slipped and fell!" ......"That is why they call it a slip-n-slide!".....Thanks Tyler for showing them how it was done, I am not sure that I wanted to show them myself.

4th of July Parade Clowns

DJ getting his hookup for the next month! Candy.....Candy....Candy

Notice DJ is putting his 1/2 ate sucker back in the bag. You can imagine what that bag looked like!! Peyton is practicing her Princess wave.

Dancing at the Cannon Fair on July 1st. There were originally only two girls up there and then one of the older girls cam up with Ella to help her dance. Peyton did her entire routine, by herself! I am so proud of her!

Proud!!!
The storm this past Friday was pretty intense! Cam was home and able to take some pictures. This is the river that ran down our ditch toward the creek.

Our creek, which at normal levels you could almost step across.

How on earth did Cam get this shot? Really?! The deer were even running for cover that day.

The Stud

The Wise Man

The Horsepower Addict

The Superstar

The Personality

The Grease Monkey

The........ugh........what the....

What a great weekend we had in Tomah!

Three E.R. Visits and one vacation within one week.

Monday - DJ dove off the couch head first onto a ceramic tile floor. At work only 10 minutes and I am heading back home to take him in. A goose egg was the end result, broken blood vessels being the cause.

Tuesday - Cam wakes up with a bite on his ankle, claims it hurts, by the end of the day, he says it really, really hurts

Wednesday - pack for Tomah, take Cam to E.R. - he can't walk! His ankle is that bad! One antibiotic later and 4 hours in the E.R., they still don't know what it was but it appears to have become a skin infection

Thursday - Tomah! Tomah! Tomah!

Monday - Spending time with my kids, pushing them on the swingset. Peyton decides to reach for her feet while up in the air, she falls out of the swing, head first! From at least 4 feet in the air. She hung for a split second and then the straps gave way. She landed on her head, then shoulder, her butt cam back over her and smacked her in the head. Bent in a U shape, backwards. She was knocked out. I can't express how quickly it all happened and how quickly I thought I lost my daughter forever, and then I realized she was responding and couldn't express how I was certain she was paralyzed from the neck down. An E.R. Visit, an MRI to the head, MRI to the face, X-Ray'd collar bone, X-Ray'd arm and X-Ray'd ribs.........she is okay! Nothing broke, just sore. WOW! Anybody want a free swing! I will never use a swing like that again!!

Days are going fast

2011-06-17T09:40:00.005-05:00

Peyton is in training to become a tow truck driver. A proud Daddy moment, she ran the controls while he managed the next adventure for the Berg bunch.

A "Good Job" moment from Daddy

1:00 am - "Mommy.......Momma......Mommaa........"

1:15 am - I take him out to the couch, he falls asleep, I leave him there

5:30 am - This is the position I found him in.

Pigging out at her fave place - Famous Daves (Thanks for dinner Cam!)

A little treat of cotton candy at the Zoo

The Cat in the Hat Knows Alot About That!

DJ! That sign right there says "Do Not Climb" Please, get down!

Ok, I will take a quick picture. Now get down!

Playing in the long awaited water park at the zoo. A rainy cold day, but they still played. We have been to the Zoo three time in the last two months, finally they opened the water play area.

A little instigating from his sister.......

The better side for the 3 Generations of Berg

Sharing Jerky while they wait for the rain to pass at the pull in Dresser, WI.

Just a Reminder

2011-06-08T14:58:00.002-05:00

Recitals, Eagles, Lawn Mowing and Hoola Hoops

2011-05-23T12:27:00.008-05:00

Anything you can do, I can do better......No you can't......Yes I can.......

No you can't......but you will try. Someday you will get there buddy!

They catch on to everything!

Can you see DJ in the picture below.

I couldn't find him and to my surprise he was working on the pull truck.

Get that thing out to the pulls Daddy!

A closer look reveals he is happy.

He cried when I made him come out from all the clutch dust.

Peyton's second recital, third performance.

She danced! She wasn't stiff and still like the first time!

Good Job Peyton!!

I am so proud of Peyton!

She danced to all 3 songs at her recital this past weekend.

She did great.

Baby Eagles. Listen, you can hear them crying for food.

This is down by Goodhue, MN. The nest is huge. There were two eagles in the nest and the father was out on the branch keeping guard for intruders. What a sight to see.

Okay, this makes me laugh.

She is too funny. She couldn't figure out why it isn't touching her belly. I can't figure out how she moves her hips like that after the hool-a-hoop hits the floor.

Tyler's first time mowing the lawn! He caught on quick.

He is a natural! He can mow my lawn any time!!

Peytons First Year

2011-05-13T14:08:00.003-05:00

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DJ's First Year

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Halloween 2010

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Photo Book

2011-05-13T14:01:00.001-05:00

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Recital for Great Grandma Nicolai

2011-05-06T10:48:00.002-05:00

DJ is "Hungry"

He also says "Cheese" when he realizes that I am taking a picture.

Here is the first time Peyton actually made movement at a recital. This was at the Angels Care Center. Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Nicolai were there to cheer her on. Way to go Peyton! I am sure Grand Ma Peggy cheering on the sidelines helped too.

2011-04-22T14:02:00.004-05:00

Mmmm.....Ice Cream

Look....I have some too! (Kiss Cream)

Delicious!

Another day at the park. Our weekend park ventures have begun.

Testing out the Lakeville Park.

Hmmm.....slide works.

Huh, good photos op's here too!

Climbing wall passed inspection

Swing......swings.....

Other kid let me borrow his ball........people are friendly.......check.

Whoa, this one has a 4-wheeler!!

It doesn't make noise.

Those of you that know me well, know that I am a bit anal. Even the IRS guy told me I was anal when he audited Cam's business. Anyway, I can't get this blog to center my text any more and it makes my blood boil.

I hope all of you have a wonderful Easter surrounded by the many great things we all have in life.

Mud Mud Mud Mud Mud

2011-03-31T13:01:00.007-05:00

A little taste of spring a couple of weeks ago. Peyton remembered the taste.

The preparation......

What is she doing?

It's mud. You know, mud.

Like Oreo's?

No, I am cooking Mud Pie

Feels gooey...I don't know about this.

Check it out! Looks like Chocolate!

Hmmmmm~Doesn't taste like chocolate!

It's a treat to beat your feet on the Mississippi Mud ~ Mud Mud Mud Mud ~~~ MUD!

She is growing up on me. Helping me scrub floors the proper way.

I miss these days.......

She is helping.....

Wait a minute......the floor is slippery!

Ok, she quit helping, but really, I was getting good results, her clothes clean the floor just as good as that towel!

Time Flies!

So long, See Ya, Bye Bye......

2011-03-16T12:23:00.005-05:00

Dear Snow ~

In celebration of your melting, we decided to get out the teeter totter and start having some spring time fun. You see, we just weren't ready for 5 full months of you and we really feel you have over stayed your welcome. We aren't the type of people to just up and kick you out when we are sick of you, but we will certainly do our best to act as though you are no longer in our presence. With that said, we are enjoying trips to the Zoo, playing on our teeter totter and swing set. We even spend some time in our playhouse too. We are very sorry for stomping on you in that area where you give us a bunch of water but it seems that when we stomp on you, you tend to turn to water and saturate the ground. This is pretty cool, you know, the more water we get in that area, the more water we will have to make mud pie's. If we are lucky enough we will have enough water that we can cast our lines and hope for some tad poles. Or I guess we could just try to get each other stuck in it too. Regardless, we have plans and our plans do not involve you for at least another 9 months or more. Please don't be upset with us, we just need to move on.

Bye Bye,

Love, The Bergs

Wait a minute.....
Where is DJ?

From a distance........ "poop........poop"

Oh! There he is! On the toilet. Fully dressed but on the toilet.

He gets it, just doesn't fully get it.

He even grabbed toilet paper and wiped.

So the part he doesn't get.........he shouldn't have a diaper, pants and snow pants on in order to go poop on the potty.

Oh well, it is a start.

Huh, it is really sticky, this snow......

Because it is melting! Ha Ha ha ha Ha!

Bye Bye Snow!

DJ had to taste it

He says "Cold!"

Got that right, but it is melting!!!!

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ~ See Ya Snow!

Peyton in her sled

DJ in his sled

2011-03-09T12:13:00.005-06:00

This crazy kid will put his hat on over his eyes and run around yelling "ROAR" until he crashes into something, then he says "Boom".

Caught in the act of getting along with each other.

Peyton and I went to Disney on Ice on Sunday.

What a great show. That was fantastic.

Peyton drew a picture for Tinkerbell. When Tink was up in the air in this carriage she headed down the steps to give her the picture she drew. What a bummer to realize that she couldn't get to her. Peyton decided to just go ahead and mail the picture to Tink.

Little Mermaid, Flounder and Sebastian.

M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E

Mickey Mouse

Check out the new swimsuit and the new pose.

Ok fine, take a picture without the pose.

Look Momma, I can do that pose too, with my new swimsuit.

Ok, check out the new swimsuit without the pose.

A dancing machine.

This is DJ's signature move and he does it so gracefully.

Never mind that I had 4 loads worth of laundry folded in this basket and ready to put away. I guess I should have put it away immediately rather than move on to doing the dishes.

Note to self: Never leave folded laundry in basket on living room floor, unless you feel like folding everything a 2nd time.

Momma, take my picture!

Wait, take this one too.

How about this one!

(Not sure what she was doing here but it was her pose)

I love Daddy!

No, I love Daddy!

Well, I love him more.

No, I love him more.

Share!

Never mind that Cam was trying to take a nap.

Have you ever.....

2011-02-23T12:07:00.012-06:00

Have you ever wanted to be your Mom?

Have you ever wanted to dance as good as everyone else?

Have you ever been on the starting line with over 2,000 ponies yelling at you?

Have you ever swept the table clean just to do your thing?

Have you ever took a walk in your siblings shoes?

Have you ever made a change that made you feel like a whole new person?
Have you ever had something just inches within reach?

Have you ever hand fed an animal?
Have you ever had a simple hug make you feel so good?

Have you fulfilled any of your childhood dreams?

Have you ever just let loose and had fun?

Have you met your challenge head on?

Have you ever fulfilled a 2nd childhood dream?

Have you ever wondered "how in the world" and tried to figure it out?

Have you ever enjoyed something so much that you couldn't imagine it any other way?

Have you ever danced in the rain?

Have you ever told someone you love them just because you want them to know?

Have you ever thanked someone for holding the door for you?

Have you ever held on to something that you shouldn't?

Have you ever forgave someone for making a mistake?

Have you ever wandered back and realized how lucky you really are?

Have you ever shown appreciation for those that helped you along the way?

Have you ever had breakfast in bed? (Me neither, the dog ate it)

Instead of wishing you could be in someone else's shoes all your life.....

Enjoy the life you have.....

We all spend too much time comparing ourselves to our neighbors and our peers, we forget how good we really have it and we miss the opportunity to enjoy every moment.

Live in the moment, it may be your last.

Don't worry about what they are doing.
Put your efforts into yourself.

You may be surprised with the results.

She says she is BORED!

2011-01-26T19:24:00.006-06:00

Since the oatmeal was put out of reach, DJ found the next best thing to spread out all over the kitchen.....bread crumbs!
Getting ready to go to work in Daddy's boots.

Looking at little wore out, those boots must be heavy.

"Mom, I really am sick of that snow"
"I want to go pulling and to see monster trucks and to the beach to cool off in the water"
We did our best with a bath "pool" party.

DJ danced and laughed and clapped and cheered at the Sesame Street Live show.

DJ couldn't resist Peyton's froggy boots.

Is that Cam's Kid under that hat?

Oh, that is my kid in that shirt!

Playing school, at home.

Hey Cowboy!

We went to Oscars for breakfast last weekend.

DJ was snuggling up to Cam.

The waitress (hottie) thought that was kind of cute.

Cam says "Hey Baby" and nods.

DJ says "Hey Baby"

So DJ's first two words together were: Hey Baby!

Really, is this what I have to look forward to?

I will admit, it was cute as ever, and everyone did hear it and enjoyed it.

But, really, "Hey Baby", Ugh.

"Post something new to your Blog. I am Bored"

That is the email I got today while I stopped at my desk for a five minute break from budget meetings, open enrollment meetings, stolen trailer meetings, FSA meetings, HSA meetings, high deductible health insurance meetings and payroll company meetings, oh, yeah, four-o-one kay meetings too. Ha, I just had to spell 401k out because that is the kind of strange frustrating silly day I had today.

5 am - alarm goes off

5:30 am - alarm goes off for the 3rd time

6:20 am - okay, I guess I better stop hitting the snooze button

6:40 am - I have 10 minutes to do my hair, get Peyton's packpack ready for school, wake the kids up, get them ready and out the door, oh crap, gotta make Cam's lunch too.

6:45 am - Snuggle Cam in an effort to get him to wake up, rubbed his back for five minutes and his feet for two minutes, now I am really going to be late

7:10 am - Cam helps get the kids ready, and out the door we go. 20 minutes behind schedule

7:35 am - Drop Peyton off at school in tears, ):

7:50 am - Drop DJ off with Bullet, happy as can be (;

8:15 am - arrive at work, 15 minutes late, everyone is too busy to notice, whew

8:15 am to 10:00 am - listen to co-worker yell across the room with a mouth full of her breakfast. Cringing the entire time

10:00 am - question another co-worker about the post office, she straight up lies to me to cover her butt. Really cringing and kind of aching in frustration.

10:10 am - snap at another co-worker out of frustration - apologize immediately

10:15 am - apologize again for snapping

10:30 am - Prep for meetings to intro the high deductible health insurance plan with HSA to employee's.

11:30 am - Go to lunch, treat myself to a cheese burger from DQ!!

11:35 am - realize that the cheeseburger is really a NACHO cheeseburger. AAAAAHHHHH! That is like going to the bakery for a Custard Donut and Getting JELLY!!!!

That is just till Noon, you can just about imagine the rest of the day.

Dear Friend ~

I am posting to my blog tonight, while supper is on the stove, DJ is emptying ALL of the books from the bookshelf and Peyton is telling him to stop or she will spank him. Oh, now she is helping him remove the books. But, it is very much worth it to get this blog updated. I know that someday my kids will enjoy looking back at this and I should really be better about updating it more often so there is never a void in those little lives of theirs. I truly appreciate the reminder. Now, as for your being bored, thank you for pointing that out, I will be sure to send you plenty of work so we do not have to worry about you accidentally closing your eyes for fifteen minutes and catching the winks of sleep that I desperately need on days like this. I hope you are laughing out loud at your desk while you read this because you know that I am going to do it all over again tomorrow. An update on the kids, DJ has now emptied ALL of the stuffed animals onto the floor too, so now I think every inch of the carpet is covered. Back to you, so what is the plan for this weekend? Do you want to go to the Zoo? I was thinking about taking the kids to the Zoo on Saturday afternoon, you know, burn off some energy and maybe see how well mannered the animals are vs. The Boy and The Girl. Oh no! Petie is eating the play doh the kids forgot to put away, thank you so much for giving them the play doh, they really do love it, but they aren't very good at putting it away. Did you know that Cam sent in that kit we talked about a week ago, hopefully we will know something within a week or two, answer a lot of questions, I hope. You know that I love you, even though when under the influence you tend to beat me up. I don't think I am going to proof this letter either, I just wunged it. Till next time, remember that I love you and I don't know what I would do without you. Thank you for being you. You put a smile on my face even when I am drowning at my desk.

Have a great day~ Erica

Peyton - sleeping, we thought!

Hah! She fooled us!

Haven't laughed that hard in a while.

(PS Friend: I did spell check this post and it didn't recognize "wunged", you win, I surrender)

Christmas ~ Berg Style

2011-01-08T15:13:00.006-06:00

Ho Ho Ho ~ Merry Christmas!

Bryce got a big chunk of coal, that lucky guy!
Santa visited with gifts for everyone.

Peyton was shocked when she answered the door
She turned to Cam and whispered
"It's SAAAAANNNNNTTTTAAAA!!!!"

All but 1 of Rita's great grand kids ~ Jo was a little shy
They all have red-eye in this picture
I didn't fix it, it is kind of fitting for the rest of the Regenscheid pictures.
The devil in them all. No, not literally, but they are all devious.

~Cold Hard Evidence~
DJ ~ Caught red handed with the Gingerbread man, which appears to be missing a chunk from his head, a juice bag in the other hand and headed for the tractor to escape to privacy. Peyton and her goofy cousins, making faces for the family picture of Rita's Great Grandchildren.
You will see in a later picture where they get it from.

Her first dance recital.

The artist with the Gingerbread man before he was cookie-napped.

Making puppy chow with Grandma Lois.

Celebrating Christmas with my family is the best.

I couldn't ask for better people in my life.

A snowy evening at home.

Yes, the snow was covering the lights on my fence.

Yahoo!! I got a new tractor for Christmas!

I am the king of the world!

Peyton went on the kids shopping spree at the library this year.

She picked out gifts for the whole family.

Bullet and her kissing Harley riders.

The Regenscheids.

Now really......

They are all goofy and their kin isn't too far behind them.

We all have fun.

How many families do you know that can still take a family picture like this??

Not many!

They all look like they are having a good time and they are standing next to each other!

Grandpa Doc ~ Showing us how it is done.

DJ doing his best to do the same.

Again ~ I love all of my family.
What a great Christmas.
Thank you for sharing it with me.

A Day In The Life of The Berg's

2010-12-21T09:47:00.004-06:00

A summary of my evening:

7:45 pm enter driveway - oops - wait........ stop short of driveway, realize that the drift is a high as my door, backup, give er' all you got......made it.

7:50 pm park in garage - shovel snow away from doorway so the door shuts completely

8:00 pm finally got the kids to put their jackets back on - make the trek to the house

8:10 pm get all outdoor clothing off of kids

8:15 pm go to bedroom to change my pants which are soaking wet from walking through the deep snow

8:17 pm walk into kitchen to find the 2 "To Go" boxes of Mexican spread out all over the table, chairs and kitchen floor. Dog's eatin' good now. Rice...Beans...Enchilada's and Chicken Strips.

8:20 pm Whew! Got that mess cleaned up, even off the brand new clothes I just bought as Christmas gifts for Cam

8:21 pm Walk to freezer to pull out pork chops for Cam's supper

8:22 pm walk into kitchen to find the huge glass of chocolate milk spilled all over the counter, stove, down the cupboards and on the floor.....ooh it is seeping under the stove

8:25 pm got the milk cleaned up, take the towels to the wash machine

8:26 pm walk back into the kitchen to find the tub of oatmeal (about 20 cups worth) pulled from the cupboard and all over the newly cleaned kitchen floor

8:30 pm got the oatmeal cleaned up, got the pork chops started on the stove

8:32 pm - DJ is crying - he crapped his pants!

8:35 pm - okay kids, come get in the bath - Peyton says she will take a bath later

8:36 pm - start the bath water, DJ is taking his clothes off

8:37 pm - shut the TV off so Peyton will come take a bath

8:38 pm - notice that DJ has thrown about 20 wash clothes in the tub of water

8:39 pm - put DJ in the bath and then start the process with Peyton

8:50 pm - take kids out of the bath - Peyton won't stopping running naked in circles until I push the red button - okay I pushed the button - No, Mom, that was the green one, push the red one - okay Peyton - I pushed the button - No, Mom that was the yellow one - Sidenote - Dear God help me to read my child's imagination, I can't find the red button. She stops and says "I'm chilly". Well - put some clothes on!

9:00 pm - finish up the pork chops and potatoes, open up some green beans.

9:05 pm - kids are fighting over the bowl of green beans

9:10 pm - Call Cam to see if he is done plowing snow yet - yep - whew he will be home in 10 minutes

I will spare you the next hour and a half.

5:00 am - wake up to go to the bathroom - step in puddle of water, rugs are soaked - Here goes another day in the life of the Berg's.

FYI: These pictures aren't from last night, these are about a week old. They were swimming in the oatmeal that day.

Also - I gave Cam the Mexican scented clothes last night rather than wrapping them for Christmas - gotta find something else for Cam for Christmas.

And people wonder why my house is messy or why I can't get anything done!

November Fun

2010-11-29T11:58:00.006-06:00

November Fun Times

Cam and I took Peyton to the Monster Trucks at the Metrodome

Here is what Peyton thought of the show

Plugging her ears for some of the loud ones during freestyle

Dennis Anderson was there, whew, I love Dennis Anderson

Cam's fave truck, since Bigfoot doesn't run this circuit
We went to cut down our tree the Sunday after Thanksgiving

Peyton pulled the cart for the tree until we found the perfect tree

Ooh, here it is. Peyton got down on the ground and looked at the trunk, yep, it is straight.
Give her all you got Cam!

Presto! We have a tree!

We put the tree up and within minutes DJ was pulling the bulbs off of the tree and saying "Ball!" and throwing it. So the decorations were all moved to the 2 foot and above level. Then about 30 minutes later, Peyton was on the couch and just dove into the tree, literally, dove into the tree. She was getting away from the monsters on the couch!

So, my perfect tree now has decorations only on the top half and a big open area where Peyton dove into it.

DJ's first time wearing his snow boots.

Peyton got a little mad at Cam on the way home the other night. She picked up her pretend phone and told Cam he was going to jail.

Peyton: Hello - Police - My Daddy was Naughty - You need to take him to jail

She hung up and told Cam - that's it, your going to jail!

Blue Thunder getting some nice air time.

Nice Save for Avenger!

Nice Save for Dennis Anderson in Grave Digger!

Wow, in two days, it will be December.

I have all my shopping done for the two families we are sponsoring in Wanamingo this year.

I have most of my shopping done for the family too.

What is wrong with me?

Looking forward to enjoying the Christmas Season.

Fa La La La La!

Happy Halloween

2010-11-09T12:23:00.005-06:00

Halloween Week

Peyton dug right in this year.

Her comment: Ooooohh Gooey, pick out the seeds so we can hatch them.

Yes, she sat on them and tried to hatch them.

DJ didn't think much of the mess.

His comment: NO and pointed with the intent of "You do it"

Peyton offered some assistance to DJ. She told him he has to practice.

Okay, he tried it.

He was much happier riding Peyton's tractor around while she was busy with the pumpkins.

She carved, she painted, we cleaned them off and she re-painted.

DJ had more fun playing, no interest in painting, unless I was going to let him taste it.

The trick or treaters at the MN Zoo.

The HallZOOWeen members event was fun for the kids.

We all dressed up, the kids got lots of toys and treats.

There is a Cameron, In Wisconsin, Driving a Ford, Expedition

Yes, this was going down the road, those people had no clue we were taking pictures.

A stop at Peyton's fave park.

"The Red Park"

DJ wasn't too sure about the slides, he'd rather climb.

Cam and the squirrel became friends at The Red Park

Kind of a cool picture.

A day of relaxation and site seeing wouldn't be complete without checking out some form of Ford to make his next project.

The Farmer

The Chicken

The Cowboy Girl

The Cow

Happy Halloween

Sidebar:

Grandma Lois wore a crown and had a magic wand on Halloween.

The wand made Peyton and DJ's treat magically appear behind the pilgrims.

Peyton is so lucky! She got to bring the magic wand home!

~ Two days later ~

Standing at the stove, making supper

Peyton, almost in tears

Crown on

Wand in hand

"Ma Ma, it doesn't work.....it's not bringing me new toys!"

Me: What?

Peyton: See, watch (she closes her eyes and points the wand at a pile of old toys that were intended to be traded for new toys) she says "Abba Cadabba Ra"

"See Ma Ma, it doesn't work"

Now she is in tears.

Me: Here, call your Grandma, handing her the phone.

Grandma laughed, so hard I think she cried too.

~ A week later~

Grandma stops at the house.

Peyton hands Grandma the wand and says:
"It doesn't work"

(FYI: Christmas is 6 weeks away)

Fall Fun Round 2

2010-10-21T12:49:00.005-05:00

Last weekend I gave Cam the weekend off.

I took the kids to Sever's Corn Maze and left him home alone for a little R&R.

Pony Rides

Sand Art

Face Painting.
She became a Kitty!

Donkey's

She fed every animal that she could get her hand to.

Gutsy little thing.

She didn't like the buffalo, his mouth was a little big and gooey feeling.

Making Corn Angels in the Corn Pit

Air born!

Landing !

Sibling Love

Happy.....he finally figured out that crawling works better than walking.

He was trying to keep his balance.

Little Guy Kept Sinking

It was like quick sand

Who needs leaves, we have corn.

We got home to find this.....

What normal person would consider cutting down a 40 foot cedar tree to be R&R.

Seriously Cam, what is wrong with you?

Can you say work-a-holic?

Hey Mom & Dad ~ Happy 37th Anniversary!

Fall Fun Round 1

2010-10-15T14:24:00.005-05:00

Hey Stud Muffin!

This was at my Mom's last weekend.......

In the tree that we were forbidden to even mow close to let alone climb on!!

Yes, she is climbing on it Mom!!!How many people can you fit on a golf cart?

Nicolai's.......10 plus 2 dogs......easily

Look at the pretty colorful leaf!
This was at a state historical marker on Hwy 95 north of Afton.

This is the flooded waters from the rain 2 weeks ago.
At that same park as that pretty red leaf!

Is he giving me the........

I think he is........

Just like his Daddy!

Enjoying the Osceola WI train ride.

Good conversation with cousin Landon.

Three generations of Berg

One of the many spectacular views from the train ride.

More good conversation on the train.

One proud Grandpa.

DJ was fascinated in the train ride.

Peyton and her baby are ready for a nap after a long day.

Okay.....WHO TOOK THE KEYS!

MMmmm Mud Pie

2010-10-08T16:44:00.002-05:00

Cam told me not to show these pictures to any one.
What are they gonna do?

Take my kids away from me for being kids?

I seem to have a pretty good memory of a story my sister could add to this.

Mud pies on the car??

Wow, What Happened to Summer

2010-09-16T11:53:00.006-05:00

Oh Say Can you See......

Where did the summer go?

What happened to my weekly Tuesday updates on this Blog?

Gone are the days.

So, last night at 2 AM, yes, 2 AM! I hear "MMMMMMOooooooooooMMMMMm!"

Huh? DJ must be up. I better make sure he is okay.

Yep, he's up, yep, he's okay.

I lay him down again, since he was standing up and I give him something to drink.

Well, the drink went flying and he yelled "NNNNNNNNooooooooooo!"

Hmm, guess DJ is not okay.

So I take him in the living room in order to avoid waking everyone else.

He's WIDE AWAKE! Wide flippin' awake.

Yep, Peyton showed up within 10 minutes to join the fun.

So yes, I would love to get that time frame from 2AM to 4:30AM back and sleep through it!!

DJ says "Mom", "DA DA", "NO", "Don't", "More", "Ball" and "Duck"

He has the essentials covered I guess.

Chillin at the waterpark with the Tylenol.

DJ got three shots the morning we went to the waterpark.

Tough Guy!

Peyton loved the waterpark.

Emma, Megan, Jo & Kahlan joined us for the day.

We showed the truck down in Rochester at the 4 Wheel Drive Jamboree.

Took home "Best Modified Ford" honors!

A long long long time ago, Cam told me he would marry me if Bigfoot drove us away from the wedding.

So, a long long time ago, I confronted Dan Runte (Bigfoot Driver) and told him I needed his help.

I explained the situation. He understood. But never showed up!

So, to my surprise, at the Jamboree I was standing with Cam at the rules meeting for the show and there stood the man himself. Dan Runte. At the Bigfoot merchandise booth.

So I casually walk over and ask the people in the booth if Bigfoot would be over in our area at all for photo opportunities.
Dan Runte steps in and I look at him and say

"Don't even talk to me, I am mad at you!"

He looked concerned and scared, "Uh oh, what did I do"

Me: "Well, Fifteen Years ago...."

Runte: "Oh no"

Me: "I told you my boyfriend wouldn't marry me unless you drove us away from the church"

Runte: "You were in Dresser, WI weren't you!"

Sidebar: Holy Crap, He Remembers!!

Me: "Yes, and now here I am two kids later (the kids were with me) and I am still not married!"

Runte: "Are you kidding, he really wouldn't marry you??"

Me: "Nah, I got him drunk and tricked him, we are married now"

Everyone is laughing at this point.

Some more random conversation and then we were on our way over with the pull truck to take some pics with Bigfoot!! The Original Bigfoot to top it off!!

Peyton and DJ check out the huge tire and rim to be sure it is race ready.

A once in a lifetime shot here. Wow, way cool.

We will never ever see this opportunity again.

Checking out the front end.
Two classics. Even the Bigfoot guys came out to check out the pull truck. They oogled.
Hmmmm.....a crown.....what do I do with this??

Will it make me beautiful or gorgeous?

Peyton loved her Birthday cake Grand Ma Peggy made for her! Thanks Grand Ma!

Pulling in Ellsworth, WI

Peyton started Sunday School last Sunday ~ loved it

Peyton started dance Tuesday night ~ loved it

Peyton starts Fridays at the Randolph Child Care tomorrow ~ I doubt she will need me there either.

Saturday - Mora MN at Noon

Sunday - Zumbrota at Noon!

See you there!

1~2~3

2010-09-02T20:00:00.005-05:00

Three - loving Grandpa B's glasses.
Three - in her dress and froggy boots

Two ~ Doing her hair with Grand Ma Peggy.

One - Wearing Uncle Danny's winter hat.

Oh my!

Two ~ Got this from Grand Ma Peggy!

Two ~ Eating a hammyburger

Two ~ working in the shop with Daddy!

One ~ Checking out the baby Swans

6 months ~ showing attitude already.

Wow! Peyton is Three!

What happened?

Where is my little girl?

Last night: Peyton asked "Daddy, do you have any money?"

Cam: Yes, why?

Peyton: Runs away from him and says to Mom "Mommy! Daddy has money! Now we can go to the State Fair"

There have been so many stories that I can't even start to put them on paper, but I already wish I have.

Such as our wash machine experience:

We are paying for our new wash machine a couple weeks ago.

Peyton is sitting at the counter while we pay.

She looks at the sales guy and says

"I'm gonna kick your ass"

Oh boy, sorry, oops, who taught her that!!!

We were at a pull a couple weeks ago,

she walks up to a kid and says

"My engine is FAST!"

Happy Birthday Baby Girl!
I love you!

2010-08-17T16:49:00.004-05:00

Waiting for Daddy to get out of the shower, holding down the cooler, ready for pulling.
He looks so grown up!

Pulling in Ellsworth, WI. We beat both of those black fords in BOTH classes! HA!

A great day at the Dakota County Fair with all the cousins.

Pretty little girl in her dress and froggy boots.

"Can I got play in the water with my frog boots Mom?"

MMMmmmmm......a tasty toy for my birthday

Happy 1st Birthday DJ & Kahlan!

Celebrate!

I just want to kiss that cute kid in that balloon!

Midget wrestling in Dennison. Only one picture from the event, pretty bad this year.
I guess it still made us laugh though.

And we got to see some old friends, that made it all worth it!

We've missed that old Mud Racing Crew!

Lots of memories.

Switching out boxes just to tick other people off and race more classes

Burning the bleachers

Hertel, WI ~ need I say more?

Putting the raccoon in Tom Meents Monster Patrol

Hah, we had some good times.

Including carrying passed out Wayne out of just about every bar we went to.

Timmy Did It!

Where is the next swap meet, we need to stuff more buckshots in the Mustang.

Lots of Laughs.

Happy Birthday DJ

2010-08-04T21:14:00.006-05:00

Happy 1st Birthday DJ!

Nine Months
Six Months

Three Months

1 week

Dear DJ ~

It has been one year since the morning I woke your Dad up and told him to take a shower, no rush, but I think your going to meet your son today. You were two weeks early, believe me, I was okay with that! As I look over at you while writing this letter you are standing on top of your learning center rather than leaning on it, you grin from ear to ear in a way that tells me not to worry, you won't fall down. Looking back on the first year you:

1. Started to roll at 3 months

2. Sat on your own at 6 months

3. Got your first tooth at 7 months

4. Crawled on your own at 9 months

5. Stood on your own at 10 months

Today you:

1. Have no problem fighting back when your sister upsets you

2. Are able to unroll a brand new roll of toilet paper, all the way down to the cardboard!

3. Have 6 teeth

4. Have taken a couple of steps on your own

5. Are able to pile all of the dogs toys into his water dish

6. Sing yourself to sleep

7. Climb everything and anything you can possibly find

8. Drink all your sisters juice before she catches you

9. Pull Mens chest hair like a champ

10. Prefer to be with Daddy or Grandpa over Mom or Grandma

11. Have 7 cousins (Kelli, Brittany, Emma, Megan, Tyler, Karlee & Kahlan)

12. Able to unfold an entire basket of laundry within seconds

13. Empty cupboards even faster than doing the laundry

14. Change the channel and reprogram the TV to a point of no return

15. Shut the computer off in the middle of my work

16. Best of all, still love to snuggle with me.

I look forward to all of our adventures Bubba.
I love you!

Happy 1st Birthday!

Summer Adventures

2010-07-23T08:41:00.006-05:00

One of my new fave places in the Cities.

The Childrens Museum!

A spot for the itty bitties in every exhibit!!

DJ loved that!

Peyton went grocery shopping, made dinner, delivered the mail, planted flowers and took her baby to the hospital.
The balance room.

The warehouse.

DJ worked for Peyton in the warehouse.

Played with the boats, running them through different dams.

Splashed Water.

Splashed more water.

Blew Bubbles.

Planted and picked flowers.

Became a turtle. And a Beaver. And an Ant in the ant farm.

Painted rocks.

Made sand castles.

DJ loves Peyton's tractor, they fight over it.

DJ'S first wheels!

2010-06-24T23:41:00.002-05:00

Hey, at least she is going on the toilet!

Check out DJ's new ride!
He loves it.

I still call her Baby Peyton

2010-06-21T13:33:00.004-05:00

Peyton planted these flowers all by herself.

Picked out the pot

Picked out the flowers

Brought them home and planted them

She is growing up on me, but I still call her "Baby Peyton"

Baby Peyton is teaching DJ all the fun stuff already!

They both look so proud to be up where DJ shouldn't be.
Check out those gorgeous smiles!!
I love all of them.

DJ is moving from one end of the house to the other, via his feet!!

He still needs support, but it won't be long and he will be fully mobile. Sound asleep

Hmmm....must be a good dream??

Whoa, she must be a hotty!

Winding the clock.

Her first fair ride, alone.

This was in Taylor, WI.

We snuck over to the fair that Cam was pulling at.

Picnic

2010-06-09T13:50:00.004-05:00

A couple weeks ago Cam took us on a picnic to the Mississippi River.

The kids loved it!

Can't you tell by the pictures?

Peyton took the camera from me, this is what she did.

Pretty good aim for a 2 year old.

This summer is going to fly by.

Pulling is in full swing. We are having fun.

MN Zoo & Pulling

2010-05-17T12:09:00.006-05:00

A couple weeks back I took the kids to the MN Zoo. Bought a Season Pass too. I love the Zoo.

Would you stop taking my picture, I want to relax.

Let me out!

Peyton was feeding the goats, she went into the pen and pet every single goat, even hugged some of them. I made her come outside the cage to feed the goat.

He wanted the food that went down her sleeve, I didn't realize her entire hand was in his mouth until I took the camera away from my view. She didn't mind.
Next she wanted to go in the cage with the cows and then with the bears.
So I guess I need to teach her the difference between safe animals and not so safe animals.

Peyton was watering flowers on Mothers Day.
Daddy stepped in to have her cool off a nut that he just got done grinding on,
she was happy to help.

Finally! We have missed you!

Look at those smiles!

I am speechless.

I was in the kitchen, cleaning, step around the corner to find this.

Oh, hi Mom, you see me!

Look! No Hands!

I didn't have it in me to take a pic of the crash, so you only get to see the happy parts.

Here is a video of the coyote's howling at the Zoo.

Peyton wanted to help her Dad load up the weights at the pull last weekend. She started picking that thing up by herself. Then Grandpa stepped in to give a little assistance. Baby in one hand and weight in the other.

Cam took home 3rd in the Light Class, 1st in the Heavy Class and 1st in the Street Mod too.

Not too shabby.

I am having my garage sale this weekend.

Lots to do.

Hope to see Ty again this weekend too!

Oh, and going for DJ's 9 mo pictures on Thursday

Taking Landon too, for his 6 month pictures.

That will be fun!!

If I had a Million Dollars.......

2010-05-04T11:53:00.005-05:00

I'd quit my job and spend every waking moment with my family.

Time is getting away from me.

So, looks like I haven't posted in, ohh, 3 weeks.

Peyton ~ Even though I can't break her of that Nuk, she is now driving.
This is her pull truck.

She parks it right next to her Daddy's pull truck.

She is also planting flowers.

She came into the house and told me

"Mommy, lookit, I panted fowers"

Oh yes, she picked them from the flower bed and transplanted the flower to the barrels by the house.

We planted her own pots of flowers, I guess they weren't growing quick enough for her.

We also planted the garden too!

April 16th - 18th the boss sent all of us girls to Las Vegas. Can you believe it, I went to Vegas and didn't put a penny in a machine or on a table.

We stayed at the Planet Hollywood. They gave away our rooms, so we were upgraded to Suites on the Penthouse level. Nice!!

Silly tourist! I tried to get the girls to lighten up and have some fun so I ran up to this guy and told the girls to take my pic. Of course he whispered to me "I would appreciate a minimum of $1 tip for the picture" Silly tourist, nothing is free!

I didn't tell the girls that the last guy wanted a buck, so they all jumped at the chance to get the pic with Elvis. Well Elvis said, "thanks Ladies, I would appreciate a $5 tip". Silly tourists!! Nothing is free!!

Except the Vegas Showgirl pic at the Flamingo. She did that one for free for me.

Elvis gave us a bus tour of the city. We were on the top of a double decker and the weather was perfect. That was the first time in all my travels to Vegas that I did a tour like this. It was actually pretty fun.

Elvis sang throughout the entire tour.

Gotta love the water shows.

No matter how many times you have seen them, they never get old.

Joey and Rory were onstage when we went through downtown on the tour bus.

Miranda Lambert played that night too.
The CMA's were that same weekend.

No, I didn't find George Strait and believe me, I tried!!

I missed my kids and my husband, however, it was nice to be away too!

Of course, when I got home on Sunday, DJ had broke his first tooth through! Of course!! When Mom isn't home. Now there are two chompers in that little mouth of his and today is his 9 month birthday!! Wow.

I have tons more pictures to post of the kids, but I will have to wait till next time.

DJ is going in for his 9 month appointment tomorrow.

He is doing the army crawl, he prefers to stand, so I don't think it will be long before he is walking.

Guess what!!

L&L got to see Ty last Thursday!!

Wahoooo!!!!

Finally!!!!

I just hope we get to see him this weekend now!

Patience will always pay off. May be a lot of heartache in the journey, but we will get there.

I love my family, all of my family.

Happy Easter

2010-04-13T12:31:00.005-05:00

Happy Easter!

Landon = Happy with Grandpa Larry

DJ and Grandpa Doc

DJ & Kahlan ~ Cousins

Only 1 week difference!

Baby Blue Eyes

Peyton and Jo ~ Cousins

Only 3 months difference

How do you get these things to work??

I found one!

Daddy: "Peyton, you need to start listening to Mommy. You can't pull DJ's hair, he was sleeping"

Peyton: Laughs

Daddy: "No, it is not funny, I am not laughing!"

Peyton: Climbs onto Cam's lap, puts her hands up to his cheeks "Daddy are you mad?"

Daddy: "Yes, I am"

Peyton: Gives Cam a big hug and "I love you Daddy"

Daddy: "I love you too, but you have to listen to Mom"

Peyton: Gives Cam a kiss and........

it is all over, she won, Daddy is now wrestling on the floor with her.

Peyton is growing up on me.

2010-04-02T13:03:00.005-05:00

Peyton was proud as a peacock after she got some new shoes and clothes from Grandma B.

Please note: the flower carpet is GONE!!

She looked so grown up in those shoes and that shirt, It almost made me cry.

She got a new blanky too!!

We made caterpillars last weekend while DJ and Cam were still sleeping.

She did a pretty good job.

It got to the point where she was pulling stuff of so she could put more glue on.

She liked the glue.

If this doesn't make you smile.........

2010-03-26T12:27:00.003-05:00

So I was doing dishes the other night. Cam walked into the house and said

"What is going on here?"

I turned around with a questioning look.

Hmmm, Peyton is dressing Petie now too!

So I go to ask Peyton what she was doing to Petie and this is what I see:

Pants Off

Cowgirl Boots ON

Petie and Peyton were playing dress up.

But Yo Gabba Gabba got her distracted.

She told me "I need my cowboy hat Mommy!"

The butterfly head band wasn't doing the trick, so Petie gets to wear it?

You gotta smile, don't you???!!!

Big Smiles!

Tongue in cheek. Hmmm, where does that come from??

Puller Debut

2010-03-16T15:52:00.003-05:00

Doesn't matter how, as long as he is in there!

2010-03-09T13:24:00.006-06:00

Aarrghh!! Hanging with Daddy.

A little jealousy?? Move over DJ, Peyton wants Daddy.

Hey Hollywood!!

I was taking some pictures of DJ, since he seems to be growing faster than I am taking pictures and this is what Peyton did: "Take my picture too Mommy!"

DJ's first biter biscuit!

Peyton sledding in the driveway.

What a fun filled couple of weeks!

Two weekends ago, Cam promised Peyton Chuck-E-Cheese when he got home from Louisville. We ended the day with "I liked that, thank you Daddy"!

Gina and Peyton on the Roller Coaster simulator. Peyton kept looking away, but Gina sure seemed to be having a good time!

Peyton and Clifford were inseparable!

Riding (driving) the Jeep.

MN Ag Group had their open house last week too.
Peyton tried out every single tractor. Grandpa was pretty proud to help her get in or on every one.
She even told Grandpa "I want that one!" pointing to the combine with a bean head on it.

At the end of the night she took off to sit in all the tractors again. She talked Daddy into going this time around. She was turning lights on and off and pushing buttons like crazy.
Grandma knocked on the window to get her attention, she knocked back.

What a rough day!

Cam hanging out waiting for his turn to bowl after the Championship Pulling Series Banquet.

Congrats Cam on Pro Stock Light and Heavy Champion!! For 2009

And 2nd Place Street Mod Light and Heavy in 2009!!

This is just a taste of the evening. We had a BLAST!!

Thanks Will and Peggy!

The 6 month stats

2010-02-20T08:16:00.007-06:00

Chillin' in the car on the way to Grandma's one morning. The sun was bright so she asked for my glasses. I held the camera up over my head while driving, got a lucky shot of her.

Peyton was lucky enough to meet Dora and Diego a couple weeks ago. All of us girls went to Nick Universe (thanks Mom!) at the MOA. Peyton loved the rides. She had a blast.

Big Hugs!

DJ had his 6 month checkup yesterday.

Daniel Joseph

6 months

21 lbs 0.8 oz (91.2%)

Length: 2 ft 5 in. (97.7%)

Weight for length 62.5%

Head: 18.75 in (99.7%)

So that means he is tall and average weight for his height. But very tall for his age.

And ~ He has lots of brains in that big head of his.

All the more to outsmart Mom & Dad for the rest of our lives.

Peyton's head was off the charts. So between the 2 of them, they should be able to support Cam & I pretty good in about 20 years, ha ha ha.

Happy 6 Month Birthday DJ

2010-02-04T12:25:00.003-06:00

Happy Six Month Birthday DJ

(Daniel, Danny, DJ, Fud, Spud, Bubba)

You are already sitting on your own, you love sweet potatoes and squash.

You don't think much of green beans or peas.

You love Pears and your not so much for the peaches.

I am dressing you in 9 to 12 month clothes.

We will get your "stats" on the 19th when you go in for those awful shots (sorry bubba).

You love the jumper and the walker and not so much the bouncy seat any more.

You love to give big wet kisses and pull your sisters hair.

You chew on everything but there aren't teeth yet.

You sit in the bath on your own but it is difficult to get you to stop attacking the bubbles.

If you are sleeping and Dad passes by, you wake up with a smile.

You try to kiss yourself when put in front of a mirror.

You graduated from the infant car seat into your sisters seat (rear facing still),

you love to watch out the car window, so much for sleeping on the ride to Grandma's house.

You laugh hysterically when your Dad holds you and kisses your cheeks.

You are so ticklish on your inner thighs you can hardly breath from laughing so hard.

You LOVE your feet!

You talk when spoken to.

You yell at Peyton when she is in your way of the TV or playing with a toy you want.

You love to cuddle with Mom when you are tired and Mom loves to cuddle with you whenever you are willing.

But if Dad is in sight, Mom is history.

I love you Bubba!

A meeting of the minds.

You listen to me Great Grandpa........
Oh, no, no, no don't sing, don't talk in that funny voice,
I can't keep a serious face when you do that.

Peyton got a new used kitchen with dishes and food. And a table with chairs from a lady I work with. Peyton cooks supper every night now. Last night was burgers, nilk (milk), coffee that is "not hot, it is warm" and then some apple pie! Thanks for supper Peyton!

She was playing with this pan, it has a spring loaded flipper in it to flip pancakes.

These toys are probably 15 years old, they are so much better than the cheap stuff they make now.

She emptied everything from the bag and put it all on the table.

I couldn't get it put away until she seen every single piece.

Elmo's World

2010-01-26T13:00:00.003-06:00

Lately life has been all about "Elmo's World".

I took Peyton to Sesame Street Live a week ago Saturday.

Just Peyton and I and we had a good time too.

She was looking at the stars on the ceiling. (The lights) She was amazed with the stars, they were imagining they were camping and it was night time.

She was singing and laughing, having a blast.
She actually headed out of her seat and down the aisle to go dance with Elmo.

It was adorable, till she realized she couldn't go up there by him.

Last weekend we were hoping to make it to the monster trucks, but the weather and common sense held us back. So, Cam and I went out for dinner and Grandma and Grandpa Berg partied with the kids for a couple of hours.

Here is a good laugh from DJ. He is getting to be so much fun! He will laugh at you when you walk by to get your attention. He is growing way too fast on me.

Rodeo this weekend with Peyton and Cam!

I Love My Kids

2010-01-15T12:01:00.005-06:00

Tuesday morning the trees in the yard were so pretty. I love it when they get like this.

"I have to go potty mom"

"Okay, hurry up get to the bathroom"

"My take my pants off, ok mommy"

"Ok, hurry up, you don't want to have an accident"

"No, my need my paci, mommy"

"Ok, grab it and hurry up so you don't have an accident"

"Wait, my need that too"

"What?"

"That"

"What?"

"My need to read mommy!"

"Oh, you are silly"

"No, my Peyton!"

The things we do to get them to go potty.

Some days I feel so close and then the next day I feel like we are getting no where.

Peyton and I made Daddy a cake. She was the first to taste test it.
She rubbed her belly and said "mmmmm mmmmm good"

A little personality from Peyton!

Peyton gave DJ a kiss without even being asked. We just asked her to put her arm around him. Look at the pride in big sisters eyes!

I am laying on the floor right next to DJ in this one, what a good (lucky) shot.

~I LOVE MY KIDS~

Look at me! I can sit all by myself.

DJ started to sit by himself this week.
He also started rolling over.

And he is actually attempting to get to his knees and move around.

Not wasting any time, that is for sure.

Tomorrow I am taking Peyton to Sesame Street Live, featuring Elmo. She is so excited and I am excited to have a day alone with my little girl.

DJ is spending the day with Gina. Lucky guy!!

Christmas Catchup

2010-01-03T13:30:00.007-06:00

Cam is at the Vikings Game, perfect time for me to clean.....or post on the blog.

Okay, I just went through my last couple of weeks worth of pictures and realized that I have obviously been neglecting this blog a little bit. So here comes the catch up post!!

Here is Danny at 4 months. 18 lbs 13 oz & 26" long. He is laughing at Cam in this picture.

We cut down the Christmas tree at a tree farm just to the east of Kenyon. We initially went to Hampton Hills and found nothing, the trees are getting pretty picked over. I may have to switch to a different type of tree for a while, or simply stop being so picky.

Here is Peyton's reaction after Cam cut the string on the tree. She has a mouthful of Monster Cookie, just like her Dad!! Ha Ha.

I have to put some of the tree decorating contest from the Berg Family Christmas on here, what a great idea Lois!! This was fun to watch. And, really, did you expect to see Curt allowing his family to decorate him as a Christmas tree without a little influence of alcohol.

Shirley looks like she is having a blast.

Here Peyton is playing with her 2nd Cousins.

My Dad got a new "Field Agent" sweatshirt, we told him to show us the back of it and look back at the camera, well, this is what I got. The butt sticking out and all, sexy.

Checkout the excitement in Peyton's eyes as she is opening a present from Gina.

The whole family, Megan, Emma, Cam, Danny, Erica, Peyton, Santa, Kahlan, Kelly, Mom, Dad, Karlee, Dean, Gina and Bryce.

Peyton got a scooter from Santa. She rides it all the time and yells, "Thanks Santa!!"

Happy New Year!! I am looking forward to 2010.

Santa

2009-12-17T14:09:00.004-06:00

We went to the bank last weekend and SURPRISE! Santa was there. I didn't know it. Peyton was so excited, we walked in and she was sleeping, by the time I set her down to take her jacket off she was wide eyed and whispering "santa claus". She was amazed, it was really him. Of course, she stiffened like a rock when I tried to put her on his lap!!
DJ had his 4 month appointment last week. He weighs 18 lb s 13 oz. 26" long.

He is in the 97th percentile for weight and 85th percentile for height. The doctor said "he is a 4 month old in a 9 month old body"! My little "spud" or "sprout" whichever you want to call him.

Christmas at Grandma Regenschieds this Sunday, can't wait for that yummy dinner.

Singing and Laughing

2009-12-03T12:31:00.003-06:00

Here is Peyton singing Happy Birthday to her Daddy, till she realized I started taking a video and she changed it to Mommy. Cam's Birthday was Nov 21, so she has birthday on the brain.

Peyton loves to sing, she loves cartoons now too. For so long I couldn't get her to watch 15 minutes of TV so I could shower and now all I hear is "Turn my cartoons on" or "Daddy turned my cartoons off!"

I drove thru town Tuesday night and Peyton said "Look at em all Mom, look at em". What on earth??? "Kissmass Lights Mommy" "Santa Claus" "Lots of em" She loves the lights this year, I am really going to enjoy Christmas with her this year.

DJ is laughing and talking so much, it still amazes me how much they learn, grow and change every day. He will be 4 months tomorrow! Already. He pulls himself up if you have him reclined back, trying to sit up to see everything. Strong little guy.

The Berg Christmas is this Sunday, looking forward to seeing all of the family.

With any luck, we will be cutting down the Christmas tree on Saturday.

Cherish every moment as if it were your last.

I can do it myself

2009-11-23T12:11:00.003-06:00

Give me that thing, I can do it myself!

I don't care how many towels you put around me, there will still be milk in my neck, but I can do this myself, leave me alone!

Eating Sweet Corn with Grandma and Gina on Saturday.

Lois threw a baby shower for Landon and DJ. This was one of the games we played. Holding a phone and a baby (gorilla) you had to hang as many diapers on the clothes line as possible, within 1 minute. We had a good time.

Thank you to everyone who came and all the wonderful gifts, I can't believe the generosity.
Thank you!!

Go Shirley, Go!

Last Saturday Mom, Gina and I took the kids and went to pick up the info for the families we are helping out this Christmas and then of course we went to the Harley dealer and then the mall, we had a fun day together.

Saturday night we went to a "final, final" at the Eilens, he touched so many lives, there were quite a few people there.

Rest in Peace Jake - We all miss you so much.

Here are a couple of DJ's 3 month pictures, and the family pic is a bonus.

These pictures scanned darker than the actual picture. The color must be funny in the scanner or something.

Yes, my 3 month old is wearing a 6-9 month outfit.
Peyton fell down right after this picture, so after this one, she didn't trust that white sheet behind her so this is the only shot of the 2 of them together.
A good family pic, again, this is really dark compared to the real thing. Oh well.

Thanksgiving this week! Already!

Friday Shopping, I am starting my game plan already!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you, I hope you are all able to spend it with family.

DJ's Baptism

2009-11-13T13:22:00.005-06:00

Let's Go! I'm Ready!
Hmm.....is he saying that I am God's child?? Or something??

Is this over yet??

Look at me! Do I look any different? I feel different, my head is wet!

Last Sunday DJ was baptised and then 32 of our family members joined us at Papa's in Kenyon for brunch.

Even Peyton put a dress on for the occassion.

It was a very nice day and even his Great Grandpa Nicolai showed up. He was just days out of surgery but still didn't miss it. What a wonderful man.

You know, last night I was making supper in the kitchen with a chair pulled up to the counter where Peyton stood to do "dishes" and help cook supper. While Peyton and I were cooking, I could hear Cam in the living room with DJ, they were having a conversation and it sounded like DJ was winning. (He is talking so much, it is adorable). All I could think to myself while making dinner was "Does it get any better than this?"

Really, the days fly by.

Happy Wall O Heen!

2009-11-08T21:25:00.003-06:00

Happy Hall O Ween is how it was originally said by Peyton till she got excited.

Peyton picked out the Cowgirl/Horse costume a month before Halloween and I guess she started to get bored with it by Halloween because she started telling me "she don't want it", so I went to Target and picked up this Pirate costume for six bucks as a back up. She wore the Pirate costume and then put the horse on for 5 minutes at each place we stopped, good thing we only stopped at 4 places!

I am a little behind on posting and a little behind at work, I guess work comes first.

Still waiting on pic's of DJ in his Devil costume, I think Gina has some on her camera.

Daniel was baptised this weekend. I will get pic's up soon.

Next weekend is a baby shower for Brittany and I.

Weekend after that is Cam's Bday, Christmas Adopt A Family Day and a Party for Jake.

Following weekend - Thanksgiving

Following Weekend - Berg Christmas

YES it is right around the corner!!

Till next time.

Baking Apple Pie

2009-10-29T12:41:00.005-05:00

"My chair Mommy, help you, cookin' App-po pie"

Peyton filled the measuring cups with flour for the crust.

She attempted to clean up her messes.

"Makin a mess Mommy"

Look how proud she is!

Last weekend I made 4 more Apple Pies, with Peyton's assistance, we got it done. Whew, I got all the apples off of our trees used up, between pies and apple sauce, we are stocked.

Even Petie helped out with the floor clean up. Note the flour on his nose.

Smile DJ!

Don't stick out your tongue, smile!!

Thank you for smiling.

Baby DJ had a 102.3 temp last Friday, to the clinic we went.

Lungs - clear, ears - clear, throat-clear, blood test - clear, urine test - clear. If the fever continues bring him back tomorrow and we will do a spinal tap and chest x-rays.

What!? What was going on with my baby, they already plucked his heel for blood and put a catheter in and bagged him to collect urine. This child is going to get better because I can't deal with a spinal tap!!

Prayers answered, fever reduced. He was 104.1 Friday night so I prayed and prayed he would get better, I didn't want to take him in again. Well by Saturday night we were checking out Ruby Tuesday and Nick Universe with friends. Peyton and DJ in tow. He was better!! Thank you God for listening to me.

Cam and I are in the back on the left, Will and his son Ian are in the front on the right.

This ride was a blast, seriously, the entire ride was fun, not just the plunge, the whole thing was good. Peyton went crazy, she wanted to go on the roller coasters too! She is going to be like me, I love roller coasters. This, believe it or not, was Cam's first roller coaster ride ever, EVER! He loved it. I am glad I finally, after 15 years, got him to go on one with me. Thanks Will and Peggy for the peer pressure. I would have never got him to do this without you!!

Congrat's to my niece Brittany, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Wednesday Oct 28th. Six pounds 14 oz. - 20 inches long - Landon Joseph. He is adorable, wide awake and alert too! Must be all that Mountain Dew she drank!!

Happy Halloween to all. Peyton is practicing saying

"tick or treat, cocolate"

"happy hall -oh - weeen"