Happy Veteran's Day!

Thanks to all the veteran's in my life who have bravely served to protect us all...both my Grandpa's, my dad, my father-in-law, my brother-in-law, my stepdad, my cousin, and lots of uncles.

No school for the kids today, so we decided to go on a road trip to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center & Fort Mandan, which is about 40 miles north of Bismarck. The big boys didn't want to go, so we took Ben and Grace. It was interesting, the kids really enjoyed it. And the weather was beautiful, which made for a great day.

We put our Christmas tree and decorations up the other day. Since we'll be gone from Nov. 19th through the 29th, it was either now or the first week in December. This will give us more time to enjoy them! We put some outdoor stuff up today too..the weather was too nice.

And for my mom, look how good my Stella plant looks! I'm going to have to re-pot it soon!

It's been another slow week

Not much happening this week! Everyone is healthy (I know that I just jinxed myself), weather has been beautiful, no kids activities. We did have Matt's conferences Thursday...he's doing pretty well but there is definitely room for improvement. We did find out that he is the class clown (rolling my eyes). His teacher said that he needs to tone down the funny guy stuff and concentrate more on his work. He got an Pathfinder Star award Friday....for having the "Best Sense of Humor". We are glad he is making friends.....I guess?

Yesterday my dad and his cousin Lynn came over to pick up Grace and Ben and take them over to Almont for the annual Lutefisk and Lefse supper. It brings in huge crowds and usually at least triples the size of the town for one evening! Apparently Ben actually ate Lutefisk, which makes him a true Norwegian :)! Lutefisk is a disgusting lye-cooked white fish that the old Norwegians go crazy for. After supper the kids went back to Grandpa's to spend the night. Tyler, Matt and I went over to pick them up in Almont this afternoon...there was an open house for my Great-Uncle Roman at the church, he is 95!!!! He looks great! I really love him, he is so similar to my Grandpa (he is my Grandpa's brother).