A Step Back in Time

Here Dave Boeckermann is modeling a 1977 helmet.  Problem is this photo wasn't taken in 1977.  It was taken last weekend.  I'm not sure if it's a snowmobile or motorcycle helmet but it's sure "purdy".  Maybe Mikey can customize it for him.

Dave Recently bought himself a snowmobile.  I sure do hope it's newer than his helmet.  I also hope he doesn't crack up.  I think his melon would be in jeopardy.

Kiehra is Baptised at the Lutheran Church

This past Sunday my Grandaughter Kiehra Kay was Baptised at the First Lutheran Church in Brainerd.  Kiehra is 9 years old.  As the saying goes, better late than never.  Following the church service we went to Kiehra's other grandparents, the Dallaire's, home for bunch and cake.

Ellie's Big Pizza

Ellie made us one of her famous Big Pizza's last Friday night.  I'm not sure what's all in there but it is big and it's super duper good.  Thanks Ellie.

Maggie and Nikki were very interested in what I was doing with the dessert.

Busy Weekend Ahead

Tonight it's off to Ellie and Dave's for Ellie's famous Big Pizza.  Super nummy!

Saturday is me painting that closet once and for all.  I started it the other night but the color was awful so I'm starting over with different paint I bought last night.

Saturday night is the Brainerd Fire Department Christmas Party. 

Sunday morning is Kiehra's baptism and brunch at Dallaires.

I'm pooped thinking about how pooped I'm going to be.  Maybe take in the Pro-bowl game Sunday.  If not that then the PBR (that's not Papst Blue Ribbon, it's Proffessional Bull Riding).

How's that Toyota working for you?  HA...sorry.  Had to say it.

Baby Marley and her daddy Nick have the same hair do...hmmmmmm

Mac Tends Bar at the Green Lantern

Mac (fellow fellowshipper) from the Powerloon was the celebrity bartender last night at the Green Lantern.  He was a great at shooting the bull, not so good at the bartending part.

Some of the fellowshipper's got some extra service from the Green Lantern's owner.

Saturday Fishing Extravaganza

Josh (aka: Woogie) and I took part in the Brainerd Jaycee's 20th annual Ice Fishing Extravaganza.  Over 11, 000 people showed up for the fun.  It poured rain and we got really wet but had a great time anyway.  We didn't catch any fish.  Maybe next year!

Heading out to the Brainerd Jaycee's Ice Fishing Extravaganza

Tomorrow Josh and I will head out to Gull lake with about 10,000 other people and fish the 20th annual Fishing Extravaganza.  Wish us luck!

Moved My Office

Old office space was rather small.  It's actually a closet.  Which I'm turning back into the closet it was meant to be.  As you can see I keep a messy office.

The new office space is much larger and I'll try to keep it neater.

Count Down until Bob's Return Home

Heard from Bob. He sent this photo and reported on his countdown to come home. Today leaves 60 days until he heads home. I 'm very anxious for his safe return.

Working in West Virginia This Week

I'm over in Martinsburg West Virginia this week working at Prettyman Broadcasting.

Sioux Hockey Weekend

The Fellowship went on their 2nd annual Grand Forks Sioux Hockey weekend.

I forget what they call that big ass thing of beer we drank at Rumors. It lasted quite a while though.

Cletus (aka: Makita) really enjoyed the game!

Lunch at the Blue Moose

Check out the slideshow of the photos on the left hand side of my blog.

Chased Down a Rabbit

With my super duper human rabbit tracking skills and my awesome camera, I was able to hunt this guy down in Arizona. Silly Rabbit.................

Took a Bike Ride

Yesterday we went out to Makita's uncle Kenny's up by Apache Junction and his cousin, Bryan, took me for a spin on his new Harley. Sweet!

Sunny and Warm

Sorry friends and family in Minnesota. I've left you all behind to sit in the Arizona sun. Rumor is that it's below zero up there. Well don't get too worked up, I'll be back home tomorrow night to face it with you all. Yippy frozen skippy.

Happy New Year

Kaylie's Our Gymnast

Bob's Christmas Message

Bob sent Christmas wishes with this photo. He refers to it as his Christmas card photo. Looks like snow but it is actually the dust of Afghanistan picked up by the flash of the camera.

He writes that there is no snow where he is but it did recently rain for 8 hours straight and flood their tents.

He also wrote that he is leaving right now and will be out in the field over Christmas. He hopes to be back in camp by New Years. He added "We have lots of activities planned and we even get to go camping. I'm sure between the shining stars at night and the camel herds it might even feel biblical".

He signed off with "On a serious note, we all know what Christmas is really about and I do wish you and your family's the best. God Bless".

We'll miss you here Bob! Stay safe.

Kimkay Thaws

I'm currently in Santa Ana, Orange County California working. It's in the 70's everyday. I'm love'n it! What the heck are we doing living in below zero temps? Makes no sense to me.

Palm trees, green grass and flowers? So far away from ice, snow and frost bite.

Bob's Back in Afghanistan

Bob wrote a couple days ago and sent this photo. He's back in Afghanistan. He's only been gone from here a week and it seems like he's been gone a month. I hope the time starts going by faster than this.