End of Year Wrap-Up

Holy crap, another year is over! Aside from our vehicle drama/trauma, 2013 was a pretty good year for us Rasmussons. We're blessed in many ways.

Here are a few pictures to round out the year:

Thanksgiving Point Pilgrim 5k on Thanksgiving. Oodles of fun! I haven't run a 5k in many years, and I loved how fun it was! Almost everyone wore the ridiculous costumes that were provided, hats & bonnets and all. People were much less serious than in a marathon/half marathon situation. I ran it with my sister-in-law Amy and nephew Jon. Good times, indeed.

Ava turned 4! She got this Sofia the First coloring doll from her cousin, and she would watch the show with her Sofia for a few days. Then Pip ate Sofia's arm off, and that was the end of that.

Love this silly girl.

Christmas piano recital for A's 1-3. They all like piano lessons because they have a fabulous teacher (not pictured), who makes it fun for them. She bribes them with candy and prizes. It totally works!

Addie's class play, "Character Matters". I could sing some of the songs for you if you want.

Addie and her friend, who has the same last name as us, just spelled differently. Whenever I go into their class to help, I pretend like she's my long lost daughter. She plays along, but she probably thinks I'm just really weird.

Anders' class performed "A Christmas Carol", and Anders was Bob Cratchit. It was a lovely, TWO-HOUR long play. The kids did awesome, and I have no idea how their teacher was able to pull it off. Teachers, I tell ya, they're super-human.

I got hit one morning while taking Aani to school. I was really excited when I saw the truck sliding toward me- I had visions of it being totaled, and all of our prayers being answered on how to get rid of this thing. Alas, totaled it is not. However, we're going on week three of it being in the shop, and I've been driving a Dodge Caravan rental. I must admit, I'll be happy to get my Odyssey back. I am a Honda lover, even if this one has given us some trouble.

My little heart swelled with love as I took this picture of the refrigerator in the middle of the kitchen. The water dispenser stopped working, which is kind of a big deal, since I much prefer to drink water out of the fridge. After a couple of days, I asked Nils if I should call a guy to come fix it, as I know he would never permit that sort of nonsense. My own personal Handy Manny had it fixed in a half hour. Swoon.

Nils came downstairs one day to "work out" with me. He's got to fuel those muscles while he's building them. Obviously Coke is a natural accessory to exercise.

Seriously, is this not the most precious Christmas picture you've ever seen? You might be seeing this on a Christmas card next year.

Here's to 2014. May it be a year full of happiness!