Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! Ron and I attended a wedding on 12/31, a fun way to ring in the new year. And then the year really got off and running. Canyon is having a blast in Mini-Mite Hockey (now up to 4 days a week!). During one of his hockey practices, Mom and Presley went on a "date" to Lowry Nature Center, where we went bird watching and kick sledding, a Scandinavian tradition that has been brought to Minnesota. Canyon also had his first outdoor hockey practice! It was a blast because Presley and Mom got to skate too!

Christmas Family Memories

We hosted our largest Christmas family celebration yet. The week was filled with an adult night out for dinner and live music, a dinner out to a Japanese steak house, a visit to church, our first Christmas Eve dinner, sledding, bowling, bonfires, and of course, presents. But most of all it was filled with family time together. It was a special week and we were honored to have our extended family with us!

Pergandes in California

The family went out to Californa on December 7th for our good friend Bill Frank's wedding. Mom and Dad got all dressed up for a fancy affair at the Beverly Hills Hotel while Presley and Canyon stayed with Grandpa and Grammy Liz. We extended our trip in California to celebrate Daddy's 41st birthday. We headed to San Diego where we went to the amazing San Diego Zoo. Afterwards, we met up with Auntie Annie at the famous Hotel Del Coronado. Annie watched the kids while Mommy and Daddy golfed one of their funnest and best rounds ever at Steele Canyon Golf Club. We hung out at the hotel at night and enjoyed great sunsets, bonfires, and live music! It was a very fun adventure!

Life is a bit out of control right now

I realized it's been almost a month since my last update. Mom has been swamped with work. I have been to Toronto and Cincinnati this past month and have only been in the office like 2 days in the last 60. Crazy! As a result, I am behind on everything. I have a couple pictures here from the last month. The first is the kids visit with Santa. He came to Mommy's work for a Christmas breakfast. Canyon asked him for an arcade (a real arcade -- "only 10 or so games") and Presley asked for a Batman T-shirt. Santa will have a hard time trying to manage equality. I've also included a picture from the General Mills corporate jet. It's definitely the way to travel when you have to travel. Easy in, easy out and great great food. More pictures from our trip to LA and San Diego soon!

Busy Week in the Pergande Household

Big week in the Pergande Household. Canyon lost his first tooth. At school, he pulled it forward and twisted it and twisted it until it fell out. He put the tooth under his pillow and the tooth fairy surprised him with a dollar coin! This week, Presley was invited to a Princess Birthday Tea Party. Much to my surprise, our little tomboy was excited to go and get all dressed up -- tiara, dress, shoes, glitter, and all! Glad we got this one captured on film. And this weekend, Auntie from Ohio came for a visit. She surprised the kids with Zippy sweatshirts from University of Akron, lots of activities, and fun treats for the whole family. It was a busy but memorable week.

Not much to update but time to blog

It's been over two weeks and I haven't put in an update. We are in the busy mode of life, work, and activities. I don't have a ton to update you on. I have a couple of pictures of Presley's gymastics, which she loves and Canyon is now in Hockey (with pictures to come). But life is moving ahead and we are blessed to be here, each and every day. Presley made us pancakes this weekend and Canyon decided to show off his Cootie head.

Halloween is Here!

On Halloween Eve, the kids and Mom carved a "cool" pumpkin that we put in our bedrooms at night. How fun! On Halloween, Harry Potter and the Silver Power Ranger had a blast trick or treating through the neighborhood with Mom and Dad. Canyon said, "Mom, I think this is the most candy we've ever gotten, ever!" It was a fun night that ended with a "haunted house" and night cap at our friend's house.