Post from mom

Hi family & friends,

I had a great phone visit with Heather this week and she tells me that she misses my news from the blog. I think it is boring for me to write what I am doing but if you want to read about me then I guess I can bore you occasionally!! I won't promise to do this often but I think if it is something you would like to know, then I'll bore you.

I spent 3 weeks in Minnesota at Christmas and had a really good time. I got to spend time with my 2 newest great granddaughters, Claire Elizabeth Docken, and Everleigh Drew Ketcher. They are precious. Now I am awaiting the arrival of Broden Riley Park any day, and later in February, Baby Mieska. Then in late April, Baby Swenson, That will be 13 greats for me. Wow! What a family. I am truly blessed.

While I was home, I was able to see all the Minnesota families and that was great. My kids had a SURPRISE 80th birthday party for me. I was invited to have lunch at Bonnie's one Sunday to see Scott, Ami & Everleigh before they left to spend Christmas in Chicago with Ami's family. Knowing me, I was 20 minutes early so some of the folks were not there yet for the surprise. I guess I will not live that down for awhile. I had a great time and got to visit with old friends that I hadn't seen for awhile.

Since I've gotten back to Arizona, I've been busy. I still usher for the concerts and take tickets for the weekly dinner shows. I attend aerobics 3 times a week and still walk twice a day.

Vicki & Herb Hobbs, my niece and her husband, are spending the month of January down here so I've spent some time with them. I had them over for dinner and they took me out for pizza. She has helped me learn a few things about facebook. Sue got me started in that and I'm enjoying reading about things my family and friends are doing. Vicki and I have caught up on family news.

This Wednesday, January 27, I will be picking up Steve & Peggy from the airport. They are cominig for a visit and I'm excited. I'm a little lonesome. We will drive up to Sedona and Flagstaff for a couple of days and that will be fun. Their visit will be much too short but better than nothing.

Till next time, Love, LaVerne

Go Vikings

From Rynda
"Seen this? Author unknown.

Our Favre-ther who art in Minneapolis, hallowed be thy name. Thy bowl will come, it will be won, In Miami as it is in the Dome. Give us this Sunday, Our weekly win. Give us touchdown passes, but do not let others pass against us. Lead us not into frustration, but deliver us to the Super Bowl. For thine is the MVP, the best of the NFC, and the glory of the Purple People Eaters now and forever. Amen."
Win, lose or draw it's been a good year to be a Vikings Fan. Love him or Hate him he did the job. We are in the playoffs.

Happy Birthday to Jesse

Snow fun in Iowa

The snow plow has been put to good use this year. Look at how deep that stuff is.

Peggy and Ava having some sledding fun.

Wow, Steve went all out this year and bought a giant tree for Peggy.

All the kids having fun.

Ava searches for the toy ads to make sure she gets them on her list to Santa.

Happy New Year

Not much news. Cold and wintery in MN. The only pictures I have are of Dande sleeping in my bed when I am out of town. It's a dogs life:)