2013 In Review

As 2013 is about to come to a close it is fun to look back to see what big and little joys the year brought us.  


Seeing a bald eagle up close, with wings spread wide!

Having our oldest grandchildren, Jacob & Abigail,  for a weekend of shopping and fun (March Madness)!

Making dark chocolate truffles for the first time.

Hearing Mason say "Grandma Bob," then "Grandma Barf," and now "Grandma Barb."

Having our daughter-in-law, Laura,  get her elementary education degree and getting her first teaching job!

Block Parties.  

All our kids and grandkids being home for our family get-together in June. 

Call me crazy, but I love this picture!  Talk about a photo screaming personality! 
(or in some cases just plain screaming)

The Girls Scrapbooking Weekend.

Michael's son, Tyler, getting his first college coaching job - a move that brought them closer to us.

My daughter, Elizabeth, starting nursing school - pursuing a dream she has had for quite a few years. 

Taking part in my first Komen event and losing a dear co-worker, Melinda, to cancer the following day. Losing her was hard, but knowing her was a blessing.

"Boppa" (which in Morganese is Grandma and Grandpa).

Being the security person for my favorite artist, Mark Schultz (still reveling in this one - Thank you Lindsay!)

Vacationing in Duluth and spending some time there with my  brother, Steve, and sister-in-law, Pat, making great memories!

Being called "Grandma."

Attending Iowa Wild hockey games.

Collecting items for the Art Cart at the hospital - a neighborhood project! 

Returning to church, becoming members, and getting involved.  

My son, Tom, obtaining his elementary education degree just a few weeks ago and now ready to teach as well!

Finnley and Elliot walking up to me with their arms up, wanting me to pick them up.  



It was a wonderful year.