We toured Evan's new school well before he would be starting so he could have time to make the adjustment. He did really well overall. Anyway, before we went to Elm Lawn to see it, I asked him if he wanted to ask the office ladies any specific questions. He came back with this cute list:

1. Ask about clubs.

2. Ask about gym, music, art and more.

3. Ask about catching up (in schoolwork)

4. How many grades?

5. Concerts? (like a spring choir concert).

Christmas at the Ripple's.

Christmas at Grandma and Grandpa's house.

Company bonding! We won the Christmas decorating this year and earned ourselves a pizza party.

Everytime we go to Half Price Books they insist on trying on glasses. I'm sure the employees there just love us.

Catching up on some cartoons while Mom works at the new house.

Fox just hanging outside the parents house.

Tell us how you really feel, Frank.

Sneaking in a little batting practice in the off-season.

Gracie and Emmy had an appointment at Hale's Nails (aka Haley Boyle). They had so much fun, I almost lost it over all the cuteness.

Grace being Grace.

Enjoyed a super warm December day in Chicago with Mary, Kit and Laura. Weather was unbelievable!

Fun at Chuck E. Cheese.

Putting on a show before her dental appointment.

This year at bowling, the State Journal and WISC TV 3 came out to do two separate stories on our family. It was really cool and both ended up great. Evan was quoted in the paper and multiple pictures ran. So much to be Thankful for.