And wrapping up the year offically, the first day of school Fall 2016 photos

 Josh-2nd grade

 Daniel-8th grade...last year of middle school

Macey-6th grade, first day of middle school

Summer Garden wrapped up in september...

 lonely, sad little tomatoe

 sweet potatoes that lasted forever

 delicious carrots

 dinner from the garden..cut up tomatos and green beans/squash sauted veggies...good stuff.

Lake Okabojee

 Julie invited us back to Okaboji this year.  Having just returned from Yellowstone, Daniel declined to attend the adventure but Macey, Josh and I headed south for a weekend on the lake!  We went to the amusement park, went swimming, spent time on the boat and just chilled at the house.

 Tubing...which went well...until it didn't.  Goodbye, Josh!  Off he went.

 and we circled around to pick him up.

 noodling around the lake

Other Christmas morning fun

 Well, Macey FINALLY got a cell phone!!  the present of the year for her.

 Josh got a tablet (mom is excited to have her phone all to herself now)

 Daniel got virtual reality goggles

And they set up her phone...

holiday silliness

Christmas celebration at the Burnsville Glads'

Traditionally we get together with the Burnsville Glads for a meal and a holiday gift exchange.  Jason and Josh took a little time out here...

 we're opening presents here...

 the gals get a cute picture in

 Irene opens her present

and the boys look cute too!

December goings on

 Callie, Macey and Charlotte on pj day at school

 Jazz band performance at the school...my favorite band performance of the year!  The jazz band plays for the kids as they come to school in the morning before class.