Monday, December 12, 2011

Christmas Letter

Tramp Christmas Letter

It was the week before Christmas when all through the sky, a stream of light passed, then crashed before our eyes.  Kristina pulled the car to the side of the dark road, grabbed a flashlight and headed into the dark field.  She pulled out her blackberry from the cell phone store she managed and called home.  “I’m lost.  There is a corn field on either side of me. Do you know where I’m at?”  
Out of the blue, Ricky arrived, using his talents that he learned from teaching kids at school he was able to find Kristina. Engaged in search was Danielle right beside Ricky.  I said engaged.
Ricky on his moped and Danielle in her car found Kristina.  Imagine their surprise when they saw where the lights had ended - a giant red sleigh with Alisha Dawn sitting on the seat eating chicken alfredo she just got from Frying Pan, where she works at.  A reindeer was grazing close by that seemed to be delusional.  Ricky immediately called for Austin to come quickly because of his interest in wild life.
Austin arrived on the scene.  “We need to get this animal back home.”  “Dad and Mom won’t let you keep a reindeer in the back yard Austin,” Danielle said.  Austin then called Alicia in her new place in Sioux Falls.  No answer because Alicia was at her new job styling hair. So he called Brooke, who also lives in Sioux Falls, but no answer.   
Kristina bewildered by the site of the agitated rein deer, decided to get Noah.  Noah showed up in his spider man costume.  That’s all it took. The rein deer took flight.  Well, he jumped and fell down all across the field.  Now everyone was in chase, watching this animal try to fly but not able to.
”It’s headed right for our back yard.” Spider man said. But actually Austin was leading it home.  Kalli was the first to see the clumsy rein deer through the living room window.  She took the book she was reading and compared the picture.  Tristan and Aaron saw the deer.  Tristan said NO and Aaron smiled at it.  Cody just wanted to ride the deer and because he just turned 3 he felt he could.
Austin was so glad to get the deer in the back yard.  As he was trying to find a place to hide it, the animal got a twinkle in his eye and took flight.   

Randy, Kim, Kristina, Cody, Alicia, Danielle, Brooke, Alisha, Austin, Noah, Kalli, Tristan and Aaron       Tramp Christmas Letter

It was the week before Christmas when all through the sky, a stream of light passed, then crashed before our eyes.  Kristina pulled the car to the side of the dark road, grabbed a flashlight and headed into the dark field.  She pulled out her blackberry from the cell phone store she managed and called home.  “I’m lost.  There is a corn field on either side of me. Do you know where I’m at?”  
Out of the blue, Ricky arrived, using his talents that he learned from teaching kids at school he was able to find Kristina. Engaged in search was Danielle right beside Ricky.  I said engaged.
Ricky on his moped and Danielle in her car found Kristina.  Imagine their surprise when they saw where the lights had ended - a giant red sleigh with Alisha Dawn sitting on the seat eating chicken alfredo she just got from Frying Pan, where she works at.  A reindeer was grazing close by that seemed to be delusional.  Ricky immediately called for Austin to come quickly because of his interest in wild life.
Austin arrived on the scene.  “We need to get this animal back home.”  “Dad and Mom won’t let you keep a reindeer in the back yard Austin,” Danielle said.  Austin then called Alicia in her new place in Sioux Falls.  No answer because Alicia was at her new job styling hair. So he called Brooke, who also lives in Sioux Falls, but no answer.   
Kristina bewildered by the site of the agitated rein deer, decided to get Noah.  Noah showed up in his spider man costume.  That’s all it took. The rein deer took flight.  Well, he jumped and fell down all across the field.  Now everyone was in chase, watching this animal try to fly but not able to.
”It’s headed right for our back yard.” Spider man said. But actually Austin was leading it home.  Kalli was the first to see the clumsy rein deer through the living room window.  She took the book she was reading and compared the picture.  Tristan and Aaron saw the deer.  Tristan said NO and Aaron smiled at it.  Cody just wanted to ride the deer and because he just turned 3 he felt he could.
Austin was so glad to get the deer in the back yard.  As he was trying to find a place to hide it, the animal got a twinkle in his eye and took flight.   

Randy, Kim, Kristina, Cody, Alicia, Danielle, Brooke, Alisha, Austin, Noah, Kalli, Tristan and Aaron       

Sunday, December 04, 2011

We're headed to Aberdeen on Wednesday to pick up some more of John's things.

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Alicia is getting ready to move to Sioux Falls.  She is excited.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Adoption

Our adoption date is set for the first Tuesday in November. - exciting.

Friday, September 09, 2011

Kim & I

We're headed to Sioux Falls today to celebrate our anniversary.  It'll be great.  Brazilian Grill tonight.

Thursday, September 08, 2011

Alicia

I am headed to Sioux Falls with Alicia today.  It'll be good to spend time with her.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Adoption

We meet with Janessa today to start the adoption process.

Friday, August 19, 2011

Danielle

We took Danielle to Sioux Falls to check out NAU, but it was too expensive.  She is meeting with Mt. Marty Counselor today.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Danielle

Kim & I are going with Danielle to Sioux Falls so she can register for college.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Danielle

Danielle is finally feeling much better after having her tonsils taken out.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Danielle

Danielle got out of the hospital yesterday afternoon.  She is doing much better now.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Danielle

Danielle had to go to the hospital over night because she was severely dehydrated.  She had her tonsils out last week.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Danielle

Danielle is not doing so good, concerning her tonsils being taken out.  She is at the hospital now. 

Monday, August 08, 2011

Danielle

Danielle is still recovering from having her tonsils out the early part of last week.  She got out last night but didn't do so good.  Alisha Dawn went back to work last night after having her wisdom teeth taken out on Friday.  We recommended her not to do it but she's 17, so it was up to her.  Her cheeks are still a little swelled.

Friday, August 05, 2011

Alisha

Alisha Dawn has her wisdom teeth taken out today.  Danielle is still recovering from her tonsils being removed the earlier part of this week.  Kim gets up in the middle of the night in order to give Danielle medicine.

Thursday, August 04, 2011

Danielle & Alisha

Danielle had her toncils out yesterday and Alisha gets her wisdom teeth taken out tomorrow.  Danielle is hurting but recovering. Alisha is really nervous. 

Wednesday, August 03, 2011

Danielle

Danielle is getting her tonsils out today.  Ouch

Monday, August 01, 2011

Ricky

We took Ricky out for his birthday last night.  We went to Buffalo Wild Wings.  It was really good.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Randy

I'm excted to be preaching tomorrow.  I'll speak on "Child-Like Faith"

Monday, July 18, 2011

Vacation

The butterfly house was fun yesterday.  Alisha Dawn got a hermit crab.  She talks about it a lot.  We all went to Out Back last night.  It was a great weekend getaway.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

vacation

We stayed at Ramkota last night.  Today we'll be going to the butterfly pavilion.

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Vacation

We're headed to Sioux Falls today for swimming and fun.

Friday, July 15, 2011

Vacation

We went to Chief White Crane and rented a cabin for the week.  It was nice getting away.

Monday, July 11, 2011

Vacation

We are on vacation all this week.  We'll be staying out at White Crane area.  The kids are so excited about fishing.

Saturday, July 09, 2011

Training

I'm headed to Sioux Falls for Acts 2 training.

Friday, July 08, 2011

318

Danielle has decided to stay in the old house.  We're putting in a filter system so she use the water.  Don is installing the dish washer today.

Thursday, July 07, 2011

Alicia

Alicia is waiting for word from California if she has a job there. 

Tuesday, July 05, 2011

4th

We went to the free beach. There sure were a lot of people there.  We came home and had a BBQ.  Chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs and Kristina brought over a stuffed onion.  Oh, that was so good.  Then we shot off fire works.  Austin fired one right into Kalli and that was it for her.  She watched many of them from the portch.  Then we went down to the river.  We got a great spot - behind the water treatment plant.  Then I did my favorite thing: get home really fast through all the traffic. 

Monday, July 04, 2011

4th

We're going to bbq here with the family. Later tonight we'll shoot off some fireworks and then go down by the river. 

Sunday, July 03, 2011

Ricky

We went to Ricky's football game last night.  28 to 12  Ricky made a touchdown and an extra point.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Austin

Austin is at camp this week. 

Monday, June 27, 2011

Alisha

We brought Alisha back home from the airport last night.  She was doing a camp in Mississippi.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Father's day weekend

It was a great weekend.  We saw Soul Surfer, Rio and Mr Popper's Penquins - all three great movies.  The kids loved the swimming and we ended the weekend last night with the Japanese restaurant. 

Friday, June 17, 2011

Sioux Falls

We're headed to Sioux Falls for the weekend.  Movie today and zoo tomorrow.  Sunday it'll be the Japanese Restaurant in Sioux City. 
Merle is getting the portch done.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Today

It's my day off today.  I'm going to enjoy it.  Kristina and Danielle are taking me out to supper.  -Reds in Vermillion.  It'll be great.  Alicia is planning on taking me out to a meal after I get back from Camp.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Dam

We went out to the Dam last night. There were a lot of people.  It is so awesome, moving at 150,000.  Kalli got wet when the water splashed up at her. 
John is going back to Aberdeen next week.  Darlene is down here now. 

Monday, June 13, 2011

Family Reunion

We had the Hamilton Family reunion yesterday.  It was great.  A lot of people showed up.  It was hard keeping Aaron in one place. 

Wednesday, June 08, 2011

John

Darlene has made up her mind to come down and get John.  Sounds like that will happen on June 20th.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Family

Alisha starts camp in Loveland, Co today.  She text yesterday telling us that she went to an amusement park. 
Kalli stayed overnight at Alicia's.
Austin is going to help Grandmo Carol get things out of her basement.

Monday, June 06, 2011

Alisha

On Thursday Alisha flew from Sioux Falls to Springfield with a stop in Denver.  Yesterday she traveled with the Risner family to Loveland, Co for camp.  They will be doing Kid's Camp starting tomorrow.

Friday, June 03, 2011

Dam

We went out to the Dam last night.  The water sure is moving at a fast rate.  What power!  I took the kids to the swimming pool yesterday.  Samantha is leaving today at 2:00 pm.  She'll be back one more time in a few weeks. 

Thursday, June 02, 2011

Kim's Mom

Carol is bringing some things to our garage.  She was warned that her house may be flooded.  The Missiouri is expected to rise over the next two weeks.

Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Sam

Samantha is suppose to come back today.  We enjoy her being here.  The swimming pool has opened.  Ricky & Danielle got a moped.  They are having fun with it.

Monday, May 30, 2011

Memorial Day

We're having two meals today.  We'll have Kim's Dad over for lunch and Kim's Mom over for supper.  The weather is suppose to get bad in the late afternoon so that's why John will come for lunch. He is in a hoover round and we can't get him into our house.  We went out to the dam last night.  The water is really moving.  Kalli made a comment about the dam lake last night.  We laughted.  She didn't know why we were laughing. 

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Kim & I

We had such fun in Sioux Falls.  We tried out a new restaurant: India Buffet.  It was great.  I especially liked the goat.  -lol.  Then we went to Soul Surfer.  -great movie.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

I and Kim

We're able to get away and it's great. Yesterday we went to Olive Garden, a movie and dinner last night at Chevy's.  Today we'll try out the new India Grill.  We're planning on going to Soul  Surfer.  It's been a wonderful time of just Kim and I. 

Friday, May 27, 2011

Kim & I

We're getting away for a few days.  Sioux Falls - It'll be great.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Sam

Samantha goes to her Grandparents today.  It was great having her with us for this week.  She'll be back one more time.  Alex and Chariline will be here today. (Last day for them.)

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Kids

We had a lot of kids in the house yesterday.  3 xtra foster kids and 2 other girls. (Fritz girls)  It was a crazy day. 

Monday, May 23, 2011

Foster kids

We have Samantha here for this week.  We also are respiting 2 other foster girls.  Lot of people in our home.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

John

Kim & I took John, Kim's Dad, out to eat last night.  We went to Yesterdays.  Alisha Dawn was working and was our waitress.  It was a good time.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Noah

Noah has a soccer game today.  Kim is starting to look for a place for her Dad when he gets out of Yankton Care Center.  Alisha is preparing to go to kid's camps for the summer.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Austin

Austin likes his job at the cell phone place.  We're going to a movie today.  It'll be fun.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Last Day

This is the last day of school for the kids.  Austin is really excited. He doesn't have to do speech any longer. 

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Kindergarten

It was the last day for going to help out in Kalli's class.  I really enjoyed going there every Monday.  I played games with the kids, helped cut out letters, projects and helped watch the kids. 

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Kalli

After helping in Kalli's Kindgarden class, I took Kalli and her friend home. Kalli felt it was neccessary to warn her friend of my gas problems as we got into the van. LOL

Monday, May 09, 2011

Mother's Day

We stayed in line at Outback for over an hour.  I looked across the street and saw a Japanese Restuarant.  We checked it out and there we went.  It was great.  We had nearly the entire family there.  Alisha had to work. 

Friday, May 06, 2011

Noah

Noah was so excited that he won his soccer game last night.  He has another game on Saturday.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Kalli

Danielle is taking Kalli to Sioux Falls today for her dental appointment.  Kalli really wants to go to school because her class is decorating eggs today.  I helped in her class yesterday. We played the memory game. 

Monday, April 18, 2011

John

Kim took her Dad for a ride out to the lake yesterday.  John is so happy.  He really likes Josh as his theropists. 

Friday, April 15, 2011

John

John is doing good in Yankton Care Center. 

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

John

Kim's Dad, John, is now at Yankton care center.  Kim and I went up to Aberdeen and got him back for his 10:45 am appointment at the Medical Center.

Friday, April 08, 2011

John

We will be heading up to Aberdeen to get John, Kim's Dad, on Sunday.  We'll stay up there and return early Monday morning.  He has a doctor's appointment at 10:45 am.

Monday, April 04, 2011

Kim's Dad

We are still waiting for a bed to open up at Yankton Care Center.  When it does we'll have to go up to Aberdeen and bring him back down here.  Noah went with me to get Jay, the Kid's Krusade speaker.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

John

We're still waiting for a bed to open up at Yankton Care Center.  When it does we'll have to go to Aberdeen to get Kim's Dad. 

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Group

Kim & I went to the Fricks last night for group.  The title of the discussion was called, "He said, She said."

Monday, March 28, 2011

We went to see John, Kim's Dad, over the weekend.  He is in Aberdeen.  Alisha Dawn was the only one that stayed back here. She had to work.  Cody came with us.  I kept the kids at the motel while Kim visited her Dad.  We all went up there to say goodbye to him.  We had a good talk with Darlene. 

Friday, March 25, 2011

Kristina & Kalli

Kristina's birthday on Wednesday.  Alicia and Kim decorated her house. Alicia decorated her car.

Kalli didn't want me to pray for her after I prayed for her.  She ended the prayer with, "A NO men"  Kalli says that girls should pray for girls.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Cody

My two year old grandson is going through a crisis. He thinks everything is his. Boy does he think everything is his. I MEAN EVERYTHING. I got upset when I told him that boys don't play with barbies. Hopefully this stage passes soon.


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