Friday morning found me driving to Duluth to pick up my two favorite nieces for a fun filled weekend up North (and a hopefully relaxing weekend in Duluth for Nick, Jamie and Asa)

Of course I had to sneak in some cuddle time with Asa before we left. He was fresh home from a visit to Alina's school where she was able to show him off. It was fun for us to reminisce about Nick taking Amy to show and tell over 24 years ago.

We tried to leave shortly after 4 only to find the roads were not great for traveling. Those of you who know us Shermer's know that not much will stop us however having precious cargo and information from Dad that the visibility further North was less than 2 car lengths found our car making a U-turn. An evening spent with the entire Nick Shermer family was not a bad night for me.

Shortly after breakfast Saturday morning we tried again. Snow was still coming down but we were able to make it just fine to Grandma Karen and Grandpa Mark's house. The girls couldn't have been more thrilled.

Auntie Amy and I headed out with Koryn, Alina and our friends Alaina and Lucy for a little Winter fun. At first the thought of going sledding at Grandma Shirley's sounded like a great time for everyone- after trying to plow through snow above our wastes up hill it seemed only the little ones were having all the fun. The laughter soon returned when I tried to push Amy down the hill on the sled to pack down the run and ended up laying face down in the snow. This wasn't so bad- trying to get up... was terrible. My feet were above my head and as I tried to put my hands down they couldn't reach solid ground. I couldn't get my feet underneath me and I really just could not get up. Amy was so helpful- she laughed and made me roll over to get the camera out of my pocket and take a few pictures before helping me up. After that workout I am not sure we needed any hot chocolate to warm us up but we sure had earned it.

On Friday I had found some train letters, an engine and caboose, along with a few paint colors at Michaels. I thought this would be a fun craft and gift for the girls to give to Asa.

Fun it was. I have to say it turned out great and even more fun was to be had afterwards while doing hand prints with Koryn. The first bit of paint on her hands was accompanied by some pretty large eyes and a question on her face. When I started painting her hands and then just dipping them into the paint and then onto the paper her giggles filled the room. I did not anticipate her insistence that Auntie Christie and Auntie Amy make hand prints as well but hey- hands squishing around in paint is not so bad- especially when it brings a sweet little girl such joy.

Sunday we were treated to a trip made by Mom, Dad and Asa to come get the girls and hang out for the afternoon before leaving. Yes pass the baby around was the next game we played. He is so tiny. I know we always say that- but with Koryn and Alina getting so big you really do forget just how small they are. I loved that he was awake for a bit longer this time.

My time with these three little (getting big) ones is something I treasure. They make me laugh and smile so hard that my stomach and face hurt. Yes this is my second post including these three- and you can bet it will not be the last. I am and forever will be proud Auntie Christie.

Love you Alina, Koryn, and Baby Asa

We ARE IN the Super Bowl

This Post title is not a question and hasn't been in Amy's or my mind all year. Yes of course as die hard fans we think we can win it all every year but this year has been different from the start in our minds- I mean have you seen the banner covering the front of Amy's garage?

I know, I know- I can hear some of you already commenting on the "we" part. Yes we feel a part of the Packers AND I do own stock in the Packers- so it is WE.




Many of you have seen plenty of pictures of Amy and I in our Packer's gear so for a change I will show you a picture of the pumpkins we carved for Halloween this year. I admit when we started I thought it was all going to be just a great idea in our minds and not so much on the pumpkins, however if I might say so- I think they turned out pretty great.

Go Pack Go

WHAT- I Have A BLOG?!?!?!

Alright- no excuses. All I am going to say is that I am back now. This is for real. I will be putting posts on here regularly- at least for the foreseeable future. So.... if any of you are still out there reading this blog- thank you and these next ones are for you.

Now what better way to come back than to be able to announce the birth of my sweet nephew-

ASA NICHOLAS SHERMEROur precious boy was born Tuesday afternoon, January 25th 2011.

6lbs 8oz and 18.4 inches Jamie had to work hard for this little boy to make his entrance into the world but she did great and looked wonderful when we got there to see them . Grandma Shirley, Grandma Syvilla, Amy, Mom, Dad and I were all able to travel to Duluth and meet Asa just hours after he was born. Having both Great Grandmothers at the hospital was a real treat and not just for Asa. These two ladies make me laugh more than most people I know.

I could not believe how good Asa looked. Such pink skin and beautiful features. Being here for this moment was special. I missed Koryn's birth so this was my first trip to the hospital as an aunt. I cannot tell you how much I treasure this role.

Proud Grandparents.

We all look forward to loving on this little one and watching him grow just as we do his proud big sisters. They are both going to be great with him. First however we get to spend some time with them. Tomorrow I head to Duluth to pick up Alina and Koryn for the weekend. What a Win-Win situation for us all. A little more rest (hopefully) for mom and dad and fun with the girls for the rest of us.

Having little ones in our lives is such a blessing. We see things in new ways everyday because of them. Alina is becoming such a fun person. She is interesting to have conversations with, to play big kid games with, and to see just how tall and beautiful she is becoming. Koryn is a little spitfire. I cannot believe the things that come out of her mouth. Of course we all think she is a genious and SOOO FUNNY. Seeing how much she is developing her own personality each day is giving us such cherished memories and laughs. Asa is someone we have waited for- well for just as long as any other pregnancy. Knowing his name, watching Jamie's belly grow, feeling him moving inside- seems as though we've known Asa for awhile now and to be able to hold him, cuddle with him, and smell his sweet new baby smell is yet another blessing. Children have always been cherished and treasured in our extended family on both sides. Now having our Shermer family growing is wonderful.

Thanks Nick and Jamie for giving us such special nieces and nephew.