Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Winning the lottery.

Yesterday I shared a conversation with my grandma and grandpa chatting about how things are going with school and what we have been doing. We talked about Andrew's stay at Children's Hospital Epilepsy unit two weeks ago, and even though derrick and I sometimes feel overwhelmed and worried about his conditions we came away with the awareness that we don't have it as bad as some parents and children that were at that hospital.
The conversation then turned to the economy and how we wished we could win the lottery and share it with our family in hopes that it would make life a little easier.
My grandma made the comment that we really win the lottery every day by just being alive. I guess it just hit home for me how lucky I am to have a wonderful family, a supportive and loving husband and three children that i absolutely can't live without. I guess i am pretty lucky to be able to win the lottery everday!

nieland kids




Friday, October 17, 2008


The highlight of ellie's birthday was getting a ride from her best friend kasey. (Ellie claims that kasey is really her sister and she just lives with steve and iris so they dont get lonley)

Ellie's 4th Birthday


Ellie celebrated her 4th birthday on September 24th.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008



Leah and Davids wedding was a great time so nice to see everyone, although we all were a little wet. hope to see you all again soon.

Welcome

Hi everyone. Welcome to west central minnesota.