Merry Christmas

Here is our Christmas card and letter. Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas!

Another whirl wind of a year. Where to begin. May 25 we welcomed a beautiful baby boy into the family, Marshall David. He has been such a joy and is very loved by everyone especially his older sisters. He has an infectious grin and great laugh. He has two great teachers and soon enough he will be joining them in their antics.
Mykaela has quite the personality. Her random comments to anyone that will listen, her level of energy, number of outfit/costume changes a day, and how loving she can be. As with most younger sisters, wants to be able to do everything Mallory does and can‘t wait to start Kindergarten. She started pre-school this year and goes once a week. Even though she tells us every Friday she doesn’t want to go, has a great time when she is there.
Mallory is more reserved. Very observant, creative, caring and growing up too fast. She started Kindergarten this year and seems to really enjoy it. Loves doing her homework assignments and wants to do everything even if it is optional. She joined Girl Scouts this year. Lisa is a co-leader with the other moms in the troop. They have only met a couple times so far and it seems like a great group of girls.
In September Mallory and Mykaela were beautiful flower girls in the Ribar wedding wearing dresses made by Grandma Glenys, Marshall was even sporting a bow tie made by Grandma.
The girls have continued to participate in dance and swimming along with adding ice skating to the mix. The kids have a new nanny and really enjoy the time they spend with Ash-a-ley, as Mykaela says it.
Kirk continues to work for United Operations. Lisa however has switched again and is now at Supervalu in Edina. We made a few updates to the house this year. Replaced the bedroom windows and added a bay window to replace the sliding door in the dining room.
Extended family news, on April 5^th Lisa’s brother Nick and his fiancé Barbie welcomed their second daughter Stella Jean. Marshall and Stella are sure to be great buddies. On a sad note, over labor day weekend Lisa’s Aunt Jana lost her battle with Ovarian cancer she was such a great inspiration and support for many people. She is greatly missed. Love you Jana!
We continued to enjoy many trips to the Thorsen cabin, our annual Mallory Izatys weekend and numerous trips to Knoxville Iowa.

We are truly blessed

Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2011

Love: Kirk, Lisa, Mallory, Mykaela & Marshall