Christmas at the Tusken's

Our Christmas was quite blessed - the boys finally have the hang of ripping wrapping paper off of the presents! The enjoyed each new toy and Zakkar was even surprised and happy with the clothes he received. I really enjoyed watching the karaoke videos of you crazy Bergers! You guys are nuts - I'm sorry I couldn't be there and be crazy with you ;D

The last picture is of me standing next to some of the snow we shoveled off of the driveway. Christmas night, we had 12 inches of snow fall for a very snowy day!! We had just finished shoveling the driveway from the last few snowfalls on Tuesday. Well, Tim did the sidewalk, front walkway and half of the driveway. Then I suited up the boys and Tim took them ice skating across the street at our park and I finished shoveling the driveway. WOW! That's a great way to get some exercise in the winter when it's too snowy and icy - not to mention COLD - to jog. You can see in the picture how big our piles of snow were. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Here comes 2009!!

Holiday Togetherness

The Bergers had a great time Christmas Day sharing tales, opening presents, eating and the new tradition - singing karaoke! Yep. Good thing I have no video attached to my camera - you may never turn to this blog again!

Hope all had a wonderful family time - post some photos of your Christmas to share!

To all, a very healthy and prosperous New Year!

A blessed Christmas

Family Joys

Christmas is filled with special joys,
And the very best of all
Is contemplating those dear to us,
And the memories we recall.

We often think at Christmas time
Of people, affectionately,
And we realize how blessed we are
To have you as part of our family.

So as we enjoy the festivities all
together, away from the busy mall,
Please remember that baby Jesus is the true reason
For this very blessed holy season.

A very blessed Christmas to all!

Happy Holidays

The weather outside is frightful, but the family is so delightful! Pardon my take on the holiday "Let it Snow" song. But we Bergers/DuMounds up north enjoyed a nice gathering on Thanksgiving Day. And here it is December with Christmas rounding first and heading toward a rather interesting holiday season.

Congrats to Stephanie, Gerry, Bernie, Tracy & Logan, David & Michelle, Michelle, Ellen, Jenny, Ellen & Paul and Roberta who celebrated their birthdays' and/or anniversaries in October and November. Promise this blogger will keep better tabs on the family from now on!

Hope all are well. To all, have a very blessed and thankful Christmas season.

And for some holiday music, check out this site http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Fe11OlMiz8