Christmas cut out cookies!

A few nights ago, Drew asked if we could make cut out cookies. I cheated and bought 2 things of sugar cookie pre-made dough and tonight we had an adventure! Both boys got their own roll, and used our cookie cutters along with the roller and flour, and had a good time! Flour on clothes and the floor and I didn't care! Drew got bored after a while, but Bryce, Adam and I hung in there. After they were all cut and baked, the boys showered so they could cool! Once the boys were clean, we made frosting with powdered sugar, and milk then each boy picked out a color of frosting to make. Of course mom said we needed red and green. Drew picked orange and Bryce picked lime green. I had pulled out all of our sprinkles and such and away they went! Both boys had a great time. Their only rule was if they licked their fingers they had to go wash them! We had sprinkles and frosting all over the table and even some on the floor! The boys had so much fun! I told Bryce he was such a big helper and he said, "yeah cuz it was awesome!" It was very time consuming, but well worth it.



Bryce rolling and cutting!




Drew rolling and cutting!



Daddy rolling and cutting with Bryce watching!



Daddy decorating



Drew decorating



Bryce busy!



Bryce's finished product



Oops....now it's all gone!



Yummy mommy these are good!



All of our cookies!



Each boy picked out their very favorite and put them on Santa's plate! Drew's was the star and Bryce's is the candy cane!




The boys also went to the Dentist today and neither had any cavities, and both check-ups were great! Then we went to see Jim Stockmeyer and got hair cuts! Not too short but cleaned up for Christmas! Now I have 2 handsome little boys again!

Tootles
~SHERRI~

Bergman family!

Just wanted to post the whole Bergman family minus Misi who lives in Florida and wasn't able to be home at Christmas time! What a huge family I've married into and we just keep growing and growing! But I love them all!

Tootles

~SHERRI~

Saturday and Sunday fun

Saturday evening we had a Christmas party with Adam's moms side of the family! There are LOTS and LOTS of cousins and the boys had a great time! It was really nice to sit and visit with everyone and have great food! thanks to Aunt Chris and Uncle Fred for hosting the wonderful party! My wall flower from the white elephant exchange is plugged in and smells wonderful! TY : )

Grandma Bergman with lots of her grand kids and great grand kids

Great Grandma Bergman with her newest great Granddaughter!

Brad, Delaney, Jenna, Brady, Drew, Bryce and Alec!

Sunday we awoke to a wind storm! Sometimes I absolutely love living in the country, but days like today, I second guess our choice for moving way out here. Gosh the wind is just whipping around like crazy today and the snow just blows every where! Adams parents are currently trying to get thru til Jan 31st with 1 vehicle since they left the truck in AZ. Adam and I have out truck sitting in the pole barn with insurance still on it, so we offered it to Doug. We decided today would be a great day to get it to them since they both had different plans today and tomorrow and they were struggling with how to get to all the places they both needed to go. HA thats funny when you can't even get out of the driveway! Some how Adam got the van out, and went to his dads to get his monster snow blower so we could get the truck out. It hasn't been plowed since all the snow fell on Friday plus with the plows going down the road, there was no way we could get it out without the big snow blower. Adam got back home, and we all went out to help get the truck out, then had to get the van back out! It had been snowed in again.....LOL. Adam drove the truck and I attempted to drive the van although we both got stuck in our driveway! Adam let the way, and I got to our neighbors house and the van stalled! It had snow packed under the hood! I sat there and waited a minute then started it again, and caught up to Adam who had thought I went in the ditch 1 house away from ours.....LOL! We got the truck to Doug and made it back home, but once again, couldn't get in our driveway! I started shoveling and Adam snow blowed it out! He wanted me to snap some pictures, so I did. Please remember, this was just blown out about an hour before this! Look how much snow had blown in that 1 hour! CRAZY! I got a beef stew going in the crock pot, the boys are watching Iron Man via netflix and I am cleaning the house, and doing laundry! What a day! This wind is CRAZY that's for sure!

Molly loves being outside and happened to be in the way when the snow blower went by and of course she didn't move! She'd rather stand there and try to catch the falling snow! She had a blast and was covered in snow!

Tootles I have cleaning to do!

~SHERRI~

Our exciting Sunday

Ainsley Gail was baptized today at Saint Lorenz Church in Frankenmuth where Robin and Tim belong. Adam was asked to be her Godfather (Sponsor) along with Tim's sister Chris. The service was great. She looked beautiful and slept thru the whole thing. She didn't like the cold Holy water when the Pastor poured that on her head, but she didn't cry, just kind of flung her arms in the air and wiggled a bit. After the service, we enjoyed a great lunch at the Robert's house.

Dad holding Ainsley and mom such a great family!



Dad, Mom, Ainsley and her 2 sponsors



Robin's side of the family!


Standing by the baptismal font with Pastor



Adam with his God daughter!

When we got home, I snapped a few pictures of the boys in front of our tree, then they snapped 1 of Adam and I, all dressed up.

Drew 12 and Bryce 6 & 3/4 LOL

Adam and I

Tootles

~SHERRI~

V is for victory

Yeah!!! Adam's team had their game faces on tonight and we pulled out a win. It was a close game, although other then the very first coupke of shots, I don't think we were down the rest of the game. It was tied 15-15 at one point, but we won 39-29! Not sure who we play next week, but the following week is a VERY touch intense team, and I don't know if we are ready for them yet! Oh well. It's fun to go watch anyways! WTG honey! Love going to your games, and I'm glad you guys had a good night tonight!
Tootles
~SHERRI~

This picture is for PaPa

Hey Papa, we just wanted to show you that Bryce's leg is fine! Even after a few hours from the snow mobile coming down on his leg, there is only a slight red mark and he wanted to go for a ride on it also. Adam came home and asked if he's afraid of the snowmobile now, and I said nope...we took it for a spin around the yard and in the fields already! He is fine and I hope you know we understand it was an accident!


(no that's not his undies either, it's the bottom of his sweatshirt....he had to hide his undies and he held the sweatshirt to make sure it didn't ride up, LOL)


We are heading into Bay City to go to Adam's game and get some new snow pants. I did have to tie an older pair of Drew's on Bryce today b/c he wanted to go back outside! LOL



Love ya

~Sherri~

A not so good start to our basketball season!

Adam had his first basketball game for the season, and it was a bit embarrassing. Our guys were extremely rusty and basically got their butts spanked! We lost 51 to 33. I don't think we had more then 10 points in the first half. It was pretty ugly. It was great to go watch him play because I really do enjoy going to his games, but it was pretty bad. Adam did play with his still sore finger, and he is still wearing his ankle brace but he said on the way home, he wasn't able to grab the ball like he wanted to with his left hand, because that finger is still sore and it's the longest finer, so it gets hit first. All the guys had a bad game, including Adam who missed 2 lay ups, and only scored while at the free throw line. I think he had fun and thank goodness he wasn't pissie after! At half time, I had to laugh because Carl got them in a huddle and said, I think we are out of shape! Ya think!!! I am just very glad they didn't get put into the A league and aren't playing in the big gym! That would have been VERY ugly! Anyways, just wanted to post about his game, since I know Nanny reads this in FL. See you in a few days actually!
Tootles
~SHERRI~

Bryce is such a goofie kid

I snapped a few pictures of Bryce this week being silly, and I wanted to share...LOL He cracks me up!

These first 3 he is wearing some fake teeth that were in Drew's pinata from his birthday party. What a goofball









These 2 he was in the shower Monday night and I have to wash his hair to make sure he gets it all clean, while doing that, I made a shampoo mohawk and had to snap a few pictures. He wanted to be a goofie kid and make funny faces. He makes me laugh!

nice toothless smile!


you can see his veins in his neck! LOL

Enjoy the pictures!
Tootles
~SHERRI~

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Just wanted to wish all my family and friends a Happy Thanksgiving! I am extremely thankful for the awesome family Adam and I have! Our sons are the most precious little men in the world, and I am thankful they are both happy, healthy and wise (they think). I am thankful that my cousin's cancer has not gone to his brain, I am thankful for a brand new niece and that the new mom and baby are healthy, I am thankful for a new cousin joining her forever family with my Uncle Randy, Aunt Angel, and brother Zachery! I am thankful for loving parents, I am thankful for awesome 2nd parents (my in-laws) I am thankful for a great brother with a great family and I am thankful for a sister that I miss more then anything and an awesome family living in Florida! I know I am thankful to more, but I don't want to bore you all and I have to go make a corn souffle for our Thanksgiving dinner! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Tootles
~SHERRI~

Adam's basketball schedule

Adam is once again playing on the mens league basketball in Bay City at the Community Center on the West side. He broke his finger about a bit ago, but still wants to play, so I guess we will see how this is going to work. There was talk about their team bumping up to the big gym and attempting lots more running, but for some reason, they are on B1 again, which is the small gym...PHEW!!! I thought they were dumb to bump up, as did Adam, and he's one of their best players and probably the only person on their team that don't smoke...LOL Anyways, here is his schedule for those interested. His team is once again, Oakland Orthopedic.

Thursday December 4th 8pm

Tuesday December 9th 8pm

Tuesday December 16th 7pm

Monday December 22nd 8pm

Tuesday January 6th 8pm

Tuesday January 13th 8pm (Bryce's 7th birthday)

Tuesday January 20th 9pm

Thursday January 29th 7pm

Thursday February 5th 8pm

Thursday February 12th 8pm

That's the regular season schedule. Hope to see some familiar faces at his games, but remember, the small gym has very limited seating!

Tootles
~SHERRI~

Drew's birthday party

Drew turned 12 on Friday and he had 5 friends come over and spend the night. They played basketball in our pole barn, we did a pinata, they played bloody murder outside, and they played downstairs on the pool table, the PS2, the WII and the air hockey table. They were VERY well behaved, and had Adam and I laughing all night. Someone came up with the idea that the first person to fall asleep was going to get their face written on, so of course they were all afraid to fall asleep. I thought it was funny at first, but then I was getting tired and didn't wanna wait til they fell asleep. I went to bed but layed there watching TV for a bit, then went to see if anyone was sleeping. Drew's friend Scott was sleeping on the couch, so Travis grabbed the marker and gave Scott a mustache. The boys were laughing so hard that they woke Scott up. He woke up, and told them he wasn't sleeping, so don't even try drawing on his face, not knowing they already did. He looked in the mirror and I snapped a few pictures. It was super funny! He was mad but was a good sport. It was washable marker anyways! (I hid the permanent ones)

Scott after he fell asleep and the boys drew on his face!

They all crashed on the living room floor or on the couch, so I had to snap some pictures. In the morning, Adam and I made them french toast and bacon! I think they had a great time. I know we did a lot of laughing. My stomach was hurting, I was laughing so hard!

Drew and mitchell

I stood over top of Drew and snapped this picture! LOL

Me standing over top of Travis, LOL

Nate and Travis

Bryce had to hang with the big boys too

All 7 boys eating french toast and bacon the next morning!

Scott also decided he had a bit of a gut and wanted to shake it all over my house, so he took his shirt off. He said he'd turn a gay man straight, LOL I died laughing (knowing in 6th grade they know what this means scares me) He sat on Drew and Mitchell as they were "riding their roller coaster" in our chair! Don't ask, LOL. Scott was absolutely hilarious!

Scott showing off his belly sitting on Drew and Mitchell

Scott with his shirt back on, sitting on Drew and Mitchell

Drew and Mitchell on the "roller coaster"

On Saturday, we had some of my family members over for cake and ice cream! I think Drew enjoyed his 12th birthday! He does have 1 more party with the Bergman side on Wednesday night!

Drew blowing out his candles on Saturday afternoon!

Tootles

~SHERRI~

Proud new Auntie

I went to the hospital today to see our new niece! Adam went to watch the Lions lose. Ainsley Gail is absolutely beautiful! Here is a picture of the proud new Auntie with her new niece! SOO cute. New mommy, daddy and baby daughter are doing great.

~~~~~~Ainsley Gail~~~~~~

Tootles and congrats to the new mommy and daddy!

~SHERRI~

Baby Roberts

Just wanted to post a quick shout out of Congratulations to the new mommy and daddy! Robin and Tim welcomed a new baby girl into the world this morning at 9:36am. I don't want to ruin their fun and tell everyone her name, UNTIL she has posted it on the other blog OR I've been given the ok to do so, but mom and baby are fine. Robin did have a scheduled c-section this morning because yesterday in an ultrasound, the baby was measuring at 10lbs 11oz. She ended up weighing 9lbs 8 oz and was 21 1/2in long! Her name is VERY cute and VERY different. I'm hoping to go see her tomorrow, as mom and baby want their rest today! So CONGRATULATIONS and HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY Roberts!

tootles from the PROUD NEW AUNTIE
~SHERRI~

Happy Birthday Drew!

WOW, it's very hard to believe but 12 years ago tonight at 8:36pm, Adam and I became parents for the first time! I can't believe I've had a child call me mommy for 12 years now! How he has changed my life! As many of you know, Drew was born with complications, and had surgery when he was 2 months old! Drew is now and will also be my hero. Drew has over come a heck of a lot more then I've ever had to! Drew...I know you get on here and read Mommy's blog and I want you to know that your one special little "man" and that I love you very much! I hope you enjoy your wonderful day and have a great party tonight with all your friends! You are growing up way too fast! You have brought so much joy to our lives and I wouldn't change it for the world! I can't believe 1 more year and we will have a teenager running around the house! Lord help me, LOL.


1st birthday pics


What a handsome little guy!



Chilling at "G" and Papa's



All grown up into a handsome young man!

We are extremely proud of the young man you've become! NOW STOP GROWING UP! : )

Tootles
~SHERRI~

up-date

I received another e-mail last night from my cousin about her husband Dan. He had gone in Monday for an MRI to see if his cancer had spread to his brain, as they figured that would be it's next step. They finally received good news and it has NOT! Chemo will start in Traverse City on December 1st and he will be in the hospital for 5 days and off for 2 weeks, this will continue for 3-4cycles. This MAY hit him pretty hard. The Oncologist said his prognosis is Grade level "GOOD." Thanks everyone for all the prayers! I told my cousin we were doing our part down here for him, at least as much as we could! This picture may help you put a picture to all this cancer stuff. this picture is of my cousin, and their daughter! She is also pregnant in the pic but you can't see her belly!





~Kimmie and Onalee~
Dan's pride and joy!


Also some more great news. I have an Aunt and Uncle that have not been able to conceive a baby, and have chosen to adopt. they have a son named Zachery and now on Nov 25th they will have their daughter Mayah. She will be with her forever family just in time for the holidays! Both of their children are from South Korea! Please pray that Mayah has a safe trip, and they all have an easy adjustment to the new situation. I know when Zachery was finally with his forever home, he had a rough time adjusting to different things here! (socks/carpet/sleeping situations) I know we are all excited about meeting her on Thanksgiving! God Bless.


One more quick good news postie. My best friend from H.S went into labor yesterday. She had her brand new baby boy last night at 9:30pm. Mom and baby are fine! His name is Jace Lee! Congratulations to the whole family (which includes me, since she is married to my cousin LOL)

God bless to everyone, and FINALLY some great news! please keep up the prayers for my cousin's husband! Thanks everyone!

Tootles
~SHERRI~