Christmas Card 2007

Last month Didrik and I sent out a Christmas card picture along with highlights from the year. For 2007 I decided that instead of making "resolutions" I would write my 2007 highlights as if it were the end of the year.

Elizabeth and Didrik's Highlights of 2007

January - On January 18th our nephew, William Adolph Larson was born to Elizabeth's sister Georgia and her husband Brian. Big sister Allison (2 years) isn't quite sure about having a little brother.

February - Didrik turns 36! In celebration of his birthday Didrik and Elizabeth spent the weekend skiing in Duluth with friends.

March - Elizabeth spent a week in Jamaica for the annual mission trip with her home congregation in Eau Claire.

April - Over the Easter holiday Didrik and Elizabeth spent time with their families.

May - Didrik and Elizabeth traveled to Las Vegas for a weekend getaway. Over Memorial Day Didrik went on his annual fishing trip in Northern Minnesota.

June - Elizabeth flew to Southern California to visit her cousin. Together they drove to Palm Springs for their annual girls weekend.

July - Elizabeth completed the Lifetime Olympic Length Triathlon.

August - Didrik and Elizabeth enjoyed a family reunion while attending Didrik's cousin Kara's wedding in Northern Minnesota.

September - Didrik traveled to Europe for the first time as he and Elizabeth spent 2 weeks traveling to London, Paris, and parts of Italy. It was a wonderful trip!

October - Elizabeth completed her first marathon while successfully running in the Twin Cities Marathon.

November - Elizabeth received a promotion becoming Membership Director at the ---- YMCA. She continues working PT as a fitness instructor.

December - Didrik and Elizabeth celebrated their 2nd anniversary as they plan 2008 with hopes of a new home and a new baby!

Looks like a busy year ahead...makes me tired just reading it!

William Adolph Larson

My new nephew - Baby Will!

A Nephew?

On January 18th at 2pm I became an Aunt for the second time.
My sister Georgia was due with her second child on January 21st, but the baby wanted to come a little earlier.

I was convinced it was another little girl. In my family there are two girls, my sister and me. I assumed her family would emmulate the one in which we grew up. But God had other plans because on Thursday I was blessed with a newphew.

William Adolph Larson (baby Will) came into the world at 9lbs 6oz. and dark hair just like his sister 36 months ago.

It's now all about trucks, sports, and the color blue. I think we have a NFL quarterback in our future!

Holiday Traditions: The New Year Celebration

Like most Americans, my Holiday tradition ends with a festive New Year's Celebration on the 31st of December. Well Didrik and I didn't exactly have a "festive" New Year's party, but our friends Kurt & Julie made with over with their 2 year old daughter. Due to sickness, concerts, other plans, and snow our party dwindled down to our friends who live down the street. They left at 9pm leaving Didrik and I to watching Seinfeld and playing cards.

However the best part of the night was watching my Packers end with an 8-8 season. I did however get choked up as Brett played his potential last game of his career. FOUR MORE YEARS!!!!

Happy New Year everyone...I'll write more of my hopes and dreams for 2007 in a bit.