The Pool...

We stayed at a hotel in Duluth, and searched long and hard to find one with a "kiddie pool". The kids spent a very long time swimming and splashing...oh yes, and so did the grown ups...

The Aquarium

We had so much fun exploring the aquarium. It was a much needed break for all, and a great "vacation" as the kids are calling it.

Sylvie Rae...

I thought you all would enjoy a quick peek at our newest member of the family. This is Sylvie. She is a handful, but very smart and loved by all. It took her all of 3 minutes to get Tony wrapped around her finger...

Well, again, I am a few months behind on blogging. I will never be able to keep up.
Not a lot of new things are going on with us these days, just getting anxious for spring. Taylor is doing very well in school and is now a very active reader...she is reading chapter books! Gage is himself...with lots of energy, and a great gift for making people laugh. He is excited for his birthday next week. it is his golden birthday...4 on the 4th and he has opted for a night at the pool with cake rather than a family birthday party. I cant believe my baby is 4! It seems as though time is flying. I mourn my babies, but am looking forward to the fun and excitment that my "Big Kids" will bring.
Take care to all...

"When it hurts to look back, and your scared to look ahead, you can look beside you and a true friend will be there"

~Eleanor Roosevelt~

To Manda...
I am truly blessed to have you as a friend, and my children are truly blessed to have you and Damon in their lives...
Thank you

a few randoms...

Here are a few recent pics of the kids...

Taylor is writing out her valentine's, and Gage is chatting with grandpa. Just another day in the Hagen House...

Meet Jackson...

We have been lucky enough too have the Jolicoeur's visit a few times over the last few weeks. Here are a few pics of Jackson. He is such a cutie, and does impressivly well keeping up with the Hagen kids!