The Flaa Five

Happiness is...

2010-11-12T11:05:00.000-06:00

...Ryley Jay...

He makes us smile on our most trying days.

He keeps his brother and sister on their toes.

His dream is to grow up and be a farmer - but before that happens he wants to play drums and be a country singer.

He is a taste of heaven.

...Kennedy Elise...

She is our beautiful baby girl - the middle child shoved right in between an older and younger brother.

She is a talented piano player.

She loves to be outside playing - especially with baby kitties.

She loves to read.

She loves her American Girl Doll (Elise), My Little Ponies and Littlest Petshops.

...Devin Michael...

Our first born.

Almost a Teenager

Sweet, sensitive and caring

A great student and an awesome son.

LOVES Baseball - especially the Minnesota Twins

Our kids - Our love - Our Life

First Day of School: 2010-2011

2010-08-23T11:41:00.000-05:00

The First Day of School!

Devin heads over to Colfax this year for 7th Grade and Kennedy is in Aber for 4th Grade.

Little Poopsie would not take off his warm fuzzy jammies (even though it was already 80 degrees this morning) - he was bound and determined to take the kids to school in them.

Our 7th Grader - *SNIFF SNIFF!*

Two weeks ago today...

2010-08-06T08:49:00.005-05:00

...it was our 13 year Anniversary! Happy Anniversary Michael Jay - Love ya more than ever!

Where have we been the last year....

2010-08-06T08:34:00.003-05:00

...we've been FISHIN'!
Summer is flying by - school days are soon upon us. I'd like an extra month of summer please - we feel like we've only begun.
I hope to post more frequently this year...(HA!)
We have a busy year ahead. Devin starts 7th Grade...entering into the Junior High. Kennedy will be in 4th grade. Our little poopsie has one year left before he starts Kindergarten.

We have a year full of Junior High Football and Basketball. Kennedy will continue with her piano lessons and is "thinking" about basketball. Ryley always has so much "work to do" that he will be busy planting his fields and then hauling beets. It's tough just about being 5 and having such a big work load.

Fun in the Sun

2009-08-11T20:02:00.004-05:00

We were invited to Deer Lake on our anniversary! We spent the day with our family, the weather was beautiful and it was a fun day had by all. Thanks Joe & Nancy!

Happy 12th Anniversary....on Sunday

2009-07-24T10:38:00.001-05:00

12 years and 3 Happy, Healthy Children later, what more could we ask for?

Three Little Monkey's

2009-07-19T19:35:00.001-05:00

014, originally uploaded by MAFlaa.

Today the weather in North Dakota was absolutely perfect! We sat outside and the kids played ~ boy do they have endless amounts of energy.

The kids have requested grilled cheese and tomato soup for dinner? Doesn't seem appropriate for the weather, but whatever. For dessert I am trying a new recipe - Chocolate Banana Bread. I found the recipe @ www.joyofbaking.com. If you get a chance, check out that awesome baking website.

Blueberry Season

2009-07-13T13:34:00.003-05:00

If you have as many blueberries as I do at the moment, you need to head on over to Smitten Kitchen and check out her recipe for blueberry boy bait smitten kitchen

All I have to say about this recipe is "YUMMY!"

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Life is Good!

2009-07-09T21:33:00.001-05:00

Ryley, originally uploaded by MAFlaa.

Most of the time I'm smiling but lately I've been a little naughty...I'm not sure why. Mom & Dad say it's a good thing I'm cute or I think I'd be in a lot of trouble.

Soaking up some sun!

2009-07-09T21:29:00.001-05:00

Kennedy Elise, originally uploaded by MAFlaa.

It's summer - we are enjoying the days - they are busy and fun-filled.

Baseball, Baseball and MORE Baseball!

2009-06-24T08:48:00.006-05:00

Mike & I got married in July....right in the heart of baseball season. Shortly after our wedding, I came to find out that he liked to WATCH baseball, especially the Minnesota Twins. And do you know what? Baseball is on EVERY.SINGLE.NIGHT...or so it seemed to me. *SIGH*

Who would've known that almost 12 years later - I have come to really like baseball, I even watch it on TV.

And this little guy (well he's not so little anymore) - LIVES FOR BASEBALL! How very fun it is for all of us to watch him. He's the catcher and he loves it.

Up to bat....

...he got a hit and made it on to base...he's thinking...Life is Good!

I don't think that Kennedy has ever sat and watched a baseball game - she usually finds the playground and makes her own fun!

And then there is Ryley and his big cousin Lacy...I don't think they watched the game either...they were also busy making their own fun!

Natural Light Photography

2009-06-18T19:22:00.001-05:00

031, originally uploaded by MAFlaa.

It is so fun when you are in the right place at the right time and your subject is cooperating.

Kennedy's 1st Piano Recital

2009-06-03T19:12:00.001-05:00

Kennedy's 1st Piano Recital, originally uploaded by MAFlaa.

On Sunday, May 31st, Kennedy had her very 1st Piano Recital. She was a basket full of nerves, but she did great. Her songs were: Yankee Doodle (a duet with Mrs. Viland), Jack and the Beanstalk and Ode to Joy.

Kennedy, you are a natural at the piano and we love to listen to you play!

Lucky

2009-06-02T14:32:00.005-05:00

Lucky is the new baby calf at my mom & dad's house. This was Mother's Day and my little Ryley buns loves to help feed Lucky! Ryley and his cousin's (Keagan & Kasen) were able to watch Lucky being born via c-section.

***Wow...I can't believe I haven't posted anything since January! I will try to do a much better job at updating this website."

Happy New Year

2009-01-04T08:21:00.002-06:00

We had a great Christmas, New Year's Eve was a blast, we have jumped into 2009 and can't wait for the memories!

I'm "FREE"

2008-12-21T19:03:00.006-06:00

Our baby boy turned "3" on

December 15th.

"Me is going to be FREE, Me is gonna have anoder John Deere Party with a BARN CAKE, my birfday is on December and the fifteen."

Happy Birthday (Yesterday) Devin!

2008-11-22T12:07:00.005-06:00

Eleven years ago we brought home a teenie tiny baby boy weighing 6 lbs. 6 oz., today he is just about as tall as both of his Grandma's. Devin is sweet, sensitive and caring. His eyes sparkle and his smile melts our hearts. He will forever be our baby boy...our first born!

Fall Fun

2008-11-09T21:37:00.004-06:00

Last weekend the kids were able to get outside and have some fun in the many leaves that we have. The weather was so mild. This weekend we were bundled up in winter jackets and there was a light dusting of SNOW on the ground. What a difference a week makes!

A Gorilla, A Fairy Witch and The CUTEST Cowboy Ever!

2008-11-05T21:51:00.004-06:00

The kids had a great Halloween! I met D & K at school and was able to attend parts of each of their parties. We got to spend Grandma Rita's 84th Birthday with her too and Ryley loved that!

Halloween Post Coming Soon...better late than never.

2008-11-05T13:05:00.002-06:00

"Mom, It's NOT a dozer, It's a BACKHOE!"

2008-09-27T11:42:00.008-05:00

Adam came over and helped us remove the old sidewalk and some stumps from our Lot. Can you imagine how excited Ryley was to spend his day riding in a Back Hoe? I'm sure he dreamt about DIRT, DIGGING DIRT and HEAVY EQUIPMENT all night long.

Earlier that morning I had made the mistake of telling Ryley that he needed to get dressed so that he could ride with Uncle Adam in dozer. I was quickly corrected by the little turd bird.

After they got the sidewalk dug out, Ryley got to ride with his dad in the Bobcat while they hauled it away. Could a little boy ask for any more excitement in one day?

***Note*** Ryley does not wear these glasses all the time, they are just for reading.

HA HA HA ;-)

Time to Make the Coffee...Every.Single.Night

2008-09-24T20:21:00.004-05:00

Every night Ryley helps Dad get the coffee pot ready to start in the morning.

"Watch me makin' coffee, Mom!"

" You have to open up this 'pfinger thing" to put the coffee in."

"See Mom!?

"Now me is pourin' in da water for da coffee!"

I'd like to make it known that I don't even know how to make coffee.
Again, the little turd knows way too much.

Are you Ready for some Football?

2008-09-20T10:47:00.007-05:00

Devin (#69) is playing 5th/6th Grade Tackle Football in Wahpeton. We have been busy chasing for practices and games. Thankfully we are able to carpool with The Moen's and The Myers'.

The boy's have an 0-2 record so far - they are playing well and having fun...isn't that what's most important anyway?

Here is Devin tackling some kid on the black team.

Sweaty Football Friends: Nathan Myers, Devin & Travor Flaa

Miss K lounging during the game. She LOVES Football...NOT!

Devin's BIG cousin Tyler is at the game...watching...and wrestling Ryley.

"Enough pictures, Mom!"

Our baby boy...is almost 3!

2008-09-15T21:20:00.000-05:00

Introducing...Mr. & Mrs. Adam Ward

2008-09-07T17:45:00.003-05:00

Adam & Emily Ward

Married on September 6, 2008

Here are some photos from the rest of the day...

The Flower Girls before:

After:

The wedding party:

We are all tuckered out today:

Labor Day 2008

2008-09-01T15:32:00.000-05:00

Today we took the kids to the Annual Mooreton Labor Day Parade. They have all attended since they were babies. Fun to watch how much they've grown from year to year.