“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.” - Hal Borland

Happy New Year

from the Beringers

Christmas Day

Fairly impressive drift in front of Mom and Dad's garage

Preston and Allie in the sled. I think he would have stayed out all day if we would have let him.

The Norwegian sled

The roads weren't too bad on Christmas day, so we headed back to Volga for brunch. After that we decided to go and play in the snow. I don't remember the last time I played in the snow. It was pretty darn fun!

Now if that darn interstate would open we'll head to Vermillion so we can have the Beringer Christmas.

Christmas 2009

Mom and Allie getting the food ready

Merry Christmas from the Bjerke girls!

"We're in the kitchen!"
(what mom told dad when he asked why they were getting their picture taken)

Cutest Christmas smile ever!

My little reindeer

Allie sporting Mrs. Claus' hat
(not Santa's. Santa would not be coming to Volga due to the weather).

Being silly

The downstairs tree and all the presents!

I'm ready for those presents!

Allie and all her presents

I think Grandpa and Grandma found the loudest toy in existence. Awesome.

Grandpa and Preston with their matching coats

Here Comes Santa Claus!

Who is this guy?

Despite Allie's protests throughout the day, she did see Santa Claus. But she did not sit in his lap or get real close to him.