Adelyn is Home!!

Adelyn was released from the hospital yesterday evening. She is doing very well and only had to come home on Nebulizer treatments. Luckily she enjoys them much better than Bella did! The only problem is she now has to share her mom with Alexandra and Isabella, she might be in for a big shock.

Thank you so much for all your prayers let's hope we can get by another week with no more illness.

Dear Kevin and Jeannie

Dear Kevin and Jeannie,

Do to me being sick and my band teacher telling me the wrong date I did not get the chocolate orders in I am REALLY SORRY!!!!! My band teacher said that if she gets any free stuff she will give it to me and i will spit it and give it to you guys.

I am so sorry

~Rachael~

Thurston baby news

Just a quick line to let you all know that Adelyne is in the hospital since Mon. with RSV. She sounded pretty sick yesterday (Tues) and Jeannie has been staying with her. She is on O2 and has IV's running, (standard tx for RSV). So far Alex has been ok. I will go there tomorrow after work to see if I can be of any help. Will try to keep everyone posted. These twins aren't going to let Mom and Dad take any breaks!! MOM

Clothes rack no more!

So as much guff as I've taken over the years from my other half since owning my Bowflex a.k.a. the clothes rack, I thought I'd let everybody know that it's been dusted off and back in use -- going on a couple months! It won't be long before I resemble this guy, only without all the oil ----->

"Something Else" means...

Regarding the current poll -- if you've voted for "Something Else" you're not getting off the hook that easy. Inquiring minds want to know -- what did you have in mind for the next Christmas?

C'mon -- don't be shy.

California Here We Come!! Move Over Beverly Hillbillies!

A normal Friday at work, until I was called into the conference room and was told that they had something to give me that would probably not make me very happy. I looked down at the papers, thinking I was being give the boot, they gave me the Agency Trip this year :) YIKES!! I have never won anything like this in my life. We will return from Las Vegas on Monday and leave for California on Wednesday through Sunday. We will be staying at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa in Dana Point California. Right by the ocean.....since I have not seen any of the oceans...you can only imagine how excited I am. Check out their website http://www.stregismb.com/ . They have different activities each day for us to choose from so on Thursday, Ter aka Tiger Woods, will be playing golf at Pelican Hill Golf course http://www.pelicanhill.com/ I will go along just for the beautiful scenery. Friday - we will be going on the Dolphin Safari and Saturday we have not quite yet decided. Needless to say, WE ARE VERY EXCITED!

That's all from our corner of the world for now!

"What Hapens In Vegas, Stays in Vegas"

That's right...we are FINALLY going to vist Vegas Dave and Jilly! We leave on the 4th of April and return on the 7th. We are really pumped! I guess VD has not been to the Grand Canyon, nor have Ter and I, so we will be doing a day trip to there as well. Should be a fun Kriz Family Adventure!

I knew you'd all come through

I just wanted to take a moment to thank all those out there that recognize just how wonderful Mr. Jon Bon Jovi really is. Your votes made it happen. You really came through, and Jon and I are so greatful. It's so overwhelming it makes me want to plant a kiss on my door-size poster of Jon.....if only Jeannie hadn't stolen it!

I Believe in Fairies

Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to share this awesome mural my friend painted on the wall for the girls' room. She did such an awesome job we are going to have her come back when we move Bella into her own room.

Have a great weekend!

Sad News

I don't know how many of you have heard about the school bus accident that happened this week just a few miles N. of Marshall - Cottonwood MN. It has hit this community and surrounding areas very hard. 4 children died and there are 4-5 more that were flown to Sioux Falls hospitals and there were many that were injured - but most of them have been released. The bus was heading towards Marshall after school and a van (whom the driver was not licensed) ran a stop sign at high speed and flew into the bus. The bus rolled onto a pickup in the other lane. One of the children that died - his dad, Dan is a good friend of Terry's and they have worked together for years at Schwan’s and about a year ago he transferred to Terry's team. Dan has another son that was on the bus, and he broke his femur and had a ruptured spleen and was flown to Sioux Falls where they are at now. One family lost two kids in the accident. It’s just been a very difficult week around here for many.

Sorry this is not happy news from SW MN – but it truly makes one realize that things can change in a matter of seconds and to always hug and tell the ones you love, just how very much you do love them.

Rachael's Science Fair Project

Hello everyone,

My science fair project is due in a couple of weeks so I need your help to finish it. All you need to do is tell me if you are right or left handed. Taylor, Kade, and Bella can also do it so tell me if they are right or left handed also.

Also if you have a chocolate order please contact me soon so I have you money before the orders need to be in.

Thanks for all you help,

Rachael

Bon Jovi Rules!

Keep the votes a-coming.

Look, I'm A Big Sister

So things in our house have been kind of crazy lately, and Isabella has been keeping it real. She only thinks she deserves a present every single day, and it being two days after Valentine's Day she continues to tell everyone she encounters "Happy Valentine's Day"! It is pretty cute.

Grandma & Grandpa-Isabella has decided that her horse is from your farm and she has named him Prince, or sometimes Princess. She cannot decide on the gender. However, I feel this picture was appropriate to share. She also has worn her "cowboy hat" all around the house. At least it is safe! Thanks Bobbie!

The babies are doing fantastic, and I feel they are getting bored with just hanging out with us. We had a doctor's appointment this week and Alexandra weighed in at a whopping 8 lbs 3 oz, and Adelyn weighed 7 lbs 6 oz. Not to shabby for only being full term as of February 10th. I have included a picture of them as well.

As for mom and dad we are kind of tired, but are doing well. We only disagree once a day, which I feel isn't bad for parents of twins and a two year old.

Dreams

One of Bobbie's co-workers lent her the book "The Dream Manager" recently. We have both read it (well, I'm three-fourths through it). It's a fascinating book about people in the workplace and striving for your dreams and how a lot of people stop chasing their dreams or even stop dreaming altogether.

Dreams come in all sizes -- from wanting to go on an Alaskan cruise to someday owning a certain sports car, or wishing you were a better cook or wanting to learn to play a musical instrument or just wanting to be better at making small talk at parties.

It really makes you think about what your dreams are and to strive for them. It's a fairly short book -- If I can read it, you know it's a fairly easy read. Anyway, if any of you are into self improvement type books, it's a good read.

Happy LOVE Day Kriz Fam!!

220... 221 Whatever it takes...

For those that have seen the movie "Mr. Mom" you'll understand the title to this post. I am "Mr. Mom" this weekend as Bobbie jetted off to Washington D.C. for work.
What this translates to for the boys and spoiled black lab left behind is lots of pizza and popcorn in front of sports programming on television (and Abbey lounging in bed).
The photo at right would be far more accurate if the guy was in sweatpants with a stained T-shirt and Kade was standing on a chair helping me make his gourmet hot chocolate (a weekend morning staple).
The house takes on a certain "lived-in" look when Bobbie is gone -- it's not a pretty site. We usually kick it into high gear to get the place back to normal the day the boss is due back, though. We're not totally uncivilized.

I am selling chocolate

Hi everyone,

I am selling chocolate for any one who wants it. I have: A chocolate bunny for $5.00 and Chocolate Covered Almonds for $5.00 they come in boxes. I also have chocolate bars: Milk Chocolate w\ Almonds Bar, Milk Chocolate w\Carmel Bar,and Wayfer Crisp Rice Bar these are all $1.00. If you want to order e-mail me at krizfam@midstatesd.net -- if you are not planning on coming to grandmas I can send them to you. There also might be more choices tomarrow. They will be here before Easter and if you are planning on ordering please order before Febuary 26th.

If any of you are wondering how tristate went well those of you who weren't there. We got 4th but played really well I had half of the points in all of the games! It was more fun staying in a nice hotel with all my friends.

Nothing else is really happening in my life right now. I have pretty good grades and really good friends. Still keeping in touch with old friends.

- Rachael

Check out this 4 year old boy :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQPEsa5e7K0

A Fun Family Affair

Kade and I had a GREAT time meeting Adelyn and Alexandra last weekend, as well as seeing Rachael's basketball games (she rocks!) and the rest of the family that were able to be there. A couple of pictures that are too cute not to share!

Hugs to all. --bobbie

He's a ladies man

On the way home from preschool Friday, Kade announced he had three girlfriends. I tried to talk some sense into the guy, but it appears he's a hit with the ladies and is willing to juggle for the moment. If this continues, he's in for some trouble down the road.

I don't know if any of their parent's are doctors -- keep your fingers crossed.