Bella "Miss Nasty" Visits

Who would have guessed that this beautiful 3 lb. dog would be such a monster! Leslie's baby.

The newest addition to the family is a black-and-white Pomeranian. If she's not had a nap, she can the nastiest little runt we've ever had the pleasure to meet.

Of course, once she's fed, she does better!

Winter Fun

Charles tries out the new snow blade!

Charles tires out the new snow blade Dad had installed on the four-wheeler. Because the blade was so heavy, he had Becca ride on the back!

The blade allowed us to clear the snow from driveways much quicker than we could have accomplished using the snow blower!

We only had three snow storms of six inches each, and only then used the snow blade twice.

Charles by the new shore

Charles by the new Lakeshore

Biz practices with her new Canon camera by taking posed shots of Charles by the new lakeshore. 

We took advantage of the receded waters and used the shoreline for the backdrop.

 

Lake Shore Improvements

Improving the Lake Shore

At the end of last summer, Dad and I secured a permit from DNR to improve our lakeshore. Combined we have more than 100 feet.

We had a contractor come in and lay the stone wall and back fill, but then the weather turned cold.

It wasn't until spring that he came back and finished the top soil. Once that was completed, we had the piers put back in.

As you can see, the water level had receded, but the spring rains had brought the level back up to where it is now over the first step that is shown in the picture.

 

 

Becca takes a moment for a picture

 Posing for Pictures!

Just as quickly as the snow came, it melts away. On a nice sunny, cold wintry afternoon, Becca poses for pictures. Biz has become quite the photographer. Here Becca holds DeeDee, as well as striking poses on her own.

 

Shipshewana Ice Festival

A quick trip to Shipshewana

One of our favorite daytrips is to head up to Shipshewana. This time, however, we decided to stay overnight at Splash Universe. While Becca and Dad swims, Biz shops. She took some wonderful pictures of ice sculptures around town that had debuted during the Shipshewana Ice Festival.

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Snow Fight with Chris

Snow falls during Christmas Week!

Becca and Uncle Chris enjoy the new-fallen snow. While shoveling, Chris is beset by snowballs tossed by Becca. Chris retaliates with a shovelful of snow. 

Becca attemps an escape and manages to seek shelter at home. Laughing hysterically, she peels her outerwear and shakes snowflakes on the back door rug.

 

 

Christmas Morning

 

Becca on Christmas Morning!

Coming out to see what Santa brung her, Becca discovers a world of Webkinz babies waiting for her! 

Just like her mother, Becca is adept at going online and has her own Webkinz account. With these newest additions, Becca's pets number 11, and her house is growing (not to mention her Webkinz dollars account!).

Merry Christmas to all!

Christmas Eve

 

 Christmas at the Cottage

This year we spent a leisurely Christmas at the Bass Lake cottages. While Mom and Dad hosted the Christmas Eve festivities, everyone was able to stay close, either in the bedroom upstairs at Mom and Dad's, the newest cottage behind Mom and Dad, or next door with Biz and Charles and Becca.

Here are some pictures of our favorite people as we gather to exchange gifts and eat wonderful treats!

Merry Christmas!