2008 In Review

2008 was a busy year in the Zarletti-Passe household! This summer we finished the landscaping in the backyard. Our house is now rid of all the overgrown, ugly bushes that were here when we bought the house. We also put in some new windows this summer with the help of my dad and Uncle Steve. Chris stained all the windows and new trim. That was a time consuming project!We're now dreaming up plans for this summer's remodeling projects! I never thought I'd be comparing toilets, sinks, and carpet!

Chris is still working at All Saints as a physical therapist. He completed his doctorate this December and is now officially Dr. Christopher Passe. This is his fifth season with the Tremper Wrestling team as an assistant coach. From what I hear, the team is looking pretty good this year. This summer he also found his new hobby...golfing!! He even hit the course one afternoon with my Grampa! He also ran the 10 mile lighthouse run in June. I was scared he'd blow out another knee, but he did awesome.

This is my third year teaching kindergarten at Union Grove Elem. I absolutely love my class! I finished my third sememster of grad school in December and will be graduating in May. I decided to try my luck in the running world and did my first run with my sister on Thanksgiving. It wasn't as bad as I thought and I plan to do a couple more.

Another highlight of our year is that the Dolphins and Vikings are in the playoffs!!

We hope you have a happy and healthy 2009!

Christmas...Take 4

Our final stop of the day was to mom and dad's house. We had the ravioli we made a few weeks ago for dinner.

Every year, dad hides a pickle ornament in the tree. The first person to find it gets an extra gift. This year I found the pickle in record time!

Mom leading us into the living room after the pickle was hidden. NO PEEKING!!

As you can tell, I was pretty excited with the outcome. Kaitlin and Chris...not so much!

Christmas...Take 3

After we were done at Gramma and Grampa's we came home to have Christmas at our house.

Chris was way too excited about his new wrestling shoes.
Marley LOVED her Neverending Treat Ball that Santa brought.

Patiently waiting for the first present from Santa.

Christmas...Take 2

In keeping with traditions, we went to Gramma and Grampa Zarletti's house on Christmas Eve for the traditional Italian feast. Christmas morning, we went back to Gramma and Grampa's for breakfast and gift opening.

Grampa talking with his great grandson.
Rebecca and I. Rebecca is my cousin and goddaughter. It's been a long time since I saw her!

Christmas...Take 1

We celebrated Christmas with the Passe's on December 20th. It was fun to see everyone again!

Lauren and Parker

Nadia is already 6 weeks old! She's adorable and such a sweet baby!

Visiting Parker's School

Chris and I were able to go to Minnesota a couple days before we celebrated Christmas with the Passe's and go to Parker's school.

Hanging out in the reading corner.

Washing dishes after doing "pickle work."

Happy Birthday to You!!!

Today was Chris's 29th birthday. When he got home from work he had to follow the clues to his birthday present.

Clue #1
Clue #2

Clue #3

His new golf bag was hidden in the wine cellar with a glass of his favorite wine.

Mangia bene!!

Chris and I helped make about 12 dozen ravioli for Christmas dinner. We had a lot of fun and a lot of wine!

Chris forking the ravioli.

Deck the Halls...

We put up the tree and lights outside this weekend. This is what Marley thought of the whole decorating process.

Kaitlin had to help with the lights on top of the tree.

Cleaning up the mess!

Turkey Day Run

Kaitlin and I ran the Turkey Day Run this morning. The weather wasn't bad, it was about 30 degrees. Thankfully the horrible wind waited for tonight. Here we are before the race.

Heading to the finish line!

Let's Go to the Hop!

We celebrated the 50th Day of Kindergarten on Wednesday. We dressed in our 50's attire and had an icecream social and sock hop with the kids.

Baby Nadia is Here!!

Nadia was born on November 6th. Chris and I were able to go meet her this weekend. She was beautiful!

The newest addition to the LaGrange family.

Lauren, Parker, and Nadia

Robbie Got Married!

We spent the weekend in the Cities for Chris's cousin's wedding. We had fun and got to see some family we haven't seen in awhile.

Chris and Lauren

Parker and I

Parker was getting anxious for the dance!

Halloween!

Happy Halloween! Poor Marley had to wear the lobster hat every year for a picture! She cooperated better today but I still don't think she was happy about this!

All of the kindergarten teachers dressed up at Disney characters. (Mary Poppins, Minnie and Mickey Mouse, Snow White, and Cruella Deville)

Fall is Here!

Chris and I took Marley for a walk at Pet's Park. The fall colors were beautiful!

Marley playing in the leaves.

A cool dead tree stump we found.