We get a night out!!!

My best friend from high school got married. Here we are in front of the monstrous cheesecake.  Each table had a different pie or cake.  Our table was very popular for cake-thiefs!!

From left: Kris Iverson, Janet, Bill, Susie, Andrea (bride), Tony.



Fun night!

Charlotte's Choir Concert

Char looked and sounded beautiful in her choir concert. Here she is out in front of our house.

Jaszewski Cribbage Tournament

Yes, it was time once again for the annual Jaszewski Family Cribbage Tournament.  After placing in the top four for the past three years or so, Janet was beaten early on and didn't even earn the entrance money back!  The pot of money for the winner seems to be getting bigger and bigger.  Must practice for next year!!!

Marco Island, here we come!!!

This year we took a spring break vacation to Marco Island, Florida. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth!

The kids (Bill included!) making a sand castle.

Bren got to hold a live baby alligator!  I thought it wouldhave it's mouth bound shut, but nope!  Needless to say, I was a bit nervous, but he did great!  Hurry, Dad, take the photo!!!

Heaven on earth!! 

 The shells spell out "Sparks." Our condo was in the middle building.



 All this fun is tiring!

The kids loved this sign:  "Parents for sale.  Buy one, get one FREE!"

We celebrated Brenny's 8th birthday in style with a HUGE strawberry shortcake! He was worried that he was going to have to eat it all.  No worries, Bren, we will help!!

Nothing like an air boat ride in the Florida Everglades for a little excitement!! We saw an alligator up close and personal, right next to our boat.  YIKES!!!!

Janet Turns 40!!!

This birthday was a big one for me -- the big 4 - 0 !!  My family helped me celebrate in style.  We had a fun night out at Dixie's on Grand. I was spoiled with many wonderful gifts the best of which being the love and support of my family.  I love them all!!!

Welcome, Mio!!

This winter we welcome our second Japanese homestay student.  Mio Koyama was a wonderful addition to our family.  I think in her three short weeks with us she was able to see and do a lot!  We took her the Grand Avenue area of St. Paul, to the St. Paul Cathedral, downtown Minneapolis, shopping at malls, to the amusement park at the Mall of America, to an indoor waterpark and to many family events.  She was a joy to have with us.  She took time to play with the kids, taught them how to make origami swans, painted beautiful Kanji pictures and taught us some of the Japanese language.  We will miss her and hope to see her again someday!!

Ski Season!

Brenny joined his sister on the downhill race team and earned 3 ribbons!