Christmas with the Family

This Christmas the entire family was able to spend several days in Topeka at Mom and Dad's. I had not seen my nephews for over a year and the boys had not meet Elli (my niece-Bob and Sara's little girl). The kids had a wonderful time playing with toys from our childhood, sledding, decorating a gingerbread house, waiting for Santa to bring new toys and running around the house screaming. Elli and the boys quickly became best buddies. I never grow tired of hearing words "Aunt Kirsti" from such sweet little ones.

A Wonderful Surprise

On Dec. 1st the UCM community had a Holiday Market. Any student or employee could sell crafts or goods. About 16 years ago, Bob and I produced a Missouri verson of Monopoly. The company is now desolved, but we have a few 100 games left. After visiting with Bob, we decided I would sell the games that night and the proceeds would go toward Annika's adoption. I was so surprised when the night concluded and 83 games had been sold in just 3 hours for a total of $420.