Hi Everyone,

With the holidays coming soon I wanted to inquire what people would like to do with the gift exchange.  Since we usually exchange names at the pizza party, I was wondering what we should do.  I know things are forever changed with Mom ( Grandma) no longer with us.  Just so you know everyone is always welcome up here after Christmas as was the tradition for so many years.   
Do we still want to have the exchange?  Please let me know what you all think.  If so how and when we go about doing it.  Something to think about.

Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Love, Debbie

Tim & Sarah welcome Anders Joseph!

Anders Joseph Nadeau

June 13, 2014

8lbs 13oz

21"

All are well!

Overjoyed - Elated - Blessed - Honored

. . .  to be marrying this wonderful man. . .

Happy Mother's Day

 Happy Mother's Day!

We have some pretty amazing mothers in our family!

When I was a little girl, my mom would always hold my hand.  I remember looking up at her and feeling sure and steady because she had me in her hands.  Thanks for being such an amazing Mom - I love you. xoxoxo

Exploring Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands

This past spring break I had the exciting opportunity to travel with 5 students and two other chaperons to Ecuador and The Galapagos Islands on an educational adventure trip.  The nine days went by quickly as we took in so many great sites - volcanoes, sea lions, giant tortoises, the local market, stunning cathedrals and churches, and so much more.  I learned how to snorkel while I was there and can't wait to do that again.  The sea lions would swim right up and around us.  They reminded me so much of my sweet Emma dog!!  For a few moments, as I watched some giant sea turtles swim by, I thought I had entered the world of Nemo.  I hope you enjoy a few shots from my adventure.

April Wedding

I am happy to tell you all that Winter married Dan Bailey today.  They were bubbling with happiness.  They were married by the Mayor of Munising in a small ceremony at Munising City Hall.  We are very glad to have Dan as a new member of the family.

We wish them many years of love and happiness!!!!!

Adam - Our Artist

Today Adam was honored at the opening ceremony for Manitowoc Public School's Youth Art Month.  He received an outstanding achievement award for his still life.  This picture doesn't do it justice - it's simply amazing!  It'll be on display at our city's art museum for the next month along with lots of other fantastic artwork from students around the city, and then I'm taking it to get it framed.

It looks tiny in the picture, but it's about an 11x16 picture - there was a display below it so he's standing a few feet away, but he was so proud of it I had to get the picture!

I wish I had a picture from our birthday celebration with Carol yesterday.  We had a wonderful day together and I hope she enjoyed the day as much as we did!

Happy Birthday, Carol!

Happy Birthday Aunt Carol - You are one in a million!
Love you - Tracy

Power of Imagination

I continue to be amazed at the power of imagination that Alaina & Addison have.  For years the girls have had their own cupboard at my house filled with water bottles, water pitchers, and the like.  Year after year they find new and imaginative ways to play with these simple "toys".  They set this up in my basement and I haven't had the heart to put it away.  It brings a smile to my face every time I see it

Happy First Birthday David Paul!

David Paul wasn't thrilled with cake, but loved celebrating his birthday with his family.
He's growing into quite the  little man.

What a blessing to celebrate David Paul together.
A picture-perfect day (even Emma posed perfectly on cue).

2-3-2014 4_56_39 PM

We have gone from snow to sunshine last week we had snow on the ground and today is in the 70s* I thought you enjoy seeing our backyard.

What's for Dinner?

Hello Everyone!

After talking with you at Christmas - it sounds like you have some more recipes to add to the Nadeau Family Cookbook!  It's really easy to submit them - just follow this link!  Check out Sara's Talapia Fillets and Blueberry Muffins.

Also - take a look at the newest page on the cookbook - it's called What to Eat - Month by Month 2014.

-tn

Arctic Blast!!!

It is crazy cold out there.  School is even closed in Atlanta where the temperatures are in the 20's!  My school district is on its third snow/cold day in a row.

What's the temperature in your area?

Do you have the day off?  It might be a great day to write a blog post or submit a recipe to the family cookbook!

Stay warm everyone!

A few Pic's!

Sadly I broke my camera this year and am trying to figure out whether or not I need to buy a new one or have the old one repaired.  My dear sister-friend, Carrie, lent me her camera for Christmas so I was able to get a few shots!  It took me a while to figure out the white balance so the pictures of Addie and Alaina were super yellow!  Now that I have it figured out, I have plans to get some great shots of the girls at Addie's birthday party this weekend.

Christmas Exchange 2014

CHRISTMAS 2014

 

Susie buys for Emily Ann

Paul P…………… Peter Joseph

Paul N. ………… Dan

Emily Marie ………… Peter C.

Tracy ………… Joy

Tim ………… Jay

Sarah N. ………. Bob

David Paul ………… Carol

Baby Nadeau ………. Paul P.

Peter N. …………. Isaac

Emily Ann ………… Addy

Alaina …………. Ryan

Addison ………… Olivia

Carol …………. Lindsey

Ken ………….Peter N.

Ryan ………… Susie

Joy ………… Addison

Isaac ……… Winter

Adam ………… David Paul

Sara A. ………… Debbie

Tyler ………… Faith

Linda ………… Joe

Bob …………. Emily Marie

Debbie ………… Tracy

Peter C. ………. Ken

Addy ……… Tim

Joe ………… Tyler

Faith ………… Adam

PJ …………… Sarah N.

Winter ………… Paul N.

Dan ………… Alaina

Lindsey ………… Baby Nadeau

Jay ………… Linda

Olivia ……… Sara A.

 

 

Advent!

Hello Family,

This year I am particularly excited about celebrating advent. I have been scouring Pinterest for calendar ideas and I picked up the standard chocolate in the cardboard container advent calendar at church last week.

Do you have any special advent traditions or calendars?

Tracy

Surprise! Tracy Turned 40!

What a wonderful surprise I had last night.  Let me start by saying that on Friday during 4th hour chemistry 2 dozen roses arrived from my dear Matthew. We have been dating since February and he is. Wonderful man. I was shocked at the beautiful bouquet and my students oohed and awed!

That evening my 'big sis' Deedee and I went to dinner at da Luigi. We had two delightful salads and a  pear and Gorgonzola gluten free pizza. Deedee gave me a gorgeous bracelet with a cross on it. She is such a great friend.  We laughed, reminisced, and talked about the upcoming year. I told her how glad I was to see Mom and Dad last week but that I wish they were here this weekend.  I also noted that I really missed Alaina and Addie and was planning to call them on Saturday.  We headed home and we chuckled about how we were both getting old because it was only around 8:30 and we were both ready to go to bed. :).

Saturday morning Emma and I woke up at 7 and then laid on the coach like potatoes watching tv. We  chatted with our neighbors and played with our neighbor-dog, Cody.  We told our neighbors how much we'd love to see Nana &Papa and Alaina & Addie but we'd have to wait until Thanksgiving.   We cleaned the basement (or at least tried) and then walked to downtown and back. Afterward we watched Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, took a quick shower and then Matt picked me up for dinner at my favorite restaurant, Cafe Muse. We had an incredible meal!  Perfectly cooked scallops - mmmmmm! We walked around downtown and looked at all the beautiful Christmas lights that had just gone up. It was 50 degrees outside and just fabulous. We headed toward the bowling alley to have some fun and then Matt said we should stop t Tim and Sarah's house to say hello since they had invited us to watch movies that evening. We got to the house and they greeted us at the door.  Suddenly, a great big surprise!  It didn't quite register with me but then suddenly I saw Alaina running toward me and I was ecstatic - thrilled!  Pete, Emily Ann, Alaina, Addie Jane, Mom, and Dad had all come into town.  Carrie, my dear sweet little sis, had arranged for them to come into town and had all of my dearest and most love friends arrive to celebrate.   It was such a joyful time - I am so thankful - my birthday wishes came true.

Utter shock!

A Whirlwind

It's been a whirlwind the last few weeks!  The day before I picked Emma up - I caught something and have had a sore throat for the last five weeks.  The doctors say it is a virus and I'll just have to take it easy - yeah right!?!  I picked up Emma in Northern Ohio from her foster mom through Golden Retriever Rescue Resource.  The rescue does an incredible job at matching dogs with their new owners.  It took over nine months to find Emma!  She was worth the wait.  Emma did have a mast cell tumor and had it removed last Monday.  I recieved the pathology report and it looks like they got it all out.  I will just have to keep a watchful eye if she develops any others bumps.  She been wearing a cone and she has let everyone know that she is not a big fan.  I can't blame her.  Since she has come to live at my house I found that Emma is a loving girl - she likes to be pet (constantly) - to play ball - to go swimming - to take walks - to play with kids - and to nap!!

 

 

 

 

Married!!

I finally got married!! Yaaaaaaaay!!

It was super fun, very romantic, a bit stressful and my I decided to wear my hair in a way I've never ever done before,  but I wouldn't change a thing!

My mom and dad made everything so special and fun for Tyler & I. We feel so lucky!! Here are a few pics!