Well the lull in our schedule is already over...we are back to an action-packed week. Last week was busy and exciting and this week is unfolding as a busy one too.
I will start with last week...
We had a wonderful time in Winona with all of the kids. The most exciting part of the weekend was that Alex played most of the game as the Quarterback vs. UMD. We were all enjoying the game and all of sudden Courtney said "Oh my goodness...Alex is putting on his helmet! He is putting on his helmet" and then she started to cry she was so happy that he was going into the game. She is emotional anyway but since she is pregnant she takes emotional to a new level. Anyway...we all started to cheer for him. The Warriors did not win but Alex played really well in spite of the loss. It was fun to watch the game with Sondre...he has become a very seasoned football expert...he uses all of the lingo and football terms just like he has played football all his life. We just learned tonight that Alex will be starting this weekend vs. Augustana (Sioux Fall, South Dakota). Very excited for him!!!
Alex and Amelia after the big game! CUTENESS!
After the game we went back to the house we rented and had a bonfire...the kids stayed up until 3am. We old folks went to bed a little earlier than that...but not too much earlier. :) I think we will rent that same house in May when Alex graduates from college...it was perfect for a big family.
Sondre was awarded the "Minnetonka Champion of the week" for Football. He was recognized for his hard work and dedication and for how much he has improved since football started in August. The coach told us that he has been making some pretty amazing catches during practice. As usual he has football this weekend.
Tonight Scott and I attended parent-teacher conferences at the high school...it has been a long time since we have had to do that...not sure but we may have been the oldest parents there. We met with most of Sondre's teachers to see how he is doing and I am happy to report his grades are very good and all of the teachers were very complimentary of Sondre as a young man. I just cannot imagine going to school in a different country and learning in a different language and getting As and Bs.
Scott has finished editing Sondre's senior pictures and below is a link so you can see them all. Take a look and let us know which ones you like the best and we can order some and send to Norway.
Sneak peek at one of his senior pictures...here is the link to the others.
http://gallery.me.com/scolehour/101524 (username: sondre password: sondre)
On Sunday afternoon we will be hosting all of the AFS families at our house and since we are the hosts, Sondre has to do a presentation. He did a nice job with it...it is about Norway, the culture and traditions, his family and about him too. We will take a video of it so we can show you all. Also, we are supposed to serve some Norwegian fare and we found Lefsa and some of the wonderful Norwegian chocolate too. We will also be displaying all of our beautifully hand-carved wooden pieces (by Tore Gloppen's grandfather) that the Gloppens have given us over the years. We also have our Norwegian flag on the front of our house...so we should be all set.
This was a really big week for the Lerhol's and especially for Torstein since the documentary about Torstein's life had its grand opening to rave reviews. We are a little worried with all of this fame that he might be too cool to hang with us regular folk when he is in the US. We will see. :). Congrats Torstein!
More to come on Sunday...have a great week all.
Love, Scott and Alix
We are excited to hear about how you all felt when you met our king and queen , visiting the Midwest. Not everyone get the chance of attending a seremony where they are present!
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