Anamarija Gets Her First Haircut!!

BEFORE

DURING

AFTER

Matevz and his classmates

Here is a picture that Matevz's teacher just forwarded me with him and his classmates before their Christmas program. She sent two pictures, but surprisingly there is one little boy in the second picture who isn't looking at the camera. Wonder who it was?!!?!?? :)

Ziga Comes to Emporia!!

We were happy to have Ziga come down from Overland Park to spend a couple of days with us. Polona got to boss him around while the boys were at school. She had him playing house and dress-up and barbies. But as soon as the boys got home it was all monsters and cops and robbers and soccer. I quickly realized that he is definitely his father's son when after exactly one mile from picking him up he reminds me to watch out for the "policija"! I had many laughs as I heard Polona correcting him using his middle name -"Ziga Milan", as he asked me in all innocence why I had been soooooo mean to Janko and Matevz while I look over to make sure they are staying in their respective time outs, and every time I heard him say "Teta Nashna" and especially after Polona corrected him EVERY time he said it!! Thanks for coming to play, Ziga!

Snuggles with Ziga!

Fall 2009

As usual, it's been a fun filled autumn in the Kalan house. Janko turned seven years old, while Anamarija turned two. As the years pass, I can already see that October will be always a month when I reflect on how fast time flies since Janko, the oldest, and Anamarija, the youngest, both have birthdays. Take a look at what we have been up to........

Pumpkin Carving with Ziga and Star Ata

Anamarija picking out her earrings

The end result!!

Thanksgiving Cuddles with Teta Ali

Anamarija turns TWO!!!

Matevz showing his monkey bar skills at the school

The birthday girl

Attacking stric Jurij

Yummy cake!!

Our Anamarija showing her dimples!!

Fall Soccer

Hard to see, but Janko is on the right side on the very end

The Jayhawks-Matevz's team

Their biggest fan--Anamarija!!

Here are a few pics from the boys' first soccer season. Janko was very serious about improving his game and Matevz was basically interested in snack time :) But all in all, they had a lot of fun!!

Basement Project Update

The kitchenette area

The boys helping out

Action shot of tiling

The office or playroom

The Bedroom

Here are some updated pics of the basement. The carpet will be installed this week and then it's the trim, the counters/cabinets for the kitchenette, the bathroom toilet and vanity, and the doors!! We are getting there!!