The McAlister's

Faith's Lodge

2008-09-22T11:53:00.001-07:00

Faith's Lodge, a Place where hope grows.

Dan and I visited Faith's Lodge in Danbury, WI in September.

This was a great opportunity for us to have some time to reflect and grieve for Evan. The lodge was amazing. Not only did it bring us to meet some wonderful people with like stories, but it was a place that we had no worries and only hope for our future of our family.

We were able to make several keepsake items that would always bring the memory of Evan back to us.

Please enjoy the pictures.

Dan and I in front of this 8 room lodge. In each room was a sitting area, plasma tv, fireplace and sleep number beds. It was beautiful.

One of the keepsakes we were able to make and again reflect on how Evan has impacted our lives.
Also, we were able to decorate a rock and put at the Bridge of Hope.

We had a few bonfires with some of the other couples. It was just breathtaking.

Here we are at the Bridge of Hope. Evan's rock is laid just under the dark skinny tree to the left of the bridge. this rock will never be disturbed by people. It is a sacred place.

Maggie's 1st Day of Kindergarten

2008-09-04T12:31:00.000-07:00

It's been awhile since I have updated this blog. I apologize. I am now a user of Facebook.com and most photos are on there.

We did want to post the lastest and greatest...Maggie heads to Kindergarten. We are so proud of her. We took the previous week to practice getting up and getting dressed without Mom and Dad's help and she did marvelous. Once the school week began, she was in our room ready for breakfast within 5 minutes of her alarm going off. What a gal. We wonder how long it will last. ha ha

Her teacher's name is Ms. Klug and Maggie also has a previous friend from her montessori days in her class. After her first day, she got to choose where to go for lunch and Papa met us there to celebrate. It was a monumentous occassion. That always calls for BK, right?

Enjoy the photos, as we enjoyed the day.

Maggie is in the traditional pose for her first day.
This is Maggie's locker for her before school program. Owen was a great support that day, he almost got detention for the attitude he displayed.

Owen Turns 1

2008-08-05T12:07:00.000-07:00

Owen turned 1 in May. Mom made his awesome 'car' cakes. He was not into them, as he was sick with an ear infection.

Owen did manage to open his presents before laying down for a nap. Here he is on his new firetruck from Grandma Pam.

Here is the family together at the party.

Owen and Maggie Milestone Pictures

2008-03-04T12:21:00.000-08:00

The past February we had the kids photos taken at JcPenny. They always turn out pretty cute, we just thought we would share them.

Owen's 1st Hospital Visit

2008-02-25T12:13:00.001-08:00

We spent 2 nights at Children's Hospital on Valentine's weekend. Owen had a fever a couple days, so we brought him to his clinic and they sent him and Daddy to the hospital for low oxygen levels due to a respitory virus. He was monitored for 2 days and sent home with a good report. It was not an experience that we ever want to go through again. Now, Owen is happy and healthy.

This steel cage won't stop me from playing.

That's right, I can still drink my bottle with this funny thing coming out of my nose.

My big sister came to visit me AND she go to take me for a wagon ride. WHEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

My favorite book (Hello Bee, Hello Me) kept my spirits up.

Wait a second, who is actually the one that is sick here.

2008-02-12T12:19:00.000-08:00

Maggie turned 5 this month. She celebrated with a friend bowling party. Everyone had a great time.

Here they all are anxiously awaiting their turn to bowl.

What's a party without cake and balloons.

Here she is opening her present from Mom and Dad.

It's a new Barbie scooter.

Skating at the Park

2008-01-11T12:13:00.000-08:00

Maggie and Dan just getting the basics down.

Owen gets to glide across the ice in his sled.

The tradional hockey pose.

Maggie goes skiing

2008-01-06T14:30:00.000-08:00

Maggie goes up the 'magic carpet'
She is a natural.
The newest ski bunny.

Christmas 2007

2007-12-31T07:31:00.000-08:00

Owen loves his Jump a Roo Maggie listens to her tunes on her MP3 with puppy headphones

Maggie and Owen

2007-12-28T11:37:00.001-08:00

Maggie and Owen just horsin' around

Halloween 2007

2007-12-28T06:53:00.000-08:00

Our little Superman

Hannah Montana was in our house!!
Stopping for the paparazzi
Hannah and her friend Lily

Evan's Tree Christmas 2007

2007-12-28T06:10:00.001-08:00

Evan's tree is located at a nearby park (Liberty Park in Hew Hope) We decorated it with lights and bulbs and two special ornaments (Santa-Maggie's choice and an Angel with a very nice saying on it.