We kicked off fall with an Oktoberfest in Long Grove!  The Alpiners entertained us, along with Uncle Joe and Tante Erika and Cousin Erica.

	Laurie & Ted hosted a  Chili Cookoff.  Amy & Dave won 1st prize.  We took 2nd!

We met Marlon, Laura, and Mark at Timber Ridge for some waterpark action.

Russ & Erika threw a great party in October when Mike & Julie came to town.

Of course, no Sardina bash is complete without a jam session...

...Just as no Halloween is complete without Trick or Treating with Steph & Joey

 

Marisa cooked up a great Thanksgiving dinner with a little help from Cocca.  Paul & Ewa and Hanna & Rich and Mike all joined us!

Good times with friends of all ages!

We had a really great Christmas and holiday season this year!
and another fun New Years Eve

Ralph enjoyed the sarcastic adoration of his peers in the Heritage Football Alliance fantasy football league after his sweep of league titles this season.

Chris & Barb threw a Super Bowl party at the Ram.  A good time was had by all, despite the Bears.

Another party at Russ & Erika's, this time for Abbey & Scott.  For more pics of the bash, CLICK HERE

Cheeseburger in Paradise group get-together.

We joined Marlon & Laura for a Ho-Chunk Weekend, Marisa shows off her $100 winning bingo card, and we took a quick side trip to see Devil's Lake in winter.

We enjoyed a great trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic for a family wedding.  To see more pictures from this week in paradise, CLICK HERE

Marisa helped throw a wedding shower for Hanna and Rich.

Steph celebrating her 12th Birthday, taking care of cousin Ethan, and doing her usual great job at school.

	Joey celebrating his 8th birthday, his wrestling championship, and his First Holy Communion!
		Brian will be joining Samantha at Ridgewood High School this fall.

	The Stencels showed off their new kitchen, a.k.a "Barb & Chris' Excellent Diner" created by the evil genious Ted.