Happy Holidays Everyone! We have had a ball so far. . . to kick it off we had an amazing Thanksgiving with both sides of the family. We started off at Travis' uncle and aunt's home. Below is a picture of us with Grandma (I am holding Tyler):
Then it was off to Gigi and Popi's to celebrate with our cousins . . . The four boys loved playing together and of course wouldn't sit for a picture . . . except for at the piano. Wow- 4 boys- CRAZINESS. . . thank goodness for sweet little Lanie who added some peace to the fiasco. I have a feeling we're going to count on her for that a lot in the future! It made me think about our best friends the Bringhursts. It was the age her (Karen) boys were all together (yes she had twins) . . . can you imagine?! . . . but all the boys are TONS of fun and just hysterical!
(Below with Gigi & Popi & the picture our Papa drew years ago . . .)
With Thanksgiving over, bring on Christmas . . . and a tree! We went out into the wilderness (okay not QUITE Griswold style) but we did cut down our own tree. Gigi and Popi came along and I have to admit, the farm we found was a GEM- Gigi found not only a tree, but one in 10 minutes, and many more that she loved. . .
The boys are now obsessed with trucks- maybe it is cause it is their new favorite word. But for the past couple months Tuesday morning is the best- the garbage man comes- they run to the window and watch him cruise the street. And of course Maizy has to jump into the middle of all the commotion. The boys now ask me to open up the window . . . they don't mind the cold- they just want to hear the loud truck! It's a pretty cute sight.
Last week we headed to Stayton to visit Great-Grandma. She is doing fantastic and always amazes me. The boys cruising around didn't phase her one bit- She adored them and was on top of it all.
The boys love helping me bake- they love to stir and even say "please" to get a lick. . . oh my. I remember calling the "batters" with my brothers. . . the beloved cookie dough. (Below: Tyler)
Other favorite pictures:
Above and Below: Carter (they both love big people shoes)
Above and Below: Tyler (he loves to pose)
Above and Below: Carter- the Santa hat is a new favorite
