We kicked off the holidays here by going to a downtown parade and watching fireworks at the capital. It was fun - not nearly as cold as the previous 2 years. Something funny - Miles hated the fireworks! I never would have guessed that, but everytime they went off he was not happy about it. He didn't cry but just looked very concerned and clung to Brian. Silly boy.
We spent Thanksgiving with all our great neighbors here. Between us all there were 10 adults and 11 kids! The Overson's were kind enough to invite us all to their place. The kids had fun playing together, doing crafts, running around and watching Mickey's Christmas Carol. We were over there from about 12 - 6:30 and the kids all did so good getting along.
Miles in his Indian headdress - carrying a train with him of course.
The kids all ran around making indian war cry's and saying "HOW!"
Here is the "big kids" table
This picture cracks me up because of the look on Sophie's face - and Nora and Maddie raising their hands. I would love to know what question she just asked them.
The kids made gumdrop turkeys - at least Nora did. Everyone else decided to make buildings and other various things. But I was totally impressed with Nora's turkey!
Spencer and Sophie
Some of the dad's and babies.(Ryan, Brian with Eleanor and Miles, Timmy with Jasmine)
It's no wonder new people who move into our ward have a hard time knowing what kids belong to what families. We are always shuffling them around!
Cute Ann - our wonderful hostess!The next morning I got up at 6 and hit the black Friday sales. I wasn't going to wait out in the cold this year but still wanted to get there semi - early. I went to Target and Wal-Mart and when I got back we got ready and went out to get our tree! We went to Tannenbaum's again this year and although it was f-r-e-e-z-i-n-g we still had a fun time.
On our way out to the tree fields.
Saying hello to their reindeer.
The girls got pretty tired walking around the place in the cold looking for the perfect (cheap but cute) tree. We finally found it right back at the beginning where we started. A very sweet lady overheard Brian asking one of the worker's where the "budget trees" were located and came over and gave us 20 bucks to help pay for our tree. We tried to refuse but she insisted and I hated to hurt her feelings for doing such a kind thing. And we were very grateful.
Here it is - the perfect tree! I picked it out and it took a little to convince Sophie - she was imagining a much bigger one. But she decided it would fit nicely in our living room window.
Holding the tree after it got all wrapped up for us.
Hot cocoa and doughnuts by the fire complete the trip!
Yep - it fits perfectly!
