A hunting we will go...

I believe this is our 12th year getting a tree at Brewery Hill Tree Farm in LeSueur!  We were so happy to see it snow the night before we were planning on going because if it hadn't we'd have been dragging the tree thru dirt.  It really was a beautiful site with all the fresh fallen snow.  The kids of course had a blast, throwing snow balls, hiding behind the trees and searching for the perfect tree.  Natalie just wanted to ride in the sled. :)  This year Brian told them that once they found the tree it was their job to cut it down.  No help from Dad this year.  After about 40 minutes or so they finally agreed upon "the one".  Out in the tree farm all the trees start to look the same and for the most part they look pretty full.  Well once we got our tree home we realized that it wasn't a very big or very full tree.  The girls did a great job getting the tree cut down, however it did take them quite a while.  But they kept at it until it was cut.  Rachel pulled the tree all the way back to our vehicle and didn't complain once.  She of course had the help of the sled!  As tradition, we went to Whiskey River on our way home but this year we just had hot cocoa for the girls and a beer for the boy, a basket of fries to share and a bowl to share as well.  Once we were home, Brian got the tree in its holder and brought down the ornaments.  The girls decorated the tree while we all listened to continuous Christmas songs.  It was great!  I love this time of year...

Advent

Advent is upon us and I was searching Pinterest for some fun ideas for an Advent countdown.  I found this cute idea-easy and fun.  Each day the girls get to choose the numbered envelope, open it and find out what activity they will do for that particular day.  The first day was so much fun!  They got to decorate a Gingerbread house-it was one that was precut pieces made out of foam!  Better than messy frosting and gingerbread crumbs if you ask me.  Plus we can use it from year to year. :)  The girls have been having a lot of fun revealing their activity and it's been fun for me to watch their excitement.  It was a little tricky figuring out what activity to do on which day, which was decided upon after looking at the busy calendar.  :)  

Thanksgiving

We celebrated Thanksgiving at our house this year and our guests of honor were my parents, Bob & Laura, Mya and Ally.  The girls decorated and set the table insisting that we use the China.  We had just the right amount of food, more importantly, Pecan Pie!  yummmmmmmm.  In the afternoon, the girls played while us adults played cards.  We did miss Annie, Matt and the boys though....

On Saturday after Thanksgiving, we went to Brian's mom and dad's for another scrumptious meal and more pecan  pie.  Thanks Charlene!  We had the camera but for some reason or another no pictures were taken.  The girls had a wonderful time playing with their cousins while us adults chatted and played cards.

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because of being able to spend time with Family that we are Thankful for and the food is always a nice added touch!

27 Weeks!

It's not the most flattering pose or outfit, but hey, at least we got a picture taken of me pregnant with this baby.  Can't believe I'm in my 3rd trimester.  I guess I'm glad the weeks are going by fast?  I am getting excited to meet this one!