O Christmas Tree

We waited a little later to set up our Christmas tree this year, thinking we would get our carpet in by the second week in December, but as soon as we got the call that the carpet wouldn’t come until much later, we went to get our tree that day.  We tried a new Christmas tree farm this year, and we really liked it!  The boys found this tree right away, and after walking around a little more to make sure there wasn’t anything they liked better, we cut it down, had a little hot cocoa, and took our tree home.

 

   

That night, after Shane got off work, we decorated the tree.  The boys were really excited to put on the ornaments, and the tree turned out just perfect.

       

It was Davis’s turn to put on the star this year.  The star was a little higher with our taller tree, but we still managed to get it up there!

(Someone kept photo bombing my picture of the boys looking at the tree)

   

Thanksgiving

For Thanksgiving, we went up to Seattle to celebrate with Becky and Nate.  My parents went up there too.  It was a nice break to leave our disorganized house and relax for a little at their house.  We had a delicious meal (thanks mostly to my Mom!), and had some successful shopping purchases on Friday. 

The feast:  (Not sure why Davis was making this funny face)

 

The boys tried to burn off some energy Thanksgiving day by running in circles around the cul-de-sac and wrestling Grandpa.

   

More wrestling with Grandpa, Asher getting a ride while Black Friday shopping, and James and Ryan with their superhero capes.

   

On Saturday morning, we drove over to the Seattle temple and walked through some trails and over to a fun park.  The kids had fun playing on the playground before we headed home. 

   

It was a fun trip, and we were glad Becky and Nate were close enough we could easily go there for Thanksgiving.

November Happenings

November was a crazy month, as we finished up packing all of our stuff, moved out of our house on November 19, spent two days in a hotel between houses, and moved into our new house on November 21.  Here are a few pictures throughout the month:

Davis trying to keep warm at a soccer game; Asher playing with Kelly’s hat; Buddies James and Asher

   

Davis and James sleeping with a LOT of stuffed animals:

 

Asher hanging out in the garage while I packed; The boys getting ready to watch Planes; Some last days of cul-de-sac fun

   

Boxes, boxes, and more boxes!

   

James last day of preschool with Mrs. Abeyta.  We were all so sad to leave Wee Wisdom Preschool – Landon, Davis, and James have all gone there and they all had Mrs. Abeyta as their teacher.  James especially loved her!

Two tired boys who rarely have a nap; Eating breakfast on the last day in our house; Asher and I in the mirror while waiting for his RSV shot

   

More of Asher in the mirror waiting for his shot; Davis and James playing in the computer chair at the hotel

   

The moon shining through the window at our new house; James and Davis playing “catch the sock” at the new house; Davis found the box of hats:

   

Asher hanging out in the bean bag with Shane; Some of the walking trails in our new neighborhood:

   

Major painting project begins: