Gingerbread House Time, Again...

Every year, as is our family tradition, I march the troops to the Bakery and we decorate a gingerbread house. This year was no exception. Each child got a side and this mama got the front. Needless to say, I loaded up my sid with all kinds of chocolates and I fully intend to eat them all! Papa did the hard work helping while I took the photos. Someday our house will be decorated with lovely aplumb but right now it's just fun for them to slap the candies on the house.




Every year, as is our family tradition, I march the troops to the Bakery and we decorate a gingerbread house. This year was no exception. Each child got a side and this mama got the front. Needless to say, I loaded up my sid with all kinds of chocolates and I fully intend to eat them all! Papa did the hard work helping while I took the photos. I love having a papa around!

Sledding--

We have the perfect sledding hill very close to our house that our kids love. And I mean they LOVE it! As soon as they see the first lonely snowflake come out of the clouds, they don their winter coats in anticipation of sledding on that hill. They'll try to walk around all day in their snow boots just to remind me that they want to sled.

Finally, their chance came and Bug cried like a baby while Peanut trooped up the hill with sled in tow for every run. Thankfully, we'll have more snow so he can prove that he really is a man...I hope.

Straight No Chaser

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Quick Christmas Photos

It's been way too long....

Well, since it's been so long I hardly know what to say. Kiki has turned 1 year old and I have 2 torturous months of pregnancy left. Homeschooling is wonderful and I am really loving it. It's just so much fun to actively watch my children learn new things. On Wednesday next I get to scrapbook and I've ordered and organized my photos for that. Hubby has the new car itch (and he really does need a new car) so any day now I'm expecting him to show up driving something I've never laid eyes on before. Yes, he does that. He up and buys cars and then brings them home. Thankfully, he has impeccable taste.



Now, does anyone want to come and clean my kitchen cabinet doors? That is my next looming project.



Here are some mostly-up-to-date photos for your viewing pleasure. For those of you who have spent any time at our house, you will recognize the front yard where that stag is lounging. Truly, it was amazing to be so close to it!

Let it Snow--

Grandpa and Bug

They went camping together. What more can I say? Bug had a fantastic time and loved wearing camo, BDUs and shooting his bow and arrows.

Butterfly Pavillion

Kids are often so much braver than adults...and this is one of those time! My kids both held Rosie the Rosehaired Tarantulla. Nope. I wouldn't touch it. But I did take photos. And how could I not? My friend CJ took the butterfly photo and I managed to get this one of Bug sitting (amazingly) serenely with a butterfly on his shirt. It was such a fun day!

The Labor Day Balloon Classic

This is one of those events that is really fun once you're there. The colors are amazing, watching the balloons go from ground up is incredible. And the look of awe on the children's faces is astounding. BUT you have to get up at 5:30 am and get the kids in the car to do it.

HILARIOUS!

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