Our Tree

I thought it would be a good idea to bring the tree in and get the lights on it while the kids were sleeping (1. so they wouldn't be in our way, 2. so they would be surprised) so we worked on that Saturday while they were napping. When Kylie woke up I made sure the tree was on and when she came out her reaction was great. She threw her arms up, clapped her hands over her mouth and said "Oh, My, Goodness... It Is So Beautiful!" It was so sweet, she kept bending her knees going up and down (picture Miss America right after she found out she won) "The lights are so pretty, It is SO beautiful" Imagine what her reaction would have been if we had finished it (only the lights were on at this time). Reygann woke up a few minutes later and when she came out she just stared at it (she is usually groggy when she wakes up) she mumbled something, but I never did figure out what it was that she said. I think it was Sunday afternoon that the 4 of us finally put the decorations on, I don't think it looks too bad. (Yes, the tree is blocking our front door, Deric ripped out the sidewalk, porch and steps so the door really does us no good right now. He suggested putting the tree there instead of rearranging the room (...again!), oh the joys of living in a teeny tiny house!!)

More Christmas Pictures

This one is for you Jody... we think he looks like a lawyer here. He's tapping his fingers and he's saying '...now let me tell you...' It's perfect for you computer desktop!

2 Months Old

Brody went to the Dr today and guess how much he weighs.. 14lbs 2 oz! What a chubber!! And he is 24 3/4 inches long! He is definately our big boy! Lets compare.. Kylie weighed about that at 3 months, and wasn't that long till 5 months and Reygann weighed that when she was about 5 months, and wasn't that long till she was 4 months!

Brody Smiles

Just look at that lip!!A beautiful smile!

Tree Hunting

As tradition goes we went out Friday to get a Christmas tree. We went back to our usual hunting grounds Kingma Christmas Tree Farm (I like it, Deric thinks it is too far away). It was such a beautiful day, I couldn't believe how nice it was. But it was odd to see the girls playing in the dirt instead of the snow! It was a good thing it was nice though, I pulled out the girls boots and Reygann's are a bit big and was having a hard time walking in them. (I tested them while we were all outside working on the house) and Reygann took them off and walked down the (stone) driveway and gave them back to me so she was just going to have to wear her regular shoes. It seemed to take forever to find a tree this year, the girls had more fun doing their own thing then hunting down a great tree. Kylie found them both sticks and they had fun drawing in the dirt.

Reygann was having a terrible time walking with the stumps and underbrush and would sit and wait for you to hold her hand and help her along.. She kept hugging the trees and giving them kisses.. she is such a little lovie! Oh yeah, the best part... Reygann told us she had to go poopie!! Yippie!! Humm, where do we go? You guessed it, mommy dug a hole with her shoe and over it she went!! I was just praying she didn't do a "Jody" (Jody went pee-pee on dad many years ago while Christmas tree hunting!). Once we finally found our tree Reygann sat on the stump of a nearby tree and Kylie danced around her singing 'here we go around the mulberry bush' while Daddy cut it down.

Brody slept pretty much the whole time, he finally woke up as we were waiting for the hay ride to bring us back to the barn. It was a long day, and all three kids fell asleep on the way home.

All in all I think it was a great day, the girls had a fun time, and mommy and daddy got some peanut brittle from the holly shop... what more could you want?

Random Tree Hunting Pictures

Brody's First Thanksgiving

Happy Birthday Daddy!!

Brody's Christmas Pictures

Girls Christmas Pictures

Go Bears!

Ok, so I'm not really a fan, but I'm not NOT a fan either. But it would be nice if they went to/won the super bowl. I got this outfit at a garage sale for free, so why not slap it on him on game day. It is still a little big, but I have no idea how much longer the season is and I figure I better do it now, before they aren't even playing anymore. So this one's for you Jody (and Dad too)!