A Bit of Variety

 

These may seem like random pictures,

but I have had many pictures and haven't had a chance to post

so bare with me...

 

We got back from our trip

 and set up the girls room with their new bunk beds.

They love them and have already provided hours of playing.

 

Another fan favorite, is the new blender we got from my parents.

We have been making smoothies almost everyday.

 

 I splurged and got myself a little treat (pickled herring) the other day.

I found out I'm not the only one who is a fan:)

My big girl ate most of mine without the crackers.

It makes me smile and think of my Grandpa, who also loved this little treat.

 

Here's a picture the day before it snowed

as we picked up the outside items and winterized.

My silly cat "Mittens" loves my garden boxes.

 

I love the snow and in my opinion:

if the weather is going to be cold, there should be snow on the ground.

I don't think you can get anything better than this.

 

My Family Christmas

We had a lovely time in Green Bay for my family Christmas.

It was a whirlwind time with three activities per day, at least. 

 

Friday started with opening Christmas presents.

Everyone was having a blast and sharing:)

My big girl only has this look on her face

because Nana gave her the whole candy container.

To get to this one's heart:  use food!



 

We had a wonderful visit from my sister's friend Ami.



 

Everyone loved getting in those hugs that we had waited too long to give out.



 

Even though half of the household was on antibiotics,

we still all had to see the doctor(s) at least twice a day.

Below is My Big Girl giving her cousin a checkup.

 

My cutie holding our newest niece.

 

We all got dressed up to head to my niece's baptism.

 

And slip in an updated family photo.

 

A quick picture of the newest member of the church with

parents and God-parents.

Then back home for dinner and cookie decorating contest.

 

Here were some of the winners...

the judges were woken up to award the titles.

The son-in-laws took a whole 6 awards this year,

which is the most they got in one year. 

Way to go guys!

 

Saturday was another big day with all of my mom's family

and their children coming to town for a family reunion.

It was a busy day: haircuts, making food, and visiting relatives.

Did I mention there was snuggling going on?

We all had a great time!

The only thing I would change is the frequency of how often this happens.

I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful family and friends.

 

 

 

Computer problems...

I have to apologize for the delay in posts...

 I'm not able to post pictures right now and

I have many to share.

Computer problems aren't one of my strengths:) 

Until then...



Trick-or-treating

We met up with the cousins

for our annual trick-or-treating.

Captian America, GI Joe, monster,

Witch from Hocus Pocus(Winifred Sanderson), Cinderella

Pumpkins and lions, oh my.

What cuties:)

I could eat my nephew up!

The crew on there way to a couple of houses.

We had a great time with our cousins.

When we got home,

they couldn't wait to see what the had in their buckets.

 

Everyone picked a separate spot and started laying it out.

 

The hunter and his dear:)

Big Buck Down

Last night, Zach went hunting and came home with this monster!

 

 I can't wait to do canned venison for the first time. 

The kids were very excited.

My husband is the Deer Slayer!