Decorations by the boys

My dad gave us his little Christmas tree and I thought it would be a great little tree for the boys to decorate....and maybe they would leave our official tree alone!  I gave the boys the decorations and told them they could decorate however they wanted!  For those who know me, that is a major thing since I as usually such a type "A" personality and want things to be just right. 
I am hoping to get some great x-mas pics of all the family this year. 

Happy T-day 2013

Showing off his "parade hat" from St Marks

Happy Thanksgiving!  This year we spent a relaxing day at home and celebrated with Grandma-nama and Grandpa.  We made a full turkey dinner and enjoyed pumpkin pie for dessert!  We started a new tradition this year by stating what we were thankful for before dinner, Brandon was thankful for "fabric" while Mason was thankful for "tractors"!    

Little helpers

The boys have finally decided that using the vacuum is as much fun as playing with them!  Mason has sensitive ears and prefers to wear Daddy's ear muffs.

Jakey loving his new bed, notice his legs all tangled up!

Brandon found my old organic chemistry model kit....you guessed it, his new favorite toy

Splish Splash

Boys will be boys!

Ya, still loving his tractors

...and driving the raptor

and playing in the dirt of course!!!!

Mommy's boy!

puppy love

Lily is hoping that Mas will share some popcorn with her!

Evening down time

The boys have almost memorized where "Goldbug" is on every page

Yep, that is Kevin looking for "Goldbug". 

Reading our second fav book, Insects.