Christmas Already?

I can't believe that Christmas is already here. Honestly I'm not feeling all that excited about it. The holiday has recently become more about money that the actual gift giving and I find that frustrating. Anyway while I do feel that way I am just a little excited to break out the decorations and watch Wyatt experience Christmas. That I guess is what makes it all worth it.

Well it has been a busy couple of weeks. Three weeks ago my mom and dad and grandma and grandpa came up. Which was fun. Here are a couple of pictures. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving I know that I have a lot to be thankful for.


Joceyln at Riverfront Park


The view from one of the suspension bridges at Riverfront Park. I think that is Maple Street bridge.

Josh and Ella on the Island in between Suspension bridges


A Picture of Everyone at the park.

Lil' Punkins

Well Halloween has come and gone thank goodness! I am personally not in love with the Holiday. However, I do not dislike it so much as to deprive my children of the coveted candy. Wyatt caught on really quick and was absolutely giddy about the whole experience. I'll tell the story and post the pictures at the bottom.

Grandma Jane, and Wyatt, and Ella, and I went to pick pumpkins on Monday. We had a lot of fun. Wyatt didn't want his picture taken, but we still had fun. Then for FHE we all carved pumpkins. Everyone was supposed to help, but Tess and I were the only ones who ended up with them. Wyatt did a little. He liked the little electronic pumpkin carving knife which he used under the supervison of Grandma Jane.

On Friday we went to the Trunk or Treat, and then took pictures afterward. We have been having candy after every meal, and sometimes before, since.

The [pictures of Ella were taken outside while I was working on painting my very green bench. It isn't quite offensive and I actually like it. Now I can identify my house by saying, "The one with the obnoxiously green bench, you can't miss it" Everyone needs something like that right?

Enjoy the pictures. (Sorry about the music)