Oh Christmas Tree

While the babies are napping soundly, I thought I would write about our fun Christmas tree adventure that we had on Saturday.

Chris woke up at 6am to make his famous omlets (and watch College Game Day). They are seriously the most amazing omlets in the world! Emma even loves them too but Owen would rather have Lucky Charms any day of the week :) So after gorging ourselves on our yummy breakfast, we all bundled up and headed to Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm. It it our favorite place to go because they have the best atmosphere! Tons of Christmas lights, hay rides, hot cocoa, bon fire, wreath making and a petting zoo for the kiddos. We decided this year we wanted a noble (again). So we all loaded up onto the trailer and headed out to the noble patch. After about 20 minutes of tromping around in the mud we found it! The perfect tree. At about 8ft tall it is definitely the biggest tree we have ever had, but at 34 degrees outside, we were not about to be the least bit picky :) Owen had a fun time cutting the tree down with Daddy. On the way home he was filled with questions about our tree. It's so cute how his mind is constantly working.

After we got home, we all warmed up to some home made hot cocoa and enjoyed the amazing smell of our beautiful tree. When the babies woke up from their naps, we all had fun decorating the tree and placing the presents underneath. We look forward to having a simple stress free Christmas this year!

This weeks adventure... Christmas candy/cookies!

SNOW!

A few days ago, we spent days and days staring out the window waiting for the snow that was in the forecast. Chris and I were so excited to see the babies reactions to this unusual November treat! Finally on Tuesday night, it came!! Even though it was only a light dusting, it was enough to close the town and get us all in the Christmas spirit :) Poor Emma had a terrible cough, so she didn't get to go outside but Owen and Daddy had a great time for her! They spent forever outside using Owen's little sled, building a snowman and even had a snowball fight. Afterwards they came inside and had some yummy hot cocoa (Owen's new favorite treat) and we all took a nice nap. We hope there is more snow to come this year!

They kept peeking out the windows...waiting and waiting!

Owen's new sled... he loved it!



Sissy, trying it out too.



Making snow balls.

Such a big boy.

Carving Pumpkins

Creating traditions has been one of the most fun things to do as a Momma! So I couldn't wait for us all to gather around the table and sip some sparkling cider and carve our pumpkins. We didn't use any of those fancy carving kits... just our imaginations and a couple steak knifes :) Owen and Chris knew right away that they wanted SCARY pumpkins and Em and I wanted CUTE ones. Owen was thrilled that each person in the family had their very own punk to call their own. They both had such a great time giggling, chomping on candy and playing in the "guts". It's so exciting to think that next year they will be even more enthusiastic. It's days like these being a parent is soo rewarding. We couldn't love them more!

Emmy enjoying her first lollipop.

"Eeeww"

I think Chris had more fun than the babies :)

Taa Daa! Our finished projects.

Pumpkin Patch

This year we had so much fun at the "Punk Patch" as Owen likes to call it. We knew it would be a little harder this year with 2 babies instead of one.  However we were determined to make a good experience, no matter what! So we left the house right after naps and with an unlimited supply of apple juice and graham crackers on hand. Owen loved the long hayride out to the "punks" and Emma seemed to like it as well. We poked around the patch for about 20 minutes and had fun looking at all the different shapes and colors of pumpkins. Poor Owen felt the need to mourn every smashed pumpkin along the way... he would point and say "Punk is broken... how sad" And stick out his pouty lip. After we all picked out our perfect finds, we rode back to the farm and had fun petting and feeding all the cute farm animals. Then we headed inside for Chris and I's favorite part of the trip... the apple cider! It's sooo yummy. And it better be, for almost $9 a gallon! I am always begging him to save some for the rest of the family :) He is beyond addicted. We had a great time and we can't wait until next year when Em can run around the patch too!

PS- I promise it wont be 2 months until my next post... Our camera died and we are currently shopping for a new one! Check back next week for our carving adventure :)

An Afternoon At The Park

So yesterday we had Chris all to ourselves, it was so nice having him around our house! I always joke with him that I am a single mommy when hunting season comes around, so it was great to have my wonderful husband spend a day with us. After the babies woke up from their 3 hour long nap (loved it!) We decided to take O to the park, or what he calls "The Swings". But first my amazing and thoughtful husband knew that Starbucks started selling my ultimate favorite drink of the year (Pumpkin Spice Latte) so he made a coffee run for me so I could watch the kiddos play and sip my favorite coffee. Love him!!

As usual, the babies had a great time playing at the park. Owen's new favorite attraction is the slide! We probably watched him go up and down that thing like 50 times! And if you have ever been to the Splash Park you will know how big and scary that slide is... so I am very proud of our little boy! Em hung out watching her big brother and played on the swings for a bit. Our babies are getting so big and every day is a new adventure with them. We are so blessed to have such an amazing little family!

Pierced Ears & BIG Tears!

Sooo today was quite the busy day! Chris was off hunting for the morning, so I figured a shopping trip with my Mama was in order! We have never attempted a mall trip with both the babies before, so we were prepared for anything! Thankfully they were very well behaved and easy to please. It's amazing how much a chocolate milkshake and some french fries can cure a tantrum :) After a fun morning of shopping till we dropped and my mom totally spoiling me and the babies...we randomly decided to get Miss Em's ears pierced. Her and my mom had it done together and it was too cute! I was soo nervous for her... I had always wanted her to have this done, but I was too afraid to deal with a fussy baby. To my surprise she only let out a couple *VERY* loud screams followed by a couple crocodile tears and she was back to her giggly self for the rest of the day. Our little girl is such a trooper. Thanks again to my Mommy for a wonderful morning.

Here's a few pics of her modeling her pretty little ears....

Emma's Yummys

This was my first attempt at home making Emma's foods! It was actually fun and much easier than I thought. I wish I would have had the time to do this with Owen when he was this age, it is so much healthier than the stuff you can buy and it is pretty cool that some of the stuff came from our garden! Next week we will do squash, greenbeans and corn!

I think the home made food is a hit! She loves it!

Lazzzy Afternoon at Ginny and Papi's

After church today, we spent a warm sunny afternoon up at my Mom and Dad's relaxing the day away. We played in the garden, jumped on the trampoline and Owen obsessed over the horsey. It was so nice to do nothing and watch the babies play. I love those days!

Checkin' out the peppers.

She is so perfect!

Loving on his Ginny

Em LOVES Annie, it's so cute!

Our 2'nd Annual Family Lincoln City Trip!

We had a GREAT time in Lincoln City this Summer. It was Owen's second time at the beach and Emma's first! It was so awesome to be around our closest family and spend time with my Grandma Karen, who we don't get to see as often as we would like. The babies loved the ocean and the sand and of course, the kites! Can't wait for next year... it will be even more fun :)

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