A Bike Ride

Took the kids on a little bike ride to the park. They were both so excited!

Joli's getting a little better on her bike!

We all had the best time at the park!

Markus is getting so brave! He climbs on everything!

Joli's so sweet to Markus (sometimes).

Such a good climber.

Such a fun time!

Decorating

Markus was super helpful.
They're both so excited about the Santa globe.

Joli wanted to make a wagon with the left over cardboard from the ribbon.

That was fun putting together.

So festive!

Picking a Christmas Tree!

Since we're always traveling at Christmas we've always had a fake tree, but this year we're staying home, which means we headed out to the Christmas tree farm! Joli was pretty excited.
Markus thought the new trees were so cute!

Then Joli found the one she wanted!

Markus wasn't impressed.

I was so excited to have a real tree!

Then the guy came over to cut it down for us.

It was so fun!

We got our tree!

We took it home and Joe got it all set up for us.

So pretty!!! Now to decorate it!

Since we didn't have enough lights to decorate the big tree, Joli set to work decorating her tree!

I love this time of year!!

Thanksgiving

The kids woke up Thanksgiving morning very excited!
Grandma and Grandpa got here right on time! We were all so excited!

I had lots of great helpers in the kitchen!

And another great helper setting the table!

It was so nice to have almost everyone (Elena!) for Thanksgiving!

After dinner we were all pretty sleepy!

Grandpa Pat and Joli had a great time on his Ipad!

Before too long we were hungry again!

Mom has been studying hard for the IRS tests and she's been doing great!

It was a great day with family!!