O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree...

This year we decided it would be really fun to chop down our Christmas tree ourselves. The day after thanksgiving we along with Mimi and Paw paw went to a Christmas tree lot in Van Alystne to find the perfect tree. We were one of the first ones there so we had many to choose from. After about an hour of searching and trying to pick the perfect one, Ava and Matthew finally decided on one. Matt along with Matthew's help, chopped down the tree. We then brought it home and decorated it as well as the house. Matt and Paw paw put up the lights outside. It was a group effort to get it all done while the weather was nice. I think it all was a success, we have a beautifully decorated tree and house to begin our Advent season.

pictures 2011

The sat. before Thanksgiving, we met up with a photographer and took some outdoor family pictures. Though, I've wanted to do this for some time, the twins weren't quite old enough. So, this year I took a chance and for the most part it went well. Jake was a little upset in the beginning, but he soon got over it and had fun with the rest of the kids. Here are some of the pics below: