November Tree Hunting

So this year we decided to hop in the car and 

cut down a tree all together.

Previous to this year Shane took Taylor and had a

manly day traipsing around for a tree.

But we had got word that the lake at 

Tanner camp was frozen.  

Tree Cutting is out that direction so off we went.

The van was an orange disaster.

But the kids were happy.

The perfect one!

Tie it down and head to Tanner Camp.

It was a pretty cold day.

But our kids did great on the lake.

 

These two are so great.

He just adores her.

My ambitious husband planned to shovel all the way down that line.

The kids were super excited to skate.

Ms. A helped Ms. C a lot!

Shovel, Shovel, Shovel.

The fire was Toasty.

 

This girl was done and cold really early.

I took her back to the van to play.

The kids did so good helping drag everything back 

up to the van when they were done. 

Teamwork!

That night Ms. E somehow convinced shane 

that we should get McDonalds.

What a fun day.

What a fun day for these kids!

Men and Trees

Shane was super excited to take 

Mr. T tree hunting this year! 

Mr. T is loving all the fun outings too.

The girls had a great day with friends around 

all morning and afternoon as it was 

unusually warm out!

Mr. T chose a great tree and we had

 a grand time decorating it!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

ok so I know some of you are already 

thinking about valentines day.

Don't you worry I have another 

14 days of valentines 

this year and I'm excited!!

Down to Business.

Some of you Know that Christmas 

Is like a month of Party at our house!!

Usually around Christmas Time I spend some time

 working out Advent so that it is full of 

activities and games and food and fun.  

This year we decided to use Advent as a tool 

to center our Christmas more on Christ.

So at the first of the month we started following 

this schedule to read a story from 

the life of the savior every day leading up to Christmas.  

http://25daysofchrist.com/

The girls loved it.  

I made an Advent tree to hang on the wall

 and every night the girls pinned an ornament on it.  

It was a great way to relax before bedtime every night 

and reconnect as a family during this super busy season!

Of course our Month was not without a TON of FUN!!

Phase 1 - Our Tree Cutting Expedition!

We definitely enjoyed our trip to the tree farm.

 

The girls loved tromping through the mud 

to find the perfect three.

Here is is!!

 

Making mudpies at a safe distance 

while dad cuts the tree.

 

 Enjoying some festive music at the barn 

while dad was loading the tree.

 

 All Loaded and ready to go!

  

Mr. T and the girls loved playing with the 

tie down straps all the way home.

Phase 2 - Hudson Party!

What a Poser she is!!

Bonding with Uncle Darryl over Stickers.

 

Phase 3 - Christmas Eve!!

We had a super yummy supper and everyone got dressed up!

After that we opened pj's, had tubs and then 

watched some Christmas Stars on Ice 

and cuddled on the couch in Christmas PJ's.

It was Lovely!

Phase 4 - Christmas Day

Everyone Loved their Christmas Presents!

Thank goodness for Technology so we 

could Skype with family!

Ms. E's favorite music box from cousin Z!

Ms A's Huge Art Kit from Cousin L, 

and hat from Grandma Cathy!

Mr. T mostly loved ripping the paper

 

We were very spoiled and happy to be together for Christmas.

Hope you enjoyed all your holidays too!!

Next up is our Hudson Top Ten.