Bryce putting the finishing touches on the tree.

This year I decided to put our Christmas tree upstairs. We had a great time decorating and finding the perfect place for the ornaments to go. I cherished the ornaments even more that were given to me by my grandma Kingsford. (she passed away in October.) She taught me to love Christmas and how she loved to give.

Here is the finished product.

Hunting!

Here's the gang Bryce, Rusty, Kirby, Haddie, Luke, and Papa. Grandma and Lacey stayed in the truck.

Papa Lynn proud to find his tree!

Kirby dragging ours to the truck. The boys were so excited.

Rusty, Haddie, Luke.

Each year when it gets close to thankgiving everyone starts getting antsy to get their tree permits and find that perfect tree. I don't want to make anyone feel bad but we get the "PERFECT" tree every year! (don't give up dad!) :) I love to go as a family and be all snuggled together in the truck. It is just a good feeling.

This year we got to enjoy the cousins too! It was Haddie and Lukes first tree hunting experience. It was a great time just like every year!!

Bryce surprised us and followed Kirby threw the snow, mud, trees, and rocks. He was right on Kirby's trail. Why do they grow up so fast?

P.S. Natalie your missing out!!! We'll get you their one of these years!!! :)

33 years!!!

Trifle!

Make a wish!!!

Yummy!

Kirby had all the help he needed when it came to opening presents!!!

Happy Birthday to my man! He requested a trifle instead of a cake! This was his favorite dessert when he was on his mission.

He sweetly let me know it wasent the same as the ones he had in England!!!

Oh well, you can't say I didn't try!

Happy Birthday babe, I love you!!!!

Came to Life!

Frosty came to life in our front yard today!!! It was so fun while I was doing the dreaded Saturday house work to look out the window and see the boys making a snowman. The snow was perfect for packing and putting together a snowman. (At least what I could see from the porch!!!) Kirby was such a good sport and showed the kids a great time today. It's funny when you put that carrot nose and broccoli eyes and mouth on how he really seems to come to life! :)

Lacey

Lacey fell asleep in her high chair at lunch. I couldn't believe it!

She loves helping unload the dishwasher. Did you know bowls can turn into chairs?!

Can I just say Lacey is always busy but a very happy little girl. She does really silly things and it makes you wonder what is going through that little head of hers. She is just shy of being 18 months old. I can't believe how babies grow. I will be taking her to nursery before I know it!!!

I'm not sure I'm ready for that!

Halloween

Rusty is Ben Ten, Lacey is a Love Bug, and Bryce is a Ninja.

Cousins.

It was a great time finding costumes this year because we totally let the boys pick out their own. Since their getting older they don't need much persuasion. Lacey on the other hand had a little help from mom. We were able to spend the night before Halloween at grandma DeAnn's. We had dinner together and all got to carve a pumpkin to take home. It was so fun the kids loved it. Halloween night we did the famous trunk or treat and went to the grandparents houses and then headed to grandma Debbie's for another yummy dinner and a lot of cousin fun. What could be better to do on Halloween then P.a.r.t.y.!!!

Birthday Boy~

The not so original Birthday cake!

Make a wish, buddy!

Hungry boys!

Bryce's favorite gift was Pokemon Cards. He sleeps with them! :)

What a crew. Bryce has great friends I adore them.

Bryce is 6! It is no fair. I just want to pause life right now. The day was kinda crazy. Bryce told all of his friends he was having a birthday party but he didn't clue in his mom until the night before. So we threw together a little birthday bash with BOYS only!!!

There was presents, pizza, pop, birthday cake, and a lot of playing! Does that make a party? Bryce was so happy and loved having his special day. Happy Birthday Bryce! I can't believe your 6!

Mrs. Lucia and Bryce.

Bryce got to tell all about himself to his class. We had a great time making his poster that explained Bryce. He loves kindergarten and all the fun that goes with it.

Favorite things were:

* Family

* Camping

* 4-wheeling

* Color-blue

* Iron man

* Macaroni and cheese

* Bears

* KitKat

Farewell Grandma

My Grandma Kingsford passed away in October. We all miss her so much already but know she is so much happier and healthier where she's at now. She had a long fight with Alzheimer's disease. My biggest worry is if she would not remember me the more the disease progressed but she always recognized me till the end.

I was able to sit with grandma the last three days of her life and tell her how much I loved her and what a wonderful grandma she has been. I learned things from her that she probably had no idea she was teaching me. The funeral was a great day filled with memories and laughs of grandma. I got to speak of memories and it was great to share special moments that I had with her. Grandma will live on in my heart and I know we will meet again.

Dinner

Their is never a dull minute when you have children, is there? Tonight I was cooking dinner while Bryce, Rusty, and Lacey had a great time having rug rides! Kids can have a great time with anything. Their isn't a day that goes by that I don't realize how blessed I am to have 3 little blessings at my feet!!! Oh how I love them!!!