Work Christmas Party

We went to Trevor's work Christmas party last Friday. Best family work Christmas party we've been to. We got pictures with Santa, listened to two different live bands, ate a delicious dinner, and played in the kids game room.

Amelia would only hold TJ's hand (Santa did get a quick reaction from her when he mentioned the word princess).

TJ and Ameila listening to one of the bands

Russell opening Santa's gift

Waiting in the Santa line

The three little heads are my kids. They listened to this band for quite a long time.

This band was playing when we first walked into the building. They were so good.

Trevor and Russell eating their turkey dinner

This is the forth picture we took together because Amelia kept pulling funny faces.

I couldn't decide what video to post, so I posted them all:)

TJ Turns Six

TJ turned six this week. We celebrated with family on his actual birthday and then had his party the following Saturday.

TJ in the morning with his birthday cereals (one strong and one weak) I love that the Life Box had balloons on it:)

Excited Brothers

Carol came over after school to give TJ a Transformer creation

TJ wanted Pizza for dinner so I gladly picked one up earlier that day.

I think it has now become tradition to make cupcakes in the shape of the number they are turning (nice and easy for me).

Birthday blocks, banner, balloons and presents for TJ's Lego birthday party

Cake from Costco, lego guessing jar, creative lego plates

The boys came in and created their own lego plane or jeep for our first activity

Lego drop from the balcony (each boy got to drop 5 legos off the balcony into a big bowl down below) This was a hit!

Opening presents

Happy Birthday song

All the kids at the party. I need to add that Trevor was a huge help and support.

TJ opening up a gift from Grandma and Grandpa Adams

Oh Christmas Tree...

Trevor took the Monday after Thanksgiving off so we could go get our Christmas tree as a family in the middle of the day. We got to the tree farm right when it opened and found a great tree in no time. The kids enjoyed tromping around the grove and picking up lose branches. Their favorite part was the hot chocolate and candy cane at the end. Later that week the kids and I decorated our little fake tree we put up in the preschool room. This is where all the memorable home made ornaments go. The kids decorated the entire tree with just a little guidance. My kids are growing up.

Silly faces after the decorating

Trevor and the kids with the chosen tree

The kids did not like the chain saw

Olympia Thanksgiving

So, I better finish November before December ends. We spent Thanksgiving in Olympia with the entire family + Grandma and Grandpa +Aunt London. What a full house. I loved being home with all my brothers and sisters. As each family gets bigger, gatherings like this get fewer. I feel blessed we were able to spend almost a week together in one big house. Yes it was crazy, but it was well worth it.

Mom did an incredible job feeding us all. She is the perfect hostess. We all love cooking and cleaning up and the cooking some more together.

Latin Farms Outing

Looking at the cows

Dirty, Cold, Duck Races

Animal lover just like her mom

No more yummy fritter. It's in our tummies.

Russell and baby Oliver

Morning Stories with G. Papa

Fighting over the baby

All the cousins on One couch

The "Kids" Thanksgiving Table

The none kid table

PJ's and Play dough

Goofy TJ and Wes

Feasting Party

Working in the Kitchen

G. Papa Time

Carson and Grandma

Sitting with Grandma G.

Pink Princesses

Pomegranate Salad

A little competitions with the Duck Races