Tree Topper

Putting the star on top of the tree is something both Jillian and Bridget want to do, so it rotates each year now. It was Jillian's turn this year, and she was tall enough to reach up herself from a step stool (she's too big for Daddy to lift up anymore).

Tree Decorators

It was tree decorating time today. The kids made quick work of their ornaments, and only a few got broken this year.

Christmas Tree Day

 They were excited to get to Miller's Tree Farm to pick out their tree and they posed by the rock they always stand on, but today it was freezing and too icy to climb on it.  It was so white all around that it almost looked like snow.

 Papa picked out this tree that was pretty high up.  They all got to yell "Timber-r-r" when it came down.  They also helped push it over.

They found the perfect tree and since it was the tradition, the tree was clear on the other side of the tree farm.  There weren't any perfect ones closer so Daddy had to get the pick-up to haul the trees back to the main place where they got their candy canes.  A very successful hunt!

Anniversary at the Vault

The extended family all got together at The Vault to celebrate Uncle Dave and Aunt Laury's 30th anniversary. The kids spent almost all their time playing with Ava and Harper inside the bank vault.

Play-Doh Monsters

Now that Tierney is done with her student teaching, she had time to spend playing with Tor and Play-Doh.  He hasn't done this monster set in a long, long time so doing it with Tierney and getting silly with some monsters with snot coming out of their noses, meant a fun time.  They are both holding their favorite monsters.

Christmas Decorations

The kids got a surprise at church this morning. Grace Lutheran was all decorated for Christmas, with a tree and manger scene.

Christmas Parade

It was cool and rainy, but the kids still insisted on going to the annual Christmas parade. Papa Ken and cousin Adam joined them.