We had a great Thanksgiving and celebrated with both sides of the family.  These are the only 3 pictures I took...I've been failing lately.  With 2 Thanksgiving dinners within a 3 hour time span we were stuffed, but happy.

We rounded out the weekend decorating for Christmas.

 This is not an original idea, I've heard from multiple people that they pick out and give their children a new ornament every year to hang on the tree that represents their year.  I picked these out and started a list in their "box" that explains why and how these ornaments represent them, this year.

 Reegan loved decorating last year, but was obsessive this year.  She was so excited to set up the tree...

 Look at her Christmas books...

 and set up her nativity scene.

 I love the 4 stockings, I can't believe these kids are mine!

 We took a break from decorating for picnic in the living room to eat pizza and watch the movie Elf.  Possibly, my favorite Christmas movie!

 Then we decorated the tree.

 Gavin did better than we both expected!

So far the kids have done a great job of leaving the tree alone and today I wrapped the first of the presents to go underneath it. We still have a lot of shopping left and many other winter/Christmas activities. It's going to be a busy and fun month! 





Daily

Our everyday life has been boring and I love it. The day-to-day consists of more indoor time with a splash of outdoor fun. The weather is changing, and we are getting used to it. Our day consists of a LOT of reading, Gavin is obsessed with books and wants to read 24/7. Reegan is in love with dressing up and we've spent many hours with puzzles and Legos. 

There has been an increase in weekend tv watching, go chiefs and ksu!!! And cuddling on the couch. 

Life is a tad monotonous but we're loving every minute. Bring on the holidays and the happiest time of the year!

finger paint

These pictures are too cute not to share. We decorated pumpkins this year just like we did last year, but Gavin was able to participate this year.  

 Then Reegan was able to "help" Jason carve the big pumpkins.

We are only a few weeks out from Halloween and Reegan is already asking when we are going to dress up and go trick-or-treating again!

Leaves and KSU

We spent the majority of the weekend outdoors anticipating that this may be the last warmish weekend we have in a while.  The weathermen have been calling for a cold front to hit this week and they were right.  It was cold today.  Saturday morning we had another house showing.  I'm so over it.  We are planning to take the house off the market in 2 weeks and take a break for the holidays and I am excited for that time.  I have no idea why the house is not selling because we are getting NO feedback.  None.  We got up early and went to breakfast at First Watch (my fav) and then to our favorite park.

 

Along with the playground there is a walking trail and some huge trees that blessed us by dropping their leaves recently.

 Our climber

 Then home to watch KSU football!  Great game!!!

Sunday we got a bunch of small projects/chores done and played outside some more.  Here the kids are enjoying our little leaf pile. 

The cold weather hit today, so we'll be spending more time indoors which is OK too.  We enjoyed it while it lasted!