It's begining to look a lot like Christmas...

Well as usual it has been a busy few weeks for us. We were in Dixon for Thanksgiving so Molly had her first trip to the Christmas tree farm. Fortunately Carly was there to show her the ropes.


Carly was a big fan of Santa Claus


Molly looking pretty cute in her sock monkey hat.

Over the Thanksgiving weekend we had Ellie's birthday party and EVERBODY was there.
Gram got some special snuggle time with Molly.


We tried (with little success) to get a picture of all of the grandkids


Cassidy could barely stand all of the excitement!


These crazy glasses were a huge hit with all the little kids.


I think you can see the appeal


A little family photo.


Back in Minnesota we braved the cold and went out to the steel pole forest of the Menards tree lot and picked out a beautiful tree. Not quite as much fun as cutting down your own....but it will do. Carly was very helpful with putting on the lights,


picking out the ornaments,

and putting them on the tree.


She even had some free time to entertain Molly.


Our first big snow was not accompanied with sub zero temperatures so we took the opportunity to enjoy some outside time.


Complete with tractor pulled sled rides

and snow angels.


All that cold outside time and it was time for a nice warm bath. Molly has been upgraded to the big girl tub which she and Carly both enjoy.


This past weekend we had a little blizzard here. Since we were essentially trapped in the house we took the opportunity to get a lot of baking done. Here we are all suited up and ready to start.




Would you believe she didn't realize until the last one how good rolos are?


Molly even got to help out!


Although she loved putting things in the mixer and stirring with a spatula, Carly's favorite part was mixing with our hands.


Carly's first time making shortbread.....Grandma Kitson sure would be proud.

While we stayed inside and kept warm, Jason dug us out.

On Monday night Christine hosted her annual daycare Christmas party. Santa came and read the night before Christmas and gave all the kids gifts.


Molly thought it was great


but Carly was having no direct contact with Santa's lap


Molly finds that chewing is the most efficient way to open packages.


Happy Holidays! Can't wait to see lots of you next week.