All the trimmings.

 Finally. I have been hit with the Christmas spirit! All the trimmings are up. Let the Merry begin.

 I am absolutely giddy about my tree this year. We have a REAL tree! I have never had a real tree and I LOVE it! We were planning on doing a festive "Griswold" Christmas this year. Yes, loading the kiddos, driving for a couple hours, hiking to find the perfect "one". But, we figured the boys were a little too young yet to experience that, so we will hold off for now.  It is in our future, for sure! This year visiting 3 lots was enough fun with them all in the car for only an hour. Loud screaming, loud laughing and all.  LOUD.  But, these are the moments and memories that matter most. One tree lot even had reindeer for the kiddos to pet and the most gorgeous flocked tree's I had ever seen!  ( I steered clear of the flocked this year, I had my fill last year ) I am enjoying this little beauty. I wish I could keep him forever!

 

Happy Christmas!

Grateful.

So. Very. Thankful.
Words cannot express my gratitude for the countless blessings that I have.  First and foremost I have a wonderful family. I have a 3 precious gifts. 3 very special spirits that fill my life with such joy it moves me to emotion.  I am so grateful for the opportunity to raise these boys and I am filled with anticipation of what they may become.  When I look in their eyes I marvel at the future. They are all so sweet, healthy, and happy. We are so elated that they are ours! It is just the beginning, being there mom is an honor.  I am so overjoyed that I am trusted with these bright, fun, beautiful boys. They are my everything, and I am beyond grateful for them in our lives. Sometimes I feel so very overwhelmed for what I have. Frankly, I am spoiled, and I feel as if I have too much. I am so SO blessed. Thanksgiving is the best time of year. Reflection and focus on what we have is not done often enough.  I am beyond happy with the life that I have, I am so grateful, my heart is so very full.

Happy Haunting.

What a Happy Halloween we had this year.  We love our boys so much and yet again it was another riot to see them all in full costume enjoying the evening, running around and digging through their "loot".
Was the weather just perfect or what?! I wish it was like that every year!
 This year we were the Avenger's. Right up the boys' ally.

The boys had a blast gutting and carving the pumpkin.

At least for a little while. Good old Dad finished up!

The HULK!

THOR.

 Captain America.

 Brandon and Jessica's costume....Cutest thing ever! 

 As I was passing out candy I was looking up and down the street at all the darling excited kiddos bustling around our neighborhood and it made me feel so blessed to live where I do. Knowing I can raise my boys in such a wonderful place. It was a fun night! We had our family join us, it is always so nice to get together with everyone and to enjoy eachother. We love you guys....thanks for making Halloween extra special!