We welcomed November with the first snowfall.  Harrison hated it last year, but I realize that it was probably  because I didn't explain that snow=snacks.  He loves to eat as much snow as possible while the big kids play, then proceeds to eat it off his mittens like corn on a cob when we come in.


Harrison is definitely a little goofball and a bit of an instigator, so there are lots of every day shenanigans, including poking Daddy in the eye during shoulder rides and pinching Daddy's toes to wake him up.  I can only laugh, which totally eggs him on.




We decorated for Christmas early so that we could come home from our Thanksgiving trip to most of it being done.  Connor was so excited for the beginning of the Christmas season, he couldn't even sleep without his Santa hat on.


Connor and Alaina still love to make stuff out of the recycling bin, which drives me bonkers, but at least they're being creative!


No need to recap our Thanksgiving trip in detail, since you all were there, but here's some cute photos of all of the fun we had!  Thanks again, Mom and Dad for the wonderful memories, hosting our wild bunch, and your generous gift, which allowed us to factor in lots of little experience that will enrich our lives and family time over the next few months that we otherwise wouldn't have been able to work in!









































It was wonderful to be able to spend the holiday with all of you, and we are already looking forward to Bear Lake!