our tree

it's not perfect.  not even close.  but, it was chosen by some happy people and wheeled the long way to the checkout.  just because.  it's not perfect.  but, it fits our family perfectly.

these two (despite the forced smiles) were crazy excited about decorating our tree with their new ornaments.

seriously, how cute?

this colorful yarn wrapped star fits our little art loving girl perfectly

carter man loves all things snuggly...he's even slept with it.

love this wild boy!!!

they loved pulling all of the ornaments out of the boxes and seeing who could hang theirs the highest.  the step stool even made an appearance.  carter man for the win!

one of my favorites

and another

{update:  I am not pregnant.  This ornament is from 2007 when I was pregnant with Grace. So sorry for any confusion and/or disappointment}

and this one makes me so happy!!!

the finishing touch...our star that always hangs crooked.  and i wouldn't want it to hang any other way.

ta-da!!!  our tree!!!

and just because i can.

thanksgiving {2014}

we had another great thanksgiving...first with my family and then john's.  we are extremely blessed to have so much family close by us even if that means we literally have to stuff ourselves full of turkey!

these two!  i kinda like 'em!!!

these kids are getting so big...once, we help them get situated, they are on their own.  they don't need us like they used to.  (or, maybe, they just got mimi to do all the things for them)

this totally portrays their personalities!

grace was super excited about pie!!!  after she ate her lunch, she was more than ready to eat some pie!  my favorite part of the day...with her plate in her hand, grace was ready for her pie!  when she saw that she had multiple choices...chocolate, apple, pecan, chocolate pecan, she asked me, "can i have a little taste of each of them?  that way, i'll know which one i want!"  after her taste test, she decided on chocolate pecan.  she took her plate to the now empty kids' table and ate her pie contently.  then she went back for a second piece.

once the pie shenanigans were over, john taught all the kids how to yo-yo.

they formed a line and waited their turn.

since all ten of the grandkids were together, we attempted to get a good picture of them all.  attempted.

we did get a family selfie.  we are missing a head or two.  but, i love it!!!

i hope you enjoyed your thanksgiving weekend!  now, we're back in the grind.  only three more weeks until christmas break!!!  can i get a WOOT-WOOT?!?

Movie Night!!!

It was Thanksgiving Eve and we had popcorn, candy, and Mr. Peabody & Sherman.  That could only mean one thing...it was time for our 10th annual Movie Night!!!

Our family came over with pjs on!

After a little play time and a pizza dinner, we started the movie.

The kiddos usually last as long as the popcorn and candy.  Once it's all gone, they are all back to playing!  The Taylor family and Grace lasted a little longer than usual this year...it must of been a good movie.

Carter and Lily are obsessed with the babies, June and Trace.

After lots of tickling, it was time for everyone to go home and get rested up for a big day of turkey eating!

We had a fun night and we are so thankful for our amazing family who doesn't mind hanging out with us!

one little, two little...

three little...

NOPE!

Just two little Pilgrim children!

These cute little Pilgrims both had Thanksgiving parties at school today.

Carter Man and his friends retold the story of the first Thanksgiving, sang some songs, and gave thanks before they feasted.

Carter and I joined Grace for the end of her party.

After everyone finished loading up on sugar, we played an exciting game of Bingo!

I'm so thankful that I was able to come to both of my favorite Pilgrims' parties!  Love them a bunch and love spending time with them!  I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with a loving family and yummy food!!!

our weekend at the hunt house

the other weekend, we spent some time at the hunt house with our family.  it was super cold so, we spent a lot of time indoors.  we were able to play outside for a little bit while the sun was shining!  the kids played hard!!!  running, swinging, collecting acorns, making "soups"

while we were warming up indoors, we ate some yummy taco soup, made little arrow ornaments and necklaces, and played some more.

carter man LOVES his baby cousins so much!!!

poppa built a massive bonfire so, it was back outside to play with fall leaves and roast sticky marshmallows!

the next morning, there were some snuggles, an after breakfast game of uno, and lots more playing!