The Boys are Back!

My boys are back and I am a happy momma again. When Austin saw me last night he ran and jumped into my arms, have me the biggest hug ever, and told me how much missed me. It felt wonderful.
We celebrated our Christmas this morning and will soon be leaving for his birthday party followed by a family dinner tonight. Despite not being to fall asleep til very late last night both my boys have pretty good attitudes today. I am so happy to have them back!
Here is a picture of the "inger red" house Danny colored and glittered this morning.

Lunar Eclipse

I woke up at 4:45 this morning, on purpose, to see the lunar eclipse.  I wasn't able to see the full eclipse before the moon set down in the trees, but what I did get to see was very beautiful.

In this picture the moon turned out completely blurry, but I loved the effect of how it higlighted the branches of the trees.

Multi Colored Truck

Danny found this truck at the thrist store and thought we should take it home and paint it.  So that is exactly what we did.  He really enjoys projects like this.  I think it turned out quite nicely.  After it was all painted he wanted it turned into a pull toy.  So we did that too.  He has had so much fun playing with it!

Popping Bubbles

Danny was facinated with popping the soap bubbles in the sink.  Maybe next he will think that washing the dishes is the coolest thing ever!

Ready for Christmas

Danny was so excited to put up our Christmas tree this year.  He was such a good helper.  He thought that since the tree was up that meant we got presents the next day.  No wonder he was so excited!

Here is Danny hugging the tree

the boys and the tree

Danny showing me his favorite train ornament

One of our Nativity scenes

Snow globes

Our Christmas book basket.  The boys love being able to unwrap a book each night.  I was excited to find the number wrapping paper!

Austin loves to work out in the wood shop with Papa.  

This is the latest creation he had Papa help him make . . .

Coco Gets a Girlfriend

 The cousins decided Coco was lonely and needed a girlfriend.  So they decided to draw him a girlfriend (or two, so he had choices).  I love the Eiffel tower and fireworks; such creative extra touches!

Thanksgiving

For Thanksgiving, we went to Oregon again this year, as did every one else in my family.  It was crazy, chaotic and lovely!

Scripture and prayer time

 making cinnamon rolls with Steven

 Mark bundles up Maysie so she can go outside and play

 My sisters  :)

 Mark and Tanya arm wrestle to decide whether or not he will wear his hat for the family picture

 Maysie plays chess

 Hallie reads the funnies

 The boys play poker with legos

The whole family

Me and my boys

Little miss Hallie

 Trev and Hallie