Decorating the Christmas Tree and other stuff

On the 2nd of December we headed out into the chilly cold to see the lighting ceremony of a neighbor's house down the street. Every year they put up a ton of lights and have it programed with music and stories. It is great and they had yummy treats and hot chocolate. 

We bundled up Alvin pretty good. 

Afterward we went home and decorated out tree! Alvin wanted to help daddy put up the star!

This was from a few weeks ago. The power went out for a couple of hours so we made a fort in Alvin's room- the warmest place in the house. He enjoyed it!

Here are some other cute random pictures....

This is Alvin getting his 3rd haircut. Can't you tell he loves it?

Just this last weekend we went to the Museum of Idaho to their Christmas exhibit. It was great!

Waiting for cookies...

And I thought I would finally post some pictures of the before and after of our kitchen since doing the cupboards...

Before

after

 We are happy with them and like how they turned out! Our next project is the countertops and then a backsplash...be looking for more pictures in the next couple of months!

Putting Up the Christmas Tree

Each year we try to get the Christmas tree up on the 1st of December when Thanksgiving is over. I love this part! I love decorating for Christmas and listening to Christmas music. It helps bring in the holiday cheer and Christmas spirit. 

It was so fun this year with Alvin. 

Helping daddy get the tree. 

So cool. 

He really loved the bubble wrap!

Ready set...

Close your eyes....

Turn on the lights...."WOW!!" That was Alvin's response when we turned on the lights. He kept saying "wow" over and over. it was so cute!

He was quite fascinated with it all. When we switched the lights to white lights he would whine a little and sign "more" for us to change it back to colored. Then as soon as we changed it to the colored lights he would say wow and start spinning in circles to the music. 

So fun. 

The Rest of November

Back in November Chase had a conference in Denver, CO as an invited speaker. We were sad not to join him and were so happy when he returned. While he was there he got to experience some of Denver's coolness such as the U.S. Mint. 

Also back in November we had quite the snowfall and we wanted Alvin to enjoy some of this cold winter stuff. 

So we bundled him up in a snowsuit, just a little too small, and took him out into the cold. Chase wanted him to experience all aspects even tasting it. 

He loved it all except the snow suit which inhibited his moving capabilities. 

We spent Thanksgiving in Twin Falls this year. We had great food and great company. It is nice to be close to family. 

All the kids had a blast playing the day away almost nonstop. Alvin was quite oblivious we were even there. He loved it!

Did you know some people have never heard of a relish tray? Have you? 

Family Thanksgiving shot!

Starting the feast! Yum Yum!

Playing games afterward! Booya!