Family time is a great time!

On Saturday, the Nelson's came down to Brainerd so Troy could help Bryan work on the basement. While the guys worked, the girls and kids "chilled". Carter enjoyed playing with Nicole and he newest cousin Gavin. Nelson's went home on Sunday morning and we were sad to see them go. I have to say, it's been a long time since I spent the night in the same house with a 5 week old. Thank goodness Carter sleeps through the night as I was tired for Anne and Troy the next day.

On Sunday evening, Bryan and I and Carter AND Scout enjoyed putting up our lil' Christmas tree. We decided we just didn't have room this year in our little apartment to put up a full sized tree so we opted for a 4 foot Wal-Mart special. What a great decision. We had so much fun putting it up and together. Last year, Carter was just 11 months old and didn't really know what was going on, but this year, LOOK OUT, he is all over the ornaments and lights. It was such a great night, spending family time together. These moments are some of my most cherished.

A Thanksgiving full of blessings

Our Thanksgiving was nice and relaxing. We had Bryan's sister down and the 4 of us enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Carter enjoyed the pie the most...IMAGINE THAT! Bryan was set on making the mashed potatoes and I didn't argue. I wish I would have been able to get a picture of him when he got the hand mixer cord caught in the beaters. It was truly a memory I will not forgot. Scout even got a plate of her own. We were thinking that if she got one of her own she wouldn't beg. Did we seriously think that would work? It was a great Thanksgiving and we have so much to be thankful for each day, Thank you God for the great blessings.