Friday, December 24, 2010

Happy 1st Birthday Ezra….

 

One year ago, not a creature was stirring except Ezra arriving a few weeks early.   One year ago today, just before midnight Christmas Eve 2009… Ezra was born. 

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At first he didn’t quite know what to do… but he quickly figured it out…

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The rest of the kids got into the action as well…

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Sunday, December 5, 2010

Weekend mania…

Spent some time this morning decorating the tree…. by mid-day.. the majority of the lower ornament's where already on the ground thanks to Ezra and Jonah..

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Saturday, December 4, 2010

Christmas Tree Expedition 2010

 

Following an annual tradition, we trekked into the wilderness to get our Christmas tree.  This is the 5th year we’ve made the trip to this tree farm….Since our family is a bit larger this year (+2), it proved to be challenging.. The kids had a great time. 

Pictures from the 2009 Expedition…

Pictures from the 2008 Expedition...

Pictures from the 2007 Expedition…

Pictures from the 2006 Expedition...

Same tree farm....bigger family...

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Ezra and Jonah keeping warm..

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First we walked.. down the big hill, then back up the big hill…. to find a tree right next to the parking lot…..

The tree……

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Cutting down the tree….

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The walk back to the barn….

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Fun, after the tree…..

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We debated trying to get shots of Ezra and Jonah but they seemed happier staying in the warm stroller…

Warming up w/hot chocolate..

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