Here I am again apologizing for my lack of posting. It's been almost a month since our last post....but at least I have lots to share!!
It has been a very bust month! We went to California for Thanksgiving, which was really nice, despite the fact that we ate way too much!! We had a really nice time in the beautiful weather, and playing in the warm California sun. We hit the beach a couple of times, but it was even for us a little too chilly to brave the water. Except for Justin of course, as he would not miss an opportunity to get some surf time in.
We have really been doing much of the same...work, ect. While trying to get ourselves geared up for Christmas. We went a cut our Christmas tree down last weekend, which was really fun, mostly in part because we didn't have to trudge through the snow to get it. After much searching we found the perfect tree, and Avery even helped to cut it down!
Avery got quite a thrill sitting next to it in the car.
Last weekend we also went to a local nursery that had an open house of sorts. We got to see Santa Clause, go for a horse drawn sleigh ride (minus the sligh, plus wheels), and Avery's favorite part was the Candy Cane that Santa gave her.
Did I mention that we went sledding too? We went to Dollar Mountain where they had a bunch of man-made snow and went sledding after we cut our tree down. Avery definitely takes after Justin in her affinity for speed. She has a blast going down the hill at top speed.
Needless to say it has been busy. It has finally snowed, which as most of you know, is not our favorite thing, but our local economy is very thankful. It didn't snow a ton, but something is better than nothing, especially for the ski reports.
I am nearly 7 months pregnant now, and am feeling(and looking- as you can see from the picture) quite large... maybe I should get a santa suit myself. Justin has been working away trying to get a job finished for some clients in time for Christmas. Unfortunately he got sick at the end of last week, but he is back to his old self now.
We are now just in Christmas mode, which is really fun. Avery loves to watch the Polar Express, and to listen to the book on CD while reading the book. We have been concentrating on the fun things about Christmas, making santa projects, baking cookies and the like. Avery loves Santa Clause, but REALLY DOES NOT KNOW THAT CHRISTMAS INVOLVES PRESENTS (grandparents please note!!!) I think that this is our last year of that.
This year we are focusing on the spirit of Christmas. It seems that the world and our nation is going through so much right now, we are focusing on the important things. We are thankful every day for all of our blessings, we have our health, a warm home, our families, friends, and food to eat. What else do we really need? Nothing.
Anyway, I hope that everyone has a great holiday and in case I don't get to posting before then, Merry Christmas, or Happy Holidays- whichever you prefer.
Cheers!
K,J& A
