Caitlyn turns 9

Opening gifts & making

s'mores in a jar

Caitlyn always has her birthday in the middle of the Nutcracker madness, so we postponed her slumber party until this past weekend. She had 5 friends come over for crafts, baking, cake decorating, movie watching, talking (she actually wrote that on her list of things they could do), make-overs, Wii and staying up late! They were all really sweet girls and had a great time. Kinda nice to have a house full of girls for a change!

Caitlyn...after trying to stay up all night!

trucker's parade!

We took Luke to see the trucker's parade this year. He is obsessed with Christmas lights and he loves trucks, how perfect! We raced the parade through Eureka to get over to our friends house in Myrtle Ave. It was a beautiful night, no rain, and somewhat warm. I know, a Christmas miracle, right? Well, Luke loved the parade, but about halfway through we had to hold his ears, it was loud! Now when we tell him look for lights he says, "trucks?"

Thanksgiving Breakfast

Since we had an early Thanksgiving dinner, we hosted the Thanksgiving breakfast on Thursday. Aaron's family was all in town so it is always fun to have them over! We had a delicious breakfast and had fun with the kids.

Lots to be thankful for...

We had our family Thanksgiving dinner early on the Sunday before the holiday, since the kids were not going to be with us on Thursday. It was wonderful though! We did have a water scare on Sat. night though, no water in the well until about 11am on Sun. Yikes, imagine making a Thanksgiving dinner without running water. Do you know how many times you wash your hands & rinse dishes? Well, as always it was perfect. What a blessing we have in family! (and running water)

Blaine's a teenager!

Blaine turned 13 this year...it's official...he's a teenager! Although, I think he's been working on getting a headstart on this "teenager" thing for a while! We had the family over for dinner and presents to celebrate this monumental year. Blaine finally got the cell phone he's been wanting. And according to him, he's the last one in the class. Well, happy birthday Blaine. We're SO glad you're a teenager. ;)

Football season

Blaine played on AAA football for Ferndale this year. He was #73 and had a great year...of course! It was fun to go to his games and watch how much he has learned over the last few years. Go Mustangs!

Halloween Party

So, back in October....we had our annual Halloween party! It was a blast. This year everyone dressed up....that doesn't mean they left on their Halloween costume though (Blaine & Kyler, that's you!!) We had a great time and lots of our friends came. Our house was packed with over 50 goblins, princessess, witches, sports fans, bikers, fairytale creatures and Buzz Lightyear! The tradition continues...

Caitlyn & Grace

Jared & the McCanne boys!

Blaine & his friends havin' fun!

Biker Daddy & Buzz

The popular donut on a string!

Cinderella's mouse & Buzz Lightyear