Monday, December 5, 2011

Thanks and Giving

We were sorry we couldn't make it on Sunday to do the 2nd round of Thanksgiving to be with the Nguyens but we had a great time on Thursday.Yay the Christmas box, time to put up the advent calendar.Crew of course was a big help.Putting the star on top of the tree so classic.The boys playing with the toys that Linda and Steve got Crew for his Birthday, so much fun.I love this picture Crew kneels to play with so many things and it is so cute I am glad I have this picture of him kneeling.Reading his cute baby mickey card.We had Mom's turkey soup and I made a potato cheese soup that we had in those enormous soup bowls. Thanks again for everyones help it was so nice to celebrate Crew's Birthday.I saw this cute cake on Pinterest that looked like a pumpkin and this was my attempt (nailed it) Anyway it tasted fine and that is all that really matters right? We also had cute little cupcake sized bundt cakes for the kids.Such beauties, we missed you Lindsey! And all your awesome picture taking skills.Getting ready to open presents all the kids are so excited.Cute Laina made Crew a card it was darling and Halle picked out this cute elephant for Crew, and I absolutely love his tongue poking out while he tries to open it.Oh Laina how I love you and your faces too cute! Connor thinks this is his toy, but Crew doesn't mind, for now.Here is his little Birthday Cake I love that he is reaching out for it what a little cutie pie.Pumpkin cake and Cream Cheese frosting he had it gone in a few seconds and wanted more, my good little eater.The Happy Birthday sign and decor. And these are the party favors that I totally forgot to pass out and I am still going to get them to you little guys I am so sorry I have Mom brain.We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Kevin's parents came in to town and we got to spend several days with them. It was really nice the boys truly enjoy spending time with them and we do as well. We went to my parents house for Thanksgiving dinner and it was amazing as usual. Unfortunately the boys both got sick and Connor was up coughing/puking all night long. So we were going to celebrate Crew's birthday the next day but we decided we didn't want anyone getting sick so we postponed and put up our Christmas decorations instead. It has always been my favorite thing since I was a little kid when my Mom would start decorating the house for Christmas and the very best was decorating the tree so I still get excited to do those things and I hope my boys will enjoy it as much as I do. Anyway so then the next Saturday we finally got to celebrate Crew's Birthday. I can't believe it has already been a year since that little angel was born and I am so grateful for his sweet smiley spirit in our home. His smile is infectious and I am so glad to have him a part of our family.