Getting ready for Christmas

We had a frustrating night putting up Christmas decor with little "helpers". Lilly was trying to eat ornaments (yes, she's 2 1/2) and Eli was throwing them at people. Needless to say, we weren't feeling the Christmas spirit. Eli told us the next day, "Mom you know what we're missing? Being Happy! We should sing songs, love each other and hug at Christmas." Thank you Eli for reminding us what it's all about!

We also went back to Strawberry Fields Christmas Tree Farm, where any tree is $10. We love this place, but were sad there was no snow yet this year. Last year was a magical, although cold, experience. We still had a great time, and Eli picked the final tree! Cutting down our own tree is one of my favorite things about living in the Northwest. The Christmas song "Christmas in the Northwest" might be my lest favorite thing!

The rest of Halloween

This was after trick or treating around the neighborhood, it was cold outside and the lens fogged up, kind of funny! Ben is dressed up as an in n out cook, everyone in the finance department dressed as cooks like they were "cooking the books".

We also went to the Hillsboro Airport Open House. We go every year, I guess it's a tradition now. Eli loves all of the trucks and planes, and they hand out candy and have little crafts and face painting. It's all free, so what more could you ask for?

Lilly has entered the "difficult to photograph" stage, so it was hard to get anything with her looking at the camera. Thanks to Courtney for the other picture from Trunk or Treat, it's the best one we have.

Halloween 2011

Lilly as Cinderella with her friend Arlo the Spider at the Trunk or Treat.

Eli and Herbie as Spiderman and Darth Vader respectively.
Thanks to Ciara for snapping this before preschool!

Cleaning out my phone

Boating Safety Day, on the last day of swim lessons.

Eli's first day back at preschool

My tired boys

Lilly riding the horse at Fred Meyer's.
She loves shopping with Mommy while Eli's at preschool

We went to Oaks Park for the first time over the summer, sadly this is the only picture to prove it!

We also went to Heritage Farms on Saturday, so much fun!
Thanks Rachel for a great suggestion.

One of the rare pictures of myself.
I figured I'd better take one myself, to prove I actually exist!

Family Pictures