Getting the Perfect Tree......

Also on Saturday we decided to go get a tree, we went later in the afternoon, and it was perfect timing. In true Oregon fashion it rained the next day. Once again we went to Loch Lolly in North Plains to pick out the perfect tree.

There was much discussing and bickering about what the perfect tree looked like and of course how tall it should be.
Kimy enjoyed romping through the trees finding one her size. Everyone but Joey thought that was to small. The did try to talk us into two trees so they could put one in their room.

Here it is the Perfect tree for us this year. A 7 foot Nobel Fir. Meghan got the job of helping Dad cut it down this year. By the way Meghan did say it was okay to cut it down.....she is quite the environmentalist you know.

Of Course Santa was there to see the kids. Kimy and Joey were the only ones to sit on his lap. Meghan this it is not cool and for some reason Kassidy has never been one to talk to Santa.

Joey showing us he is all Boy and super Strong.
Tomorrow I will post pictures of the tree all done.

Festival Of Trees...

As I said before we had a pretty busy weekend. On Saturday we went to the festival of trees at the convention center. We went with some friends of our and rode the MAX downtown. I think that was the kids favorite part. It was nice to walk around and check out all of the different trees. There was also lots for the kids to do. Crafts and fixing their bears. They each got a bear and then got to fix it all up. I enjoyed checking out all of the trees.

Kimy, Joey, Kassidy and Dylan posing for a picture in Santa's sleigh
The kids Checking out all the cool things for the bears. They got bandages, shots,diapers and stitches. Along with an Xray taken to make sure all was well.

Kimy and Will walking hand in hand.

A couple of our favorite trees. They are auctioned off and the money goes to charity. All in all we had a wonderful time. A great way to get in the holiday mood.

New pictures of the kids

This weekend was a busy one for us. We had a lot to do and tons of fun doing it. Saturday being the busiest day, more about that in my next post. On Sunday I took the kids in for their yearly picture together. I do this every year around Christmas time. I like to see how they have grown. It amazes me they changes they have made this year. Meghan has gotten taller and is looking more like a young woman. Kassidy's hair has gotten curlier and she has also gotten taller. Kimy looks more like a kid and less like a baby, we also grew out her bangs. Joey has gotten bigger still a little crooked, but not as noticeable.

This was my favorite shot, they look like they enjoy being together and don't want to hit each other.......that is some what the case part of the time. They are all smiling and looking at the camera. Who knew taking 4 kids in to have pictures done could be so hard.

Another Elf Dance

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Christmas Lights

This weekend I put up the Christmas lights. I always enjoy lighting up the house and seeing other peoples lights. I plan on driving around a couple of nights to check out other peoples decorations. We will also go see the Zoo Lights at the Oregon Zoo. My kids now enjoy the lights also and are on the lookout for house when we are driving around. It have become fun for all of us. Here are some pictures of us setting up and our house at night.

This is Kimy and I, it was taken at thanksgiving, but I had to put it up. It is so cute and she is always willing to give hugs and kisses.
I will now apologize for the quality of the daytime pictures. The only reason I am in them is Because Kassidy took them. Not to bad for being 8. I have another budding photographer in our house. Here I am wrapping the tree in lights.

Meghan and I setting up the snowman. The has become one of the favorites for us. The neighbor kids like it also.

The front of the house at night.

The front yard at night. I took the pictures at night with no flash so the are a bit blurry, but you get the ideal.