It's Christmas Time!

Ok people, there's only 2 weeks until Christmas! I think I finally have the house decorated and trees done.

Back before Thanksgiving I got Lily's tree out so we could put it in her room. She loved putting the ornaments on.

Last weekend we took a trip to Home Depot and picked out our tree. It's a 7ft pine and I just love it. Pictures don't do it any justice.

I also made some tomato cage trees.

And we put lights on the house!

Mr. Elf

I decided this year since Lily is older that we would welcome the Elf on the Shelf. We didn't do the whole, read the book and no touching bit but I do tell her that he tells Santa when she's bad. We actually didn't even name him. I just say Mr. Elf. 

He hasn't done anything too major yet but we're only on day 12 so perhaps he will before Christmas. I actually forgot to hide him 2 days in a row....oops!

Day 8 & 9 forgot :(

Deer Season

Shotgun deer season was a few weeks ago so hubs was busy with that all weekend. It started with deer camp on Wednesday evening and went thru Sunday evening. My husband does both bow and shotgun and I'm so thankful he hasn't gone hunting as much this year like he usually does. I always feel like a single mom during this time. My dad and brothers hunt now also so this year we spent a lot of time at my parents house. This just meant the kids (and me) got to spend more time with my nephew Dayton. 

They had a blast playing together!

Oh and in case you're wondering...Yes, hubs got a deer so our freezer is fully stocked with meat. :)

Happy Turkey Day

So Thursday was Thanksgiving and boy was it busy for us! We hosted supper for my husbands side, and mine so when we woke up we started making sure the house was clean and ready for cooking. We went to my grandparents house for dinner as usual and about 3:30 we headed home. I started preparing my food as the guys were frying the turkey. Everyone arrived and mingled until the food was ready. We had tons of food and of course I didn't get any pictures. :(

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

Half A Year

Brady turned 6 months old on Thanksgiving. Has it really been that long since I gave birth??? I feel like it was just yesterday. 

He's getting such a personality and loves to smile, laugh, and scream, cry, or whatever he needs to in order to get attention. Lol

He's finally evened out in his clothes and is wearing 6 month & 6-9 month pjs. 

He's still not taking a bottle very well and I decided to start trying him on a sippy cup. 

We've started feeding him oatmeal and he loves it. I can't believe in just 6 short months I'll no longer be nursing our little guy. It's become so natural to us and I admit I'll be a little sad when I stop. I'm so glad it worked out this time! 

First time trying cereal

Here's our happy little guy on Thanksgiving.

Early Spirit

I'm in the Christmas spirit extra early this year! I've actually seen a lot of other people who are also so I don't feel so bad. 

Lily and I decided to start decorating last week. I still have quite a bit to do and we won't get out tree until after Thanksgiving. 

We also got some yummy Oreos!

Dumpster Diving

A while ago I decided I wanted to decorate our home in antiques. I've found a few things in our barns and also bought some. 

My brother has also found me a few things. 

The other day my husband called and said he'd gotten me something out of the dumpster near his work. It was this vintage tricycle! I couldn't believe someone would throw it out!