Putting up the Christmas Tree

Well, I wish we could say that we traveled many, many miles and walked through many feet of snow to pick out the perfect Christmas tree, but I can't. Again, we put up what we think is the perfect tree. Our little fake tree. The kids love to help put it together piece by piece. A family traditon. This year cousin Elizabeth was here to help put up the tree.

They all had a great time decorating the tree and the house.

Every year Brenna is lifted to the top to place the Angel on the tree. This is the very last thing that is done before we turn on the tree lights. This year Braeden wanted to put the angel on the top, but he instead choose to be the one who could turn off the lights when the tree was turned on..more dramatic and fun for him :-)

Thanksgiving

We have so much to be Thankful for. It is so nice to get together with family. Here is a picture of all the cousins (the boys were playing video games most of the day :-))

Left to Right: Braeden, Joshlyn, Madison, Brenna, Dilan, Cameren, and Kadan

Mommy and Brenna. My baby is getting so big.

Pre-Thanksgiving

Brenna and Braeden wanted to help cook this year. They helped to make the stuffing we bring every year to grandmas!
Who wouldn't love to mix all the ingredients with your hands. The messier the better!

After we were all done, Braeden asked to help wash dishes. YES, I said it. Braeden wanted to help wash dishes. :-) It is funny how something you may hate to do can be so enjoyable when you do it with your kids.

OSU beats Michigan...again!

Just wanted to send a shout out to all the Buckeye Fans, GO BUCKS!!!

What a game!......O-H ....

Brenna's First Cheerleading Competition

Brenna had her first cheerleading competition on November 15th. She cheers for the Westland Cougars Youth Junior Squad. The team competed in a group competition and Brenna choose to also compete in an individual. The girls did awesome, they took home 2nd place in the team competition. " Way to go girls"!!!! As for Brenna's individual, no trophy, but we are so proud of her! She did very, very, well. I think she should have taken 1st :-) She was just so peppy and confident. It seemed as if she wasn't even nervous to be in front of a crowd of people. A Natural.

The night before the competition the girls all got together at the coaches house for pizza and to do thier hair and nails. Nice curlers girls :-)

This competition was a great experience for Brenna. She loved it. As for me, I was so nervous for her that everyone around me was laughing. So, who was more nervous me or her?....definately me!

Trick or Treat

What a group of little trick or treaters we had. Some of them made it the whole 2 hours, but most only made it till 7. All the same we have way too much candy in the house!!

Uncle T.J., like always, dresses up with the kids for Halloween.

What a sport.
This year my little goblins dressed up as a Ninja and a Spider Witch. They sure loved playing the part....

Happy Birthday Dad...(aka) Grandpa and Don!! 11/04

We love you paw paw! We hope you have a great birthday!!!!!

With Love Always.. Brenna, Braeden, Chrissy and Justin

Happpy Birthday to you, ...Happy Birthday to you!

We wish we could be with you on your special day. We love you and miss you already!!