Oh it just can't be...

The Babe can reach high enough to close the microwave.   

Wow.  One more time...

Good Morning from LG!

It's beginning to look like Christmas!

Well, as much as I love Thanksgiving, LG loves Christmas 10x more!  So we will be making the effort to make this season very Merry and very Bright! It all began this past weekend with a trip to the Christmas Tree Farm.  

It is our hope that staying home this year, we can enjoy a real tree - that is if Babe doesn't knock it over.

 Out at the farm, it was a gorgeous sunny day with a breeze. Perfect for running! 

There's just something special about rows of trees and little boys.  

They had so much fun just running and laughing. There was lots of laughing.  

After much contemplating and wandering...

After studying and measuring...

 After using our general tree knowledge, we finally found one to bring home. 

The Man started the cut.  

LG finished.  

Have I mentioned this boy loves Christmas.

 He carried that tree all the way to the pick-up. 

(the Man helped a little) 

Waiting for the tractor and wagon at pick-up.  

I didn't manage good pictures on the wagon and hay ride.  It was crowded and the sun was in their eyes.  

I attempted to get a cute shot of them back at the barn. 

I said attempted.  First LG was coughing... 

then Babe was rubbing his eyes... 

Then he was making a face and Buddy was done...

It truly captures who they are. Boys!  

The silly shot.  

And because I was the one behind the camera, a quick selfie with my phone. Hi!  

Later that evening, with the wonderful help of LG, the tree was up and lights on.  

Decorations to come! 

Tis the Season! 

As of 7:45 AM, Friday, December 6...

After a long break of nothing last night it began snowing again this morning and is still snowing.

I'd at least a good inch.  It's a little powdery and blowing around but looks wonderful. Thankful we have no where to be but home! 

As 3:45 PM, Thursday, December 5

Sleet, snow & sleet again ...

We are all home safe and sound! 

For your viewing pleasure...

Babe singing, What Does the Fox Say?

Yardwork

We decided to take advantage of the mild temperatures over the break and get the tens of thousands of leaves in our yard raked and bagged.

 Babe was all about being outside and doing yardwork. 

He loves the Man's work gloves about as much as he liked the electric leaf blower. 

He was actually pretty good at it and big help.  

Buddy's goal was to earn his $3 per bag.   It wasn't as easy as he thought. 

LG only joined in at break time for a little impromptu football game.  

I think the break was the Man's idea.  

Regardless, they had a good time.  

Touchdown, LG!  

In the huddle... 

I think LG likes the plan.  

Interception Buddy!  woohoo! 

As for the leaves, I got one bag, the Man two and Buddy one and a half.  He earned $5. 

Happy Thanksgiving!