Gingerbread Houses

This year some friends of ours came to our house so we could all make "gingerbread" houses. Yet, we don't care for the taste (or the work) of gingerbread so we used graham crackers instead. We combined our candies and this is what the table looked like. Geez...you think there is enough? We had a blast! The kids only ate a little candy (yeah, right) but pose nicely to show off their houses. Each child is behind their house. Great artwork!!

Us parents couldn't help but to get involved too. So we are also behind our houses. So much fun! I think we've started a new tradition!

Others

Our town's Christmas Tree. Yes, it's in the middle of the street. Pretty grand for our little town.Daisy loves to be under our tree.We got the kids up early to see the Lunar Eclipse. All 3 of them had their own "telescopes". I just love Klara's hand covering up her other eye. We all got to see the eclipse and used Clif's telescope. Very neat to see so clearly and of course, another learning opportunity.

We also went to the xmas parade of lights....brrr. This year we brought our camp chairs, but next year we'll add blankets and hand heathers.

I seem to think the fire truck is always the best. I just had to add the picture.

Little America

We enjoy going to a hotel that really go all out on their xmas lights. Here are a few pics from that night.

Time to go inside to warm up for a bit.

MeMa's Birthday

A small birthday party for MeMa since she was here. And yes, she is also on TV.

The kids made her some gifts out of the local pine trees. Klara's was a centerpiece and Kaleb's was a candle holder.

Thanksgiving Eve

We did Thanksgiving a day earlier since Clif had to work on the real Thanksgiving day. So the night we did turkey, then it was time to take the annual walk. We went to the train station who does the Polar Express. They are all lights and anything else Christmas. (This is why we put up lights early....read the next post to get more info) So here are some pics of that walk.

Thanksgiving 2011

Well, sorry, but my pictures got out of order. I forgot. However, you can see the kids eating turkey, Kaleb really wanted the leg. Below is a family shot.

Here the kids are showing off their art they've made for the event.

Our house lit for the Christmas season. Nice thing about living in a small town...if I put up lights for as long as they request, then I'll get a discount on my bill in Jan!! I think it's worth it. But that means the lights are up for 6 weeks now. Good thing they are LED.

Small snowman in the backyard. He lasted quite a while since the temps were so low for so long.