Put up the Christmas tree this weekend. Greg talked me into getting a real tree this year. I was hesitant. Not only because of the extra work, but also I feel bad that a tree has to be cut down and essentially die for the tradition. But it ended up being an enjoyable time picking […]
Tag: Family Traditions
Carving Pumpkins
Greg helped the girls carve their pumpkins – a first for both of them, I think! Bree made her pumpkin an Eeyah and Cate made hers Bubbin (a made up pony.) They were a little grossed out to take out the innards, but they did it! And when they saw Greg starting to carve their […]
Annual Visit to the Pumpkin Patch
We made our annual visit to a local pumpkin patch. Adrianna was feeling a little sad about not being with friends this time, as the past couple of years we’ve visited with some of her friends. We chose a smaller pumpkin patch and went on a weekday in the hopes that it wouldn’t be too […]
Apple Cider
Greg made some delicious apple cider and popcorn to commemorate the first [very early] snowstorm of the year on the 8th. It really made it feel like fall! It was a great night for some Settlers of Catan. The following evening, it was still chilly so Greg made us some caramel-dip and cut up some […]
Caramel Apples
One of our favorite fall snacks: Honeycrisp apples with melted caramel. Yum!
Pumpkin Patch
Today was the perfect fall day to visit a local farm/pumpkin patch (7th Generation Farm in Louisville) with some of our Afghan friends.
Christmas Parade
Waiting for the Christmas parade, an annual tradition with our friends in Longmont. And then the annual kid picture.
Thanksgiving 2017
Enjoying a beautiful Thanksgiving break with family. Now that our basement is finished, we have more room to host extended family, which has been a huge blessing! Making peppernuts with Grammy.