Christmas Trees

This year we finally got a second Christmas tree. We always knew we would one day so that the kids could have free reign and decorate one however they want and I could have one that I'm more in charge with. It also helps that for the first time in years we have a place that can easily fit both of them. The kids really love that the one we gave to them to use has the option of colored lights or just plain white ones. Which is nice because the one that I prefer is only white lights and they've been wanting a multi colored lit tree for awhile. The kids had fun decorating their tree last night. I believe Danny put the star on top of the tree but now I'm not really sure. We had to get a second star for two trees so today Quinn put the other star on the tree in the main floor. 

Multi Colors

Just White

Tree on Main Floor

(We also need a second tree skirt)

Quinnie

Thanksgiving 2024

Grateful 💛

No new pictures taken from today but we did spend it feeling grateful for the people in our lives. Although we surely missed our family and loved ones back in Utah it was nice to be surrounded by new friends here in Fargo. We had dinner with a family from church who also had five kids in six years and the chaos was of the best kind. The kids had a blast, the food was amazing and the company was superb.

Wicked Part One

Danny stayed home with the kids while I went on a solo trip to watch my favorite musical on the big screen. This might now be my new favorite movie. It was incredible. I can't believe I have to wait a year for part two. I picked the best day to watch it as well because there were only two other people in the theater room with me, and they picked seats in the way back so it felt like it was truly only me there. I know it's not the biggest deal to journal about but the fact that I got to spend time by myself to watch an almost three hour movie feels like it should be documented. 😁

Homemade Sled

Addie helped Grant make a homemade sled. 💚

First Snowfall

Our first snowfall of the year.

Quinn couldn't believe it. She was so giddy.

Waking up to so much snow.

And remembering that we do not own a snow shovel. 😬

Quinnie (White hat, gray boots)

Rylee (Pink hat, black boots)

Rylee

Quinn

Rylee's stamp of approval.

I have realized that we are not fully prepared for winter. I ordered the kids snow gloves and new boots that are on the way and hopefully will get here soon because the little fleece mittens they used today are not going to cut it. I think I figured that I had more time before we would deal with snow because it hasn't been super cold as of yet. I had no idea that the little sprinkle of snow we were seeing last night would continue through the night and leave a huge blanket of snow outside by the morning. Luckily the older three had snow pants that I did buy last month and the twins have theirs coming soon. We found two old ones that they were able to fit into for today and Quinn wore Addie's old winter boots which are way too big while Rylee wore some old ones I found laying around. They're excited for their own pink and purple boots that will be here within the next couple of days. Looks like I also need to add a snow shovel to my list of things to buy because there was no need for one in Texas. Watching the kids get excited and play in the snow was so cute. The girls have never really seen it before and Grant hasn't played in snow since he was younger than them. So crazy. Last year when we flew to Utah I was hoping they would be able to experience snow but they didn't really have any for them to play in. Today (aside from freezing hands) was magical for them.