Cutting Down our first Christmas Tree!

Since I was a little girl, I've always had an artificial Christmas tree. Andrew on the other hand, has always had a REAL tree! So this year, we began a new tradition with our own family. We drove to Naches, got our tree cutting permit, and drove into the woods! Here we are with our tree!

The Polar Express

My three boys... waiting to get on the train!

Brandon and I on the train!

Brandon fell asleep when Santa came... so I put him in Santa's arms! How adorable, right?!

Brandon and Tyler looking outside the window.. Santa and his elves were out there! (The girl is a friend they met on the train)

Hanging with dad!

This month, we were able to take the kids to the Polar Express train ride in Oregon! It was the neatest experience. You board the train and they sing, read the polar express, hand out cookies and cocoa---the whole Polar Express experience! The kids had a great time! I can't wait until Christmas! It's my favorite time of the year!

Thanksgiving 2009

My mother in law, Rose and a few of her boys!

Matt, Rose and Brandon

The whole family--minus Jen! Missed you Jen!

It's the time of year that we are reminded ofall the wonderful things we are thankful for. This Thanksgiving, we were able to spend time with both my family and Andrew's family.

We have several things to be thankful for:

1. Andrew and I both have jobs we enjoy---I have wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember! Besides being a mom, it's the best job in the world. Andrew being able to transfer with the Post Office and do something he enjoys

2. Our children--Brandon and Tyler

3. Our home---we have a wonderful home full of love and warmth

4. Our many friends and family and the list goes on and on!

HAPPY THANKGIVING!!!!

Tyler starts first grade! Here are the pictures from his first day! After we dropped Brandon off at Nancy's house, Grandpa Rick met us to say happy first day of school :)

Brandon gets stitches!

So, the day finally came when Brandon has an accident! He's such a boy and is rough all the time with his brother and daddy! Andrew and I just had the conversation the day before that our boys need to take it easy! One day, we knew that something would happen and today happens to be the day! Brandon hit the corner of our end table and smacked the center of his forehead! Here is a picture right after co

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ing home from the hospital. He got two stitches :( and yes, those are spaghettios on his face! He didn't let me clean his face, so we are showing off our stitches and messy face :)

San Francisco with the Family!

Andrew and I have always wanted to go to San Francisco! Our family vacations have always been to Disneyland, so we decided to do something new this summer...and last minute I have to add! I booked it on a Thursday and we left on Tuesday! (Besides, we have already been to Disneyland this year!) There is so much to see and do! We went on a tour of Alcatraz, rode the cable cars, saw the house used for the show, "Full House", at ate the Girardelli Chocolate store (yummy!), walked up and down pier 39, and watched all the entertainment on the streets!

Brandon's birth!

I found this video of Brandon and had to post it! I miss that baby cry! He's getting so big.... running and talking and doing sign language! They grow up so fast! Love you Brandon!