Thanksgiving and Getting Ready for Christmas

We celebrated Thanksgiving in Jamestown with Gaga and Grandpa Ron.  We haven't spent a holiday away from our own house (with my cooking) in over six years.  It was AWESOME!  Ron wanted to make chili on Friday and we said no because we wanted the leftovers.  They were so good:

 The best part was just being able to spend time at Grandma and Grandpa's house with them! On Friday night we went to the Blizzle, Dizzle, Holiday Dazzle Lights Parade.  Ok, it's not called that, but that is what I was calling it all weekend.  Grandpa Ron parked his truck on the street about an hour before and then we drove up and sat there for the event.  It was really fun.  Svea and Kieran were really into and stuck their heads out the window and took in the Christmas lights! 

 We also attempted our Christmas picture.  We did accomplish this in getting a decent one (that is all you can expect with two little ones) and here is a tiny bit of chaos we experienced on the way. Dan and I snuck away on Saturday night and went out with my good friend Amber and her husband Ben.  We had a great time and met some interesting Jamestown people!  Dan was a hit with the locals! Ha! 

 Svea and Grandpa Ron playing hide and seek!

 Found you!  Thank you Gaga and Grandpa Ron for having us on Thanksgiving!  It was a wonderful and memorable one! I forgot, it was my birthday too and it was one of the best birthdays that I can remember.

 Saturday afternoon we started decorating for Christmas.  We rearranged the living room so that the tree could go in the window.  We like the lay-out much better and will probably keep it this way after the holiday season. 

 I was walking down the steps and this was my view.  Two sweet babies playing with their toys in our new house with our Christmas tree.  It was so peaceful and I wanted to take a picture. 

 I caught him sitting still for .07 seconds:)

 Having a snack on a break!

 Later that night we were watching a cartoon and these two snuggled up together on the couch. 

How sweet is that!  These two are loving Jake and the Neverland Pirates lately as you can somewhat see on the tv.  We have SO much to be thankful for!