The tree!

Here's the one we picked!
It was a great find!

Cutting our Christmas tree

We made two trips to Christmas tree farms this year. We considered going to a new place, tried it out, and weren't happy. So the next day we were out again, back to our favorite, local Christmas tree farm. We got a great, big tree this year, as well as a little one for the front porch, and two runts for Beau and David's rooms. I think it was the warmest, sunniest tree cutting day we've had, and it was magical.

New trampoline

We inherited the Marshall's trampoline. Incredibly sad because it means that they're moving. But, we're so happy to have a fun way for the boys to play and get out some energy, and a focus for when friends come over. We set it up on Thanksgiving morning!

Grounds for Sculpture birthday dinner

For my actual birthday, we went out to Rats restaurant at Grounds for Sculpture. It was a delicious meal in such a magical setting. Afterwards, we got to walk around the sculpture park more. I had never seen it all lit up at night, and it was mysteriously beautiful. We ended up spending at least an hour playing sardines in the dark among the sculptures, which was so, so fun!

Surprise party

Well, as if that wasn't enough!!!
I thought we we were done with the birthday celebrations! But Mike had more in store. He suddenly sent me out for a surprise massage, which was wonderful. I was so excited, and thought that was the whole surprise. But, I got home to a surprise birthday party with lots of friends including Naomi and her kids and her harp! She was so amazing to come all the way up and celebrate and even put on a little show with me! I loved it!

Surprise birthday getaway to Philly

Michael completely spoiled me for this 40th birthday! He booked Kevin and Jonathan to babysit, plotted with Louise to get a hotel, and whisked me away to Philly for a wonderful getaway! We visited the temple, stayed in a fabulous hotel with a great rooftop bar overlooking the temple, slept in, brunched, and went to the ballet. It was such a treat!

David time

I don't like getting woken up in the night, but I do love seeing this little boy's face when I wake up in the morning!
David is also loving his swim lessons.
And, we made cranberry relish at his school to donate to the soup kitchen.

The many faces of Beau

This Beau still loves to dress up!
And he loves his little brother.
We made sweet potato pies at his school to donate to the local soup kitchen.
And, he loves pomegranates and pretending to have cut his finger open!

Funzilla trampoline park on day off

I took the boys plus Beau's friend Asher to a huge trampoline park/ fun zone place on our day off. The boys had a great time!