Christmas Tree Hunting

We kept with tradition and headed to Apple Hill to find the perfect Christmas tree. This year we decided to go a lot smaller so we could put the tree in our family room. It was a really cold, and there was even a little bit snow on the ground. The kids had fun exploring, and we indeed found the perfect tree. 

{cutest cousins}

Thanksgiving

We have so much to be thankful for each year, and this year is no different. We spend the day with Matt's family, and of course indulged in a delicious meal. For the first time, Lucas, our pickier eater, ate turkey and liked it so much he asked for seconds. Caleb gobbled down too many olives to count, his favorite Thanksgiving food. Funny that I think of olives for Thanksgiving, I guess because we always had them growing up at each Thanksgiving dinner. 

This year we are especially thankful for the baby that will be joining our family in February. We can't wait to meet him or her!

Happy Thanksgiving!

xoxo

Cannonballs Soccer

Lucas played his first season of soccer this fall. He enjoyed getting to play with all of his friends. He was excellent at running around the field and cheering on his teammates, while staying just far enough from the chaos or going near the ball much. By the end of the season was going after the ball, and had a great last game playing goalie and not letting the other team score on him.

Lucas & Isaac

Playing goalie during his last game.

Uncle Ryan and Daddy giving his some pointers.

Caleb escaping across the field during half time.

He had a great first season and learn a lot from start to finish. He is looking forward to playing again next year. 

San Diego Family Vacation

We decided to take a vacation to San Diego to enjoy some family time, go to Legoland, and visit our best friends, the Christman's, who recently moved back to SD. The first couple nights we stayed in a hotel downtown, which the boys thought was super special. We played at the park on the water nearby, where Lucas climbed trees, we played soccer, and enjoyed the sunset. 

On our second day we rented this bike to ride around the docks and downtown area near our hotel. It was more work than it looked like, and Matt and I had many laughs trying to steer. Lucas kept saying to go faster, then told us this bike was a lot of work, as he sat in the front just getting to enjoy the views. Funny kid!

After a morning of riding around we headed to the USS Midway Museum. The boys so enjoyed climbing in and out of the different planes. Lucas asked a bunch of questions, and loved talking to the volunteers about which planes went the fastest. 

On our second full day, we got up early, packed up the car, and headed up to Legoland. This was our first time going, and we got lucky with very little crowds! Lucas was big enough to enjoy all of the rides, and while there were many Caleb couldn't go on, he liked the ones he was big enough for. 

Lucas's favorite part was the aquarium. As I've said before this child loves aquariums. It was fun to see the animals, and also the amazing sea creatures and structures built out of legos. 

Favorite ride by all three! The large boat that went back and forth and swung all around. I thought it was scare Caleb, but he was cracking up the entire time. 

At the end of the day we let Lucas pick out his first lego set. Ever since, he has been hooked to legos, and they are at the top of this years Christmas list already. 

Next we headed to Auntie Jamie and Uncle Justin's to spend a days with them and their girls. It has been so fun watching these four together over the years. Lucas and Avery are to peas in a pod with very similar first born personalities. Caleb and Kennedy are the go with the flow, happy little ones. 

Sleepovers are the best! How sweet are they?

I think Kennedy was going in for a kiss, Caleb was a little unsure. 

We had so much fun, and as always were sad to leave our friends. Can't wait to make it down for another visit!

xoxo