Irvine Park Christmas Lights!

I have been wanting to take the kids to the Christmas lights at Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls for a while now. Ross and I both had off tonight, so we decided to finally take them there. Grace and Charlie loved it! It was beautiful. The whole park it lit up. Grace was in amazement by all the lights, and of course by baby Jesus. Charlie really liked the green lights the best. The picture isn't the greatest, but you get the idea.

Happy Birthday Ross!

Today is Ross's birthday. Unfortunately we both had to work. After I picked the kids up from daycare, we headed over to Dairy Queen, picked up a birthday cake, and when Ross came home, we sang "Happy Birthday" and ate some cake! I asked the kids what they loved most about dad, Grace said she loved giving daddy hugs when he comes home from work, and Charlie said wrestling with dad. Happy Birthday!

Birthday Parties!

Ross and I decided to do a combined birthday party for William and Charlie and have it at our home. So, Ross's sister and her family came up on Friday, they braved the snow storm, and made it in 6 hrs instead of 3. My sisters also came up earlier in the day friday, but they got ahead of the storm outside of MN. Then, Ross's parents, Brother and his family, and his other sister and her husband made it up on Saturday. Can't thank everyone enough for braving the snow and coming up to make the day special for William and Charlie. We celebrated Williams birthday at lunch time!



I had to post this picture, I love this pic of Ross's sister Anita and her husband Jon!

William really wanted to grab the whole cake!

All the kids at the birthday party.

William eating his cake, something was really funny here, not sure what. He will just crack up at the weirdest things some times! What a goofball!



And then we had Charlie's birthday party for supper time. It was of course, Toy Story themed...



The matching Cousins...Carmen had worn this dress today and when I pointed out to Grace that she had that dress she had to stop prayer before lunch and run in and change to match Carmen.

Charlie and his birthday cake...I have never seen this boy so proud..he just sat there and soaked it all in while we sang "Happy Birthday" to him. I love this boy!


and yes, the boy in the background does not have a shirt on. Zach got really hot running around, so he needed to cool off!

Charlie with his Buzz Lightyear he got for his birthday. This kid didn't put it down until he went to bed at night. Then asked for it first thing in the am...set it down for nap time and again asked for it again. He wasn't so keen on sharing it with his cousins either....it was pretty tough to share him...he has wanted buzz for a long time now. I think he would sleep with him if he could...but then I would probably be hearing buzz all night long.....

Christmas Decorating

Finally.....I got time to do some decorating. Grace has been asking to do this for a while now. I got some new decorations for the basement fireplace. I absolutely love it!

I made this wreath by using the greens I cut off the Christmas tree. First time I have ever done that, and I am pretty proud of the outcome!

Grace LOVED helping me decorate the tree. She was in her prime. She is very proud of her Christmas tree!

Baby shower!

Ross's sister Autumn is expecting her first baby in January, so we threw a baby shower for her and the new baby! It was a good day. We thought we wouldn't be able to have it at first due to the pure ice that formed on the ground overnight causing slippery roads...but it ended up melting in time and everyone was able to make it. I made a diaper cake for the occasion, first one ever. Turned out pretty nice.

The cupcakes I made..not to fancy..but cute

Here in proud mommy-to-be Autumn, and Grace helping open gifts.

The night before the baby shower, Ross's mom and I were chatting about the baby, calling it "baby Gode" since they didn't find out what they are having. Grace looked at us and said "They named their baby Gode??" It was the cutest, funniest thing I have heard in a while.

Happy Birthday Abbie!

Today we celebrated our niece Abbie's 7th birthday in Sleepy Eye. It was a good time and the kids had fun!

A picture of all the Lendt grandchildren....there is still one on the way(and no I am not pregnant:) It is a pretty good picture for these kids...they are an active group!

Happy 1st Birthday William!

I am having a hard time realizing that today, my little baby is 1! Can't believe 1 year has gone by already. The morning started out with dr's appts and shots. Not a fun way to start your first birthday..but it all worked out. We made lunch and had a little party for him with just us 5! William Loved his cake. He is always such a happy baby. Just started walking a couple days ago, he has 6 teeth, loves to eat, is happiest when Grace and Charlie play with him. William loves to be held, open and close the microwave, eats just about anything I make. We love you! Happy Birthday William!