Our First Real Christmas Tree

The last time that I had a real tree I think I was maybe 10 or so. Probably younger, mom would be able to tell you. Rob really wanted a real tree. We actually haven't had a tree at all for the last few years. Rob had to go out on his own and get it since I am still disabled. He took Reid with him and went out. He ended up at Lowe's getting one. It was really hard to pick out the tree on his own with Reid with him, but I think he did a great job.

Here are the kids sitting in front of the tree before it was decorated. The kids are very excited to come downstairs everyday and turn the lights on. So far we have no broken ornaments. We have the tree in our front room and it is gated so we can keep the kids out. They can gaze at it from the kitchen.

I put all unbreakable ornaments on the bottom of the tree. Here they are sitting in front of the tree posing and yelling Merry Christmas. This year will be fun!!

Thanksgiving Pics

Life is better here. I no longer am using crutches. I still have my big old walking cast/boot but at least I can walk. I am just taking it easy, so I'm still not getting out much. Rob was able to go out of town for work this week though and we are here by ourselves so things are getting easier.

These are a few pics that we took with Aunt Sarah's camera in SouthBend on Thanksgiving. It was a little cool, but we were still able to get outside for a bit. We finally got some snow here in MI over the weekend but it is raining today, so it is all gone.

Here we are at the park. GG, Elsie, Gramma, Reid and Mommy. Aunt JoAn was with us, but took the picture. Getting ready to go down the slide.

Who needs play equipment when you can crawl around on the ground???

Playing Peek!!!

Waiting for Christmas

It has been too long since I posted. I have an excuse once again. It is really hard to take pictures or carry a camera when you are hobbling around on crutches. I go to the DR tomorrow and I really hope to come out of there walking without the crutches. I'll let you know.

We spent Thanksgiving in Indiana. It was a good couple of days and its always fun to see family. This year I got to sit back and watch everyone else do the work. I made up for it by pulling up a stool in the kitchen and drying all of the dishes. I didn't do much shopping this year. I went out to Michaels in the morning and that was enough for me. After supper we went to Target so I could ride around in one of the carts. We had actually gone to Meijer the day before and Rob was dying to get a picture of me on the little cart. No such luck. Nobody had a camera and he left his phone in the car. Oh well. Hopefully those days are over. Nana bought the kids Santa hats at the dollar store. They love wearing them.

They are getting so big. Christmas this year is going to be fun!!!

We are going to go into family withdrawl after tomorrow. We don't have anyone lined up to be here with us. We have had family here or been at their house for the past month. Christmas will be here soon enough.