My tree (minus the star- it's too heavy...working on that)

A close-up of some ornaments

My Nativity is complete! 

 

This past weekend Tyler and I celebrated our 5th anniversary! It's hard to believe...We farmed the kids (and dog) off to grandpa and grandma Kent and headed up to Eden to stay at a lodge for the weekend. I think we both agreed though that we are not bed and breakfast/lodge/Inn type people. While most people we know LOVE these kinds of places, all of the ones we've been to (i.e. Armstrong mansion, Alaskan Inn) have just not really done it for us. I guess we are more the big city downtown hotel atmosphere type... But don't get me wrong, it was a great weekend-it was nice staying up late and sleeping in, then staying in pj's till 1:30 in the afternoon. :)

And here is my gift from Ty (no fair, we said the trip was the gift...) It's really cool, plaque mounted...eventually it will hang in our movie room downstairs, but for now it's in the office! (I tried to convince him to let me put it on the ceiling above our bed, but he wasn't going for that...)

Kyson started on real baby food this week, it was a slightly greater success than the cereal...He had peas and was really more interested in chewing on the spoon, but didn't spit out every bite (as evidenced by the next day's diaper!) 

This weekend is the big premier- I'm so excited! So I've changed my background (Ty will love that)in honor until I see the film. I really hope the movie does it justice. Then maybe Ty can learn how to make out like a vampire without actually having to read the books :)

This year Kaden is a pirate and Kyson is a turtle! This is the first year Kaden is really into holidays so it's been really fun. He even has an authentic pirate scar- he took a tumble down the deck this morning when he was walking while watching someone across the street...but he's ok! It looks tough! Here are some pics- enjoy!

Kaden's transformer pumpkin- thanks to his dad!

Kyson's Owl pumpkin

Darci and Ty's sparrow pumpkin

We had our family pics done saturday by Courtney Beck...it was super fun and I can't wait to see the proofs. She did post a sneak peek here, so go and see!