Christmas Tree Decorating

This year we wanted to go up to Apple Hill and cut down our own tree but it was so windy that we decided to stay around town. So we headed to a couple of local christmas tree lots and after the third place we found our tree we wanted. When we got home Lucas helped dad cut it and trim it before bringing it inside. Then we started decorating. Lucas loved decorating the tree. He was so cute to watch. It was a wonderful Saturday with the family, watching football and decorating the house and tree. I love days like this!!!

Thanksgiving Dinners

This year we had two Thanksgiving Dinners. The first one was at my grandparents house on Thanksgiving Day and the second one was at my parents house the day after Thanksgiving. It was a wonderful Thanksgiving. My grandmother was able to attend both Thanksgiving Dinners. It was so wonderful to spend time with her outside the nursing home. My grandpa was very excited to have her home as well. My aunt was telling us how he waited patiently for her to arrive. Then when they brought her in he showed her around and explained to her everything they did to prepare for Thanksgiving Dinner. When they came to pick my grandma up to take her back to the nursing home my grandpa got teary eyed. It was the cutest thing ever. At my parents house on Friday we also celebrated my Dad's Birthday. His birthday was on Nov. 21st but my mom & dad were on vacation and we weren't able to celebrate it yet. It was a wonderful Thanksgiving hanging out with everyone.

Robbie's Surprise Birthday & Joe's Mom in Town

On Saturday, November 21st Sandy threw a Surprise Birthday party for Robbie who turned 40. Joe's Mom, Sandy, flew into town for it as well. It turned out to be a great event. It was at Coach's Bar in Rocklin at Strikes Bowling. Sandy asked their friends band, "Eastbound 50" to play. They did a good job. The lead singer was hilarious. Robbie was the one who named their band so that was pretty funny that they end up playing at his birthday. Joe's mom enjoyed meeting and holding Caleb. She loves her grandson's. It was wonderful watching her interact with them. She came bringing gifts for Lucas which Lucas loved. It was a great spending time with her. She was able to spend the night and then we went up to the mall on Sunday morning and Lucas played in the play structure areas.

Caleb & Lucas' First Bath Together

Lucas Loves to take Baths with Caleb. Everytime I am getting Caleb ready to give him a bath Lucas start stripping his clothes and jumps right in the tub. He loves doing everything with his brother. Caleb loves to watch his brother. I think Lucas keeps Caleb very entertained. It is so cute watching them take baths together.

Grandma and Caleb

Grandma loves to hold Caleb. I try to bring in the kids to see her in the nursing home at least once a week. I think this brings a smile to her face. I love watching her hold Caleb. The first time Grandma saw Caleb was when I was in the hospital. I asked her if she wanted to hold Caleb and she was very nervous and said "no." My Great Aunt Colleen was there and tricked my grandma into holding him. She was so excited to hold him. She was just unsure of her arm strength and was scared of dropping him. After that she always says "yes" when I ask her if she wants to hold him. I love it!!!