Now - the pictures of our Christmas Tree Hunting Day

We got all bundled up for the chilly outdoor temps!And it was cold. Here we are on the tractor hay ride out to the tree farm.

"This one looks great!" That's what we decided after about, uh, 2 minutes of looking around. :) We did pick a winner, though!

"Ohhhhh" Greta says

Jill helped chop down the tree as well as carry it. (thankfully, the tractor came back to pick us up)

Some old friends come for a visit

Josh and Katie Larsen as well as their sons, Jason and Braedon, came for lunch the day after Thanksgiving. I hadn't seen her since before we both got married...almost 7 years ago. We were close friends in college.

And here is what happened the past 6 1/2 years.

What a fun reunion we had!!!

Thanksgiving Dinner

I had the privilege to host my first Thanksgiving dinner. Adam's parents and brother came along with my sister and her family!

...AND...I used my China dishes for the first time!

The "stuffed" turkey...looks pretty good, huh?

The little turkey gobblers awaiting the meal

Mom G finishing up the gravy and Adam carving the turkey...I had lots of help!

Carly's Happy Birthday Party!

All dressed up, with big smiling faces...Carly's sporting her new fancy overall's - Valarie had something to do with her adorable outfit!!!
...and another smile for the camera

Getting lunch together: flower shaped PB sandwiches and for dessert...cupcake cones!

MaKenzie and Brooke Enloe joined the girly girl party!