Oh Christmas Tree!

This weekend we drove to a Christmas tree farm in Monroe and cut down our own tree. It was a lot of fun! now we just need to find a home for the tree. Our options are limited!! Every perfect place has a heater right there. Hopefully we can bring our cute little tree in from outside tonight and decorate it!

We went with some friends who live down the road from us. The kids all had a ton of fun playing in the trees!

Daddy's helper, helping him make the cut!

Draggin the tree up the hill. Notice the huge power lines? There was a constant clicking and buzz above us. We'll see how abnormal our trees are from growing up under huge power lines!

After, they took us on a hay ride!

Cooper's cheeks give Livi's a run for their money!!

It's not much, but here's a post for you...

I really haven't taken photos or had much to blog about lately. Here are a couple pics from early this morning.

Aunty Ramona and family gave Livi these (and more) great wall stickers for her bedroom.(thanks!!)

Look how grown up Liv is!

She might "look" all grown up, but this is how I find her, several times a day.... "pouting"... yes, she still is three!

A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape ...
but a woman of strength kneels in prayer to keep her soul in shape...
A strong woman isn't afraid of anything ...
but a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear...
A strong woman won't let anyone get the best of her ...
but a woman of strength gives the best of her to everyone...
A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future...
a woman of strength realizes life's mistakes can also be God's blessings and capitalizes on them...
A strong woman walks sure footedly ...
but a woman of strength knows God will catch her when she falls...
A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face ...
but a woman of strength wears grace...
A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey ...
but a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong...

My talented Momma

My mom is so talented. She not only cooks, bakes, and sews amazingly, she also takes great photos (shocker!). Here are some she took for us while she was here. It was a cold windy day and we had about 7 minutes to snap some shots. and that we did....

Are you in Manitoba and need a photographer? Let me know and I'll give you her info!

Tea Party ~ Olivia's Three!

Olivia Grace was born three years ago today! I can't believe it! My baby is three!! We had a wonderful party on Tuesday.

Getting ready for the big party:

Before the princesses arrived...

Livi and her friend Abbie

and Josi

And Hannah

And Jessie!

There were lots more princesses... 9 kids to be exact- under 4!

Jake organizing a game of duck-duck-goose!

Nana flew here to help make Livi's birthday special! We have had so much fun with Nana! She was the photographer and baker this week! Couldn't have pulled off the party without her help! Thanks, Mom! We love you!!!

All the girls! I can't believe how grown up Livi is- click on the photo to make it bigger.

A little treats and a big big trick....

Here is a treat for you:

But the bigger treat remains on my hard drive of my computer! On Halloween, after collecting enough candy, I let Jake take a photo shoot and set my camera up on the tripod. He had a lot of fun making Livi and I smile and pose. Some of those are below...

Help! The hair is eating up Jakey!!

uh... and here are a couple Jake took of me on a sugar high. Ramona- you are prob the only one reading this anyway.... enjoy!

Jake was "Moses" for a costume party (for Halloween he was a fire fighter- like last year!) This Moses has a very cute pet sheep!

And the toilet papering days are over. This year we got tricked- guess candy wasn't good enough. Someone shot out Dan's truck window. Thank you very much. Now Dan drives to work in the pouring rain- with no window. Poor guy. (donations are being accepted for a new window.)