This weekend we finally decorated the tree. The boys were pretty excited. I just would have left the tree with only the lights on if they let me. Not really in the mood for decorations. I am excited with the boys for the anticipation. I tried to wrap some gifts while the boys were playing, but it didn’t work out too well. Landon kept trying to open all the boxes, and even started unwrapping the ones I had just wrapped! So everything was put away until the boys went to sleep. Some time I would like to sleep as long as them. Only if someone would pick up the house while I’m catching some zzz’s!
I’m posted some pics below that highlight our trip. It did rain for the first day and a half that we were there. It rained most of Thanksgiving, but I do believe that was Corey’s doing. Ever hear the song, “Holes in the Floor of Heaven?” I like to think that way. Here is a link to the song if you haven’t heard it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt_Tu8UWASk I like to think it is Corey checking down on us.
Corey’s birthday is also coming up. It is this next Sunday, December 14. We are planning on doing a balloon launch at 12noon. This way the boys can send some balloons “up” to Daddy on his day. We miss him so much. I remember last year. Corey wasn’t quite able to go out in public, because of his treatments. He wanted shrimp scampi for dinner. I thought about ordering from somewhere, but wasn’t sure with the transport because of it being seafood. So I looked up a recipe on the internet and made it for Corey on his night. He loved it. Or at least he told me he did. And he usually was pretty honest with my cooking. I wish I could make it for him again. Anyway, anyone that would want to send some balloons up to Corey, feel free to send me some pics and maybe I can put them together into something special.
I’ll leave you with the pictures. Hope you all have a good week. Ours is busy, of course. Need to get out and shop (ugh). Then I need to try and wrap! Take care and drive carefully in the snow.
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Grandpa-Great and Teagan
Landon enjoys Grandma-Great's long johns (doughnuts)
Landon, Kara, and Teagan at the Big Hole
Nana and Teagan at the Grand Canyon
Mom and Landon enjoying the view
Teagan bowling - he cheered like this EVERY time he threw the ball!
Teagan cheering on Landon
Everyone gets high fives
Teagan in an intense game of air hockey
Landon has the hang of it! And he loves it
Landon, Kristopher (my cousin), and Teagan
Teaegn, Kara, Landon 11/30/08
The kids swimming in the hot water (that's what LL calls hot tubs) - Autumn, Deana, Landon, Jolie, Kim, Teagan
Air and Space Museum - Teagan found the BumbleBee!
Landon and Teagan 12/1/08
Landon found his niche - Air Traffic Controller! (yikes)
Aunt Jamie, Kara, Teagan, Landon at McGraws
Sun looking at me, Mom! Landon uses Nana's sunglasses during lunch!
Teagan at the golf course
I said, Cheeeeeese! Am I done?
PS – Prayers go out to my friend Sara and her family as they travel to China next week to meet the newest member of their family. Safe travels Wendt family, and hope Quinn settles in quickly to his new home in Wisconsin!
Love the pictures!! Looks like you guys had a lot of fun!! I would love to have that weather all year round. Excited to see you and the boys this weekend!! I will clean, cook, and get your presents wrapped for you this weekend
great pictures Cara…. If you ever need a sitter please don’t hesitate to ask. I’d be more than happy to watch the boys. tc
Oh Kara….awesome pictures of all of you at the “Big Hole” Just beautiful!!!! Teagan and Landon are SO ADORABLE!!! I miss you so much!! Make sure to take Jessica up on cleaning, cooking, and wrapping for you……sounds good to me!! She can come to our house and do all of that…plus pack the kids for grandma and grandpa’s and us for China…Yikes….we have a ton to get done by Thursday.
Take Care….we are getting quite the snow right now…
Love,
Sara
Wow! Thanks for the update, it’s easier right now to read the post vs. post my own, we are all fine, just busy as usual, Bret has just left me for SD for two weeks. Too bad, you guys should’ve come to stay for a couple weeks. We could take turns cooking and cleaning for each other
Hugs to the kids and you of course. Safe travels to Sara as well. good luck, how exciting at this time of the year. M
Hi Kara…yes, I should be still packing..but I told Dan I need to check Miller Moments real quick (he knows how my “real quick” usually goes!) Anyway…just wanted to say hi and tell you we had a HUGE snow day today…all schools off..the kids had a blast out in the snow. Delaney woke up and was confused when I told her we could stay home today..the she realized that it was a play day ALL DAY!!
Thinking of you and the boys!
PS. Thank you Michelle S. for the well wishes