He's Back.....

Our sweet elf, Christopher, made his appearance Thanksgiving weekend.  He first appeared in the living room,where he stayed for a couple of days.  

Sullivan couldn't figure out why he wasn't moving.  It's obvious that Christopher forgot how this whole thing works.

He also spent quite a bit of time hanging from the curtains...

And most recently he visited our Christmas village...

He must be getting the hang of things now though, because he didn't stay very long.

We can't wait to see where he shows up next!

Turkey Time...

Thanksgiving brought us an extended weekend from work and school, but more importantly time spent with Nana and Papa who came to see us.   We packed as much action as we could into the long weekend.  \

No Thanksgiving weekend would be complete without stuffing yourself full of turkey.

Boy, did we eat our fair share of food... but that's what Thanksgiving is all about.

Eating aside, we snuck in a showing of the Grinch one afternoon.

We played plenty of games...

Quinn and Sullivan introduced Nana and Papa to the Nintendo...

We visited a German inspired Christmas village, where there were all sorts of Christmas treasures and amazing foods to eat. 

We cheered Notre Dame on to yet another victory....

And finally, we tried our hand at bowling.  Ryan came out victorious both games, although Nana really gave him a run for his money!

We had an amazing time with Nana and Papa this Thanksgiving weekend.  

We were sad to join the real world again today and head back to school and work.

Spoiled Rotten...

We recently got new furniture for our living room...which we have all really come to love.  However, one family member, undoubtedly, likes the furniture the most.

Tessa was caught the other day snuggled up on the couch - head propped up on a pillow.  Seriously.  The dog is BEYOND spoiled.  

It is common practice anymore for her to make her place on the couch, most often eating up the majority of the room and  leaving very little for anyone else.  

Point made. Spoiled rotten dog.

I Spy...

So it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here....

I know what you are thinking....it's far too early.  I agree.  

But we just couldn't help ourselves around here!! 

When the tree comes out and the ornaments go on, inevitably one of the first things the girls ask to do is play "I Spy..."

We can spend countless hours looking for various different things - (the most ornaments with names on them, the most Disney ornaments, the most food ornaments, etc.).  It is done in rounds, racing each other to find the most of the category given.  

It is a super fun tradition, and one that I hope the girls will remember fondly for years to come!

I spy...two girls getting into the Christmas spirit! 

Marathon Weekend...

Our dearest friends, the Boyles, made their way to Indy this past weekend.  Not only did we get to spend time making great memories with them, but Scott also signed up to run the Monumental Half Marathon. 

On Saturday morning, Scott had a great group of spectators rooting him on despite the frigid early morning temperatures...

We saw Scott at Mile 6...

And again at Mile 13, just shy of the finish line...  

Scott did an amazing job and finished the race with a GREAT time and a great attitude.  It was so much fun to watch him race.

Like all our time with the Boyles, it goes far too fast and it is never enough.  We enjoyed every minute of our time with them and can't wait to see them again!

Jealous...

Can you spot the Jealous Judy in the picture below??

On this particular day it was Sullivan Grace, who just COULDN'T stand Tessa getting snuggle time with me. She had to insert herself in the snuggle. 

On any given day though, Tessa and Sullivan are equal parts jealous.  I guess that's a win, win for me! 

Halloween 2018...

Happy Halloween from the cutest llama and cutest cow that one could ever dream of...

This year's Halloween forecast called for rain, rain, and more rain.  In true Indiana fashion, the weather gods were wrong and the night turned out to be beautiful!

Quinn asked her good friend, Whitney, to come trick or treating with her.  The two adorable llamas tackled the neighborhood by themselves.

Meanwhile, I went out and about with Sullivan and her friends.  

Halfway through the evening, a pit stop was needed to sample a few of the goods..

We all had a blast on Halloween...and can't wait for another great year next year.