Making Gingerbread Houses

Well, we had some extra materials left-over from our bathroom project. Since I had been wanting to do something to spruce up our entryway I decided to just get it done.

Before:

Sorry this picture is very blurry but this is before we touched anything. Still has carpet on stairs, linoleum on floor and unpainted trim and door.

A little progress with painted trim and door.

 After:

Here is the bench I made. Those baskets I got from Target and made the tags to attach to each one. These have been great for hats and gloves. I want to paint the bench yellow. But since gray is what we had on hand that is what it will be for now.

We had such a wonderful Fall. Our first real snow fall was December 1st. I thought it was the perfect time to get snow. Fortunately we got Eric his new winter toy just before the storm. My apprehension for this winter has eased a bit since we bought it so, let it snow.

Sarah insists on wearing Ryan's fur-lined hat because it's so nice and soft

Ryan helping Dad shovel with his mini shovel

I know there really wasn't that much snow from this storm to warrant a snow blower. But since we have it we might as well use it.  Side note: our neighbors have warned us that because of the wind here, the snow drifts often get higher than that sign next to Eric.

Lots to be thankful for...

This Thanksgiving we were so lucky to have family come to see us. Eric's parents came out on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and left the next Monday. We had so much fun with them, and the kids just loved having them here.

Sarah is so hot and cold with showing her affection. However, with Papa and Baba she certainly didn't hold back. They got lots of hugs and kisses from her.

I feel bad that I didn't get any Thanksgiving Day pictures. We were just so busy cooking and enjoying each others' company that I completely forgot. We had lots of turkey, black Friday ads and football...lots and lots of football.

 The day after Thanksgiving we set up our beautiful tree. Mom and Dad bought it for us for Christmas. What a great gift!

Grandma was so good playing with the kids downstairs. They were in heaven.

We love you Papa and Baba!! Come see us again soon!!