Merry Christmas 2019

We had a fun Christmas with everyone home. There was shopping, gaming, Nerf wars, baking, running, smores, and so much more!

We started out with cookies. Josh is always a big help in the kitchen.

We had some Christmas tree decorating, and Grandpa even got in on the fun.

Janelle and I must have made a Gazillion PB&J's...

Things got pretty serious around here with multiple rounds of Nerf wars. Darts were flying everywhere.

Kaitlyn and Cody went through some of their tubs in the attic - cleaned out and organized. We still have more to go, but it was good start. I even had some helpers decide to organize and clean out my refrigerator. Merry Christmas to me!

It's my favorite time of year, because it's the only time that we have everyone home at the same time! The weather was good enough to enjoy a few outdoor games as well as a night for s'mores. We also enjoyed some of our favorite eateries around town.

Some of my favorite Christmas decorations are ones the kids have made over the years(and a few more).

We had a very Merry Christmas!

And a Happy New Year!

Kaitlyn and I ran in a 5k New Years Day. It was cold, but at-least the sun was shining and it wasn't raining. We met up with a good friend and enjoyed a New Years Day race!

And per the usual, I made everyone pose for some family photos...they weren't thrilled, but they did it! And I'm thankful - love my peeps♥♥♥♥

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Eagle Scout

We have a new Eagle Scout in the family! Before the Christmas break Ryan officially received his rank as an Eagle Scout. Previous to receiving his award, he was doing the paperwork and planning and completing the project, which was building and placing benches at a local Nature Reserve Park. He, several boys and leaders all met together to build the benches prior to the day of the project, making the project completion day less time consuming. We also were able to spread mulch along a pathway in the park. We had a lot of help and were extremely grateful for the volunteers who came to support Ryan in completing his project.

To say we are happy to be done is a huge understatement! We are overjoyed and ecstatic it is finally done!! Good job Ry!!!

And a few flashbacks...Ryan with Cody when Cody received his Eagle.

Cub Scouts - where it all began...