Christmas Time: It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

My two littles loved hot chocolate this year, with all the fix ins of course.

 

 Kylie with cousin Maddie before they performed in the church Nativity. Their class was the stars and sang a song on stage with star wands. 

 Grandpa with the kids after they built the "Gingerbread Village."

 This is a famous Christmas light house in Ellensburg. They play music and every imaginable Christmas yard ornament. Kylie was pretty impressed.

 Kylie before her preschool Nativity program. She was the Angel and said her part perfect.

 Grady whispered to Santa what he wanted for Christmas.

 We met Santa at Beaver Bark in Pasco and even fed the reindeer. We love Santa!

 Stewart Christmas, December 21st

 Allred/Stewart cousins

 Grady opened his Ninja costume. Best gift of Christmas, he wants to wear it daily.

 Kylie was excited about her Vet Hospital for all her animals. Great Christmas and the best prime rib dinner with Nany and Ba.

 Christmas Eve at Granny and Papa's after church service at Saint Andrews children's service.

 We had the auction and the kids joined in the fun with great joy. We were all laughing for the excitement of the kids wanting to bid on a favorite item.

 Snowflake with her Christmas stocking.

 Grady on Christmas morning at Grandma and Grandpa's.

 Kylie loved every minute of Christmas. She had to remind us to feed the reindeer at 10pm. She ran out to sprinkle her food for the reindeer.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We have loved out winter break. The kids have played with every toy in the house and spent so much time with family. Looking forward to 2014!

Happy Turkey Day!

Kylie performed so well at her dance recital with Sam.

 We made it to a Seahawks game against Minnesota, mid November.

 Grady stayed in his Spiderman costume for all of Thanksgiving and Kylie wanted to wear her pjs. We had a very nice and relaxing Thanksgiving. We spent two days in Ellensburg. It was great to have all my brothers around the table. Love them!

 We only made it to one black Friday sale. It was the Fred Meyer 50% off socks. We stocked up for everyone.

Happy Turkey Day!

BOO!

 We enjoyed a Saturday in the leaves with cousins at Nany and Ba's house. 

 The weather has been so beautiful. We have enjoyed so much of fall outside. 

 This was our crew of Trick Or Treat kiddos at Larry and Anita's. We made our six stops and called it good, after chili dinner at Nany and Ba's house. We made it home and was in pjs to watch "Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown." 

 Our preschool party was lots of fun. Mavrick did a science experiment and we had an erupting pumpkin. 

 We have four mummies that we wrapped, lots of other games activities and treats. 

 Then a short program with a few spooky songs.  Happy Halloween!

 We made a trip to the Fire station this month. Kylie loved it! 

We were part of the Royal High School Veteran Day assemble. The preschool kids got to say the Pledge of Allegiance. Happy Veteran's Day! 

October at Our House

We made a trip to Walla Walla for Keeah and Ty's wedding. This is the only picture I have of the fun. My phone was dead in the hotel room for most of the weekend. It was beautiful! We had such a great time celebrating.

I got together with my sister-in-law, Katie and mother-in-law, Susie for a day of making pies, and applesauce.

Kylie has been cheering on the Knights. We have made it to two of cousin Caden's soccer games and two of cousin Jace's grid kid games. Go Royal!

I was able to get away for a weekend in Vancouver, WA with some friends. We completed the girlfriends half marathon, power walking 13.1 miles in 3 hours.

We shipped calves last week and we were able to be there when the trucks came to pick up our calves. It is really the best day of the year. We get our paycheck for our calves and everyone was happy!

Ryan has been fishing up a storm this fall. Congrats Ry!

Our Bible Club did a hayride, bonfire, smores, and hot chocolate last Wednesday night. Ryan was the driver of the hayride and it was a beautiful night to enjoy FALL!

Kylie helping Ryan work the cows. We preg check our cows and give some shots before winter.

We spent Caden's birthday at the new trampoline park in Tri-Ctiies, "Get Air." It was a busy night at the park,  but everyone had fun.

Kylie's pre-school class made a trip to Othello to Sunny Farms pumpkin patch. The weather was great and kids enjoyed the trip.

Ryan has now had three craw fish boils this fall. We have enjoyed it every time. The kids have a blast checking the pots.

Kylie and her friend Aftyn painting a bat at preschool. 

 Kylie and her friend Shelby riding horses.

 These three ended up getting caught feeding Sarah sour gummy worms.

We carved and decorated pumpkins last night. Grady's is a Frankenstein Mr. Potato Head. Kylie's is her own creation. She is one creative little girl. It is beginning to look like Halloween around there parts.  Happy Fall Y'all!

We tried on our Halloween costumes last night, this is just a preview. 

I love fall! I also love being home with my kids. Lots of baking, homemade soups, and dinners. We love being outside riding, fishing, boating, and exploring! I also enjoy craft projects with my kids and reading every book in our house. I love teaching preschool and I think I have found the perfect balance.  Kylie gets to go to dance class on Tuesdays and Bible club on Wednesday. Grady goes to daycare two morning a week, while sissy and mommy go to preschool. I love my life!