Winter has hit Fulton! I think it snowed all but one day last week. The girls have had 2 snow days and it isn't even the first day of winter yet. With the snow comes one of my favorite things to do. Snowmobiling and looking forward to going to camp.
This year, we decided to trade up the sled I was riding. Not only a trade up in years but brand. Gary has always had Yamaha's, but we found this good deal on a 2005 Ski-Doo. I'll let you know how it rides after our first trip out. We have enjoyed it around the house and will put it to the trails soon.
Christmas time brings one of Gary's favorite things. Taking the family to pick out a tree. He and Laura found their Griswold tree.
Then we later found this perfect tree. It came complete with it's own nest. That sold it for the girls.
It wasn't quite time to decorate the tree. The girls decided to make their wish on the wish-bone while they waited.
While digging out the Christmas decorations, Gary found this treasure. Kelly and Gary attempted to race against each other. It was a little "rusty" after being stored in the attic.
On a snow day last week, I was surprised at work by these carolers. Our daycare had the kids create fun guitars. Then loaded them up and brought them to surprise some of the mom's. It was a hit!
Another picture with the kids and Julia. Julia use to work with me until she left to run her own business. The girls just love her and we are so very lucky to have her.
We ended out the week with Laura's holiday dance recital. Her first number was for ballet. She was beautiful.
Laura and best friend Jessica ready for the finale.
In Kelly news... She is still trying to keep her pants up around that itty-bitty waist she has. She had the idea of tying her sweat pants to a belt to hold them up this day. I thought it was pretty clever of her.
This year, we decided to trade up the sled I was riding. Not only a trade up in years but brand. Gary has always had Yamaha's, but we found this good deal on a 2005 Ski-Doo. I'll let you know how it rides after our first trip out. We have enjoyed it around the house and will put it to the trails soon. 
Christmas time brings one of Gary's favorite things. Taking the family to pick out a tree. He and Laura found their Griswold tree. 
Then we later found this perfect tree. It came complete with it's own nest. That sold it for the girls. 
It wasn't quite time to decorate the tree. The girls decided to make their wish on the wish-bone while they waited. 
While digging out the Christmas decorations, Gary found this treasure. Kelly and Gary attempted to race against each other. It was a little "rusty" after being stored in the attic. 
On a snow day last week, I was surprised at work by these carolers. Our daycare had the kids create fun guitars. Then loaded them up and brought them to surprise some of the mom's. It was a hit! 
Another picture with the kids and Julia. Julia use to work with me until she left to run her own business. The girls just love her and we are so very lucky to have her. 
We ended out the week with Laura's holiday dance recital. Her first number was for ballet. She was beautiful. 
Laura and best friend Jessica ready for the finale. 
In Kelly news... She is still trying to keep her pants up around that itty-bitty waist she has. She had the idea of tying her sweat pants to a belt to hold them up this day. I thought it was pretty clever of her.
For the Thanksgiving holiday Gary remembers his Grandmother, Erma, by sharing her sticky bun recipe with the girls. This is the first in many years that he has attempted to make that special recipe. Which by the way didn't turn out half bad.
Grandma Sheila with her pilgrim helper Kelly. Laura giving the high-five in the back.
Making sure all the centerpieces were in place. We had a lovely fresh flower one in the dining room from Gary's aunt in Kentucky.
The turkey all rested on the family platter. The bird was beautiful, to bad it wasn't quite done for dinner. Thank goodness for the extra turkey breast that was ready to eat.
Amanda and I resting before desert, while Eric goofs on us in the back.
In addition to pie we had birthday cake for our November birthday's. A fabulous creation from Grandma Sheila.
Our birthday girls practicing their princess wave from the castle. The cake was delicious.