Christmas Tree Day!

Today we traveled to the west side of Peoria County to get our Christmas tree.  This was how Mary got around.

Time to cut!

 

 Then we had some hot apple cider inside.

It was Lia's turn to put the angel on top.

Now let's decorate!

Mike took them while he was adjusting the tree.

Now for several shots of the kids in front of the tree.

 

So that was our day.   How was your?

Random Pictures

Here are some random pictures from the last month or so of the kids being kids.  Enjyoy.

George got to bring up the gifts for Mass.

Today Patrick and Becca went bowling as a reward for reading from school.  Patrick came in second in his class with score of 113.

Thanksgiving in Ohio

We made our way East to Ohio to visit two of my sisters for Thanksgiving this year.  We introduced Mary to Minnie.  They quickly became buddies.

Elizabeth got Mary to go to sleep!

Liam and George chillin'.

Becca and Clara doing the same.

And Pat.

The kids around the table.

Fab.

 

Despite the chilly winds, we went to the park.

 The Venias took us to Carew Tower to see the city.

After the tower, we hit an ice rink.  The three of us had to sit out.

 Traveling with a baby is so much fun.

Since we were in the state,we ran up to Columbus to see the Coffey family.

I don't know what Erin is doing.

Jake being Jake,

And Katie being Katie.

 Katie hanging with Mary.

Now that we are home, Mary has an ear infection and Becca has strep.  It's going to be busy the next couple of week but I will try to be better about posting pictures.