life in november

Here's the photo dump from November!!  All the little moments I don't want to forget :)

Costco pizza date with Colby...

Starbucks date with Danielle...

Boating with the fam...

Testing out the new wetsuit...

Driving lessons for Brookie...

Tennis with my boy...

Rocking his birthday hat from Papa...

Nerd Day at school...

Belated birthday gift and boat time with cousins...

Vintage wetsuits on the girls, new one for Colby :)

These kids ALWAYS have a blast together, it really is the greatest!

Kevin finally outgrew his High School wetsuit and found a new one on Amazon :)

As we pulled into the marina, we could see the Prairie Lights, so we went in closer for a sneak peak...

I've never been one to decorate before Thanksgiving, but this year I made an exception.  I'm blaming it on COVID, but I just felt ready for some Christmas cheer in the house :)

Apparently, I always arrange the nativity because when I told Brooke she could do it, she said excitedly, "Are you joking?"  As I unboxed and handed her each piece, she carefully and thoughtfully placed it. I love that all the sheep were huddled around the baby Jesus. 

Having the decorations out early was the best decision! I loved the evenings spent sitting near the fire, reading Christmas books, and chatting as a family.  

A "mini" version of the puzzle challenge...

More boating...

Rainy afternoon project: fix toilets that have been bugging me.  Apparently Brooke was cold because she kept her beanie and jacket on, while Colby changed into a t-shirt and shorts, haha. 

Spent time at Grandma and Papa's house...

When these two came inside after playing a bit of baseball, Colby asked Kevin if they could make some cocoa. As they sipped cocoa together, Kevin grabbed a Nature Valley bar and started dunking it into his cocoa like a piece of Biscotti.  Moments later, Colby hopped up, asked for a bar from the pantry, and settled back into his chair to do exactly what his Daddy was doing.  He kept glancing over at Kevin, making sure he was doing it JUST right. I would be perfectly happy if he imitated his Daddy forever. 

We started the "25 days of Christ" tradition this year and we were all so excited about it.  I planned on leaving the ornaments in their natural wood state, but the kids REALLY wanted to paint them, which was a long process!

And we're officially ready for December!!