Tis the Season

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and the Anderson's have had a good time getting in the spirit of the season!
We finally got snow, and the kids and I couldn't wait to get out and play in it. Luckily we had a couple of nice days before it got so frigid.

Thomas was so excited to share his sled with Nora but once she became too heavy he started slipping backwards and said "Mama, Nora is tipping me."

The next snow fall finally amounted to something. Thomas and I waited all day long to get out and play. As soon as Erik walked through the door T and I got bundled up for some snow fun. He was big in to snow angels!

And we both ate a few hands full.

Thomas was out for nearly two hours and I had just about as much fun as he did.

The neighbor boy, Kevin, joined us once he got home.

Perhaps the best part about playing outside is warming up with some hot cocoa topped with marshmallows and whipped cream! What a warm way to end a fun night!

I adore the interaction between these two.

For the most part, he is very patient with her.

This is another beautiful sight to me, our little book worm!

 

He can't get enough of his books.

Time for a little Christmas photo shoot.

He is excited about the snow falling in the window behind me.

 Erik put our tree up the weekend before Thanksgiving but he wouldn't allow ornaments to go up until after Thanksgiving. It was nice to have a little helper while I decorated this year.

He is becoming Mr. Independent and I don't mind it at all. :)

Now that all the decorations are up the boys can play with the tote. Thomas had a lot of "wagon" rides in this thing.

The decorations are up, the Christmas music is playing and now it's time to do some baking. Boys in the kitchen makes me smile.

Again, doing it on his own.

Finally, the fun part! Put one candy on, eat two, etc.

We're so happy Rob and Tanya were able to join us for the fun. Tanya was the cookie decorating queen!

I'm so excited they're having a baby, they'll be excellent parents!

Once we had the kids down it was time to get messy. Lefse Fest 2013! Making lefse was a new experience for Rob and Tanya and they both did great!

Lesson learned: You can never use too much flour when rolling out the lefse.

It was slow going at first but by the time we got half way done we were running a smooth operation.

Erik had a nice rhythm going so we let him take the reigns.

Such a fun night! Hopefully they'll join us for Lefse Fest 2014.

Thomas and Erik ended the weekend with a little fun in the snow! It was a balmy 10 degrees.

 

Erik travels for work this week so my parents are coming to play with the kids and I. Can't wait! (to have my parents here, not to have Erik gone.) ;)