Richfield Light Parade

Well, it is now a tradition to have snow @ the light parade when the Johnson's are there. We have previously gone to Richfield to cut down a Christmas Tree with our friends. This year we didn't get down in time for a tree, but still enjoyed the parade although this year was much colder, and I think shorter as a result. The kids loved eating donuts and drinking hot cocoa. Mia, just tried to stay warm. :)

Santa

Aidan and Mia with Santa this year, were much improved from year's past. Mia was still very hesitant, and I'm quite shocked got this close....but after watching Aidan had the courage to take a picture (no talking of course, it was run straight back to Mom).

Gingerbread Houses 2008

We were able to continue the tradition of making Gingerbread Houses with cousins Miriam and Ellie. Mia enjoyed stuffing as much candy in her mouth as physically possible and Casey did a great job of creating a beautiful House which Aidan enjoyed helping decorate.

Christmas Time!

Trick or Treat

Happy Halloween!! Hope you all had a fun holiday. This is the crew- Mia as a Princess Fairy, Casey as Lord of the Underworld or Grimm Reaper and Aidan as SpiderMan.
The kids had a very fun time this year, although they're still somewhat slow trick-or-treaters. Mia was more interested in playing with each neighbors dogs/puppies than the actual candy.
I was able to go to Aidan's pre-school to help with his Halloween party and I can vouch that he had a fun-filled Halloween week!

Gardner's Village Outing

Wow, what a fun place. This was out first visit to Gardner's Village and I think we'll make it a yearly tradition. They had beautiful displays of 8 ft witches all around, up and down which kept the kids very entertained. My mom came with us, and got to hear all the accolades of Mia's cute costume that she made for her (isn't it gorgeous!! Thanks Mom!!). Grandma treated us to a cookie, and the weather was amazing. They had many fun, cute shops that I think I'll go back and visit with some girlfriends, as they aren't too kid friendly but look very fun for me. A very fun Fall Day!

Playing with friends during Fall Break

We were lucky enough to have our friends from Richfield come up and stay with us for a few days at the cabin. Cassie and her 3 kids: Kenady, Emry (cute little bum)and Treven. Mia was loving the baby, and we all loved playing together. We even got to go to the Barnyard Boo at Thanksgiving Point and enjoyed a hay ride.