Happy Thanks-Baptism

Caleb tried mittens on for the first time this year.
He thought they were awesome!......

......For about 15 seconds.  Then he started panicking when he couldn't figure out how to take them off (sorry for the poor quality picture).  He eventually used his teeth to tear them off.

This is the face of a boy who has figured out how to get past mom's barricades.
(We've been successfully using this box for several months to keep him away from the books on this bookshelf.  He figured out how to move it.)

Time for Thanksgiving dinner at Grandma and Grandpa Batty's house.

Come on Great Grandma Lee, lets race!

Check please!

Ooh! Pumpkin pie?  Ok I'll stay for more.

Carter's baptism!

Lucky to share this day with his cousin!

Carter is tired of pictures.

Grammy said something to make him smile, but we can't remember what.

Time to explore Grandma's yard.

The ramp is always a favorite.

Oooh! What's this?

Time for movie and popcorn with Grandma!

That was a long weekend!  Time for a nap.

Now that we've had a good nap, time for a 9pm showing of Frozen II!

Loved it!

Caleb stayed home and napped with Grumpy.

Not too cold for fun.....yet

"I never get to walk"

Don't tell anyone we left the trail!

Just climbing some boulders

Time to climb back down.
It's a little scary.

"Yes! I finally get to run!"

"Come on guys! Let's go!"

Cute family pic, minus dad

Jayden's turn to carry the backpack.

Tired of walking.  Time to have fun with Dad.

A big box is the best place to play!

A little box is less fun.

I voted and also made a really long orange peel.
I'm kind of a big deal.

I voted too!

Practicing his whistling.

And his hiking.

And his dancing.

Who put this hole here?

R you having fun?

Carter is daring and reckless at the park. 

Caleb is very cautious.
(This is him crawling backwards down a hill--like going backwards down the stairs)

Trouble-maker! Get out of the drawers!

And get out of the pantry!

Ok, I guess you can sit in your blocks box.

Caleb! What are you doing mister!?

What mom, I'm just helping.

You can't get made at this cute face.

It's ok, we were able to finish the puzzle.

Caleb learned a new trick.

Look mom! I'll help  you mop!

I can rake too!

What do you mean there are more leaves?

How Jayden sleeps.....

.....How Carter sleeps.

Movie night!

Playing games together.

Time to teach Caleb.

I love you big brother!

Brrr, it's cold today!

Caleb sometimes likes to squish his friends.

En Garde!

Do you yield?

This ramp is the best part of the park.

What's this cold stuff falling all around?

It tickles!

Time to shovel!

Caleb stole this waffle right off mommy's plate.  I guess mom can go get another one.

Gotta start wearing winter coats to the park.

These kids have LOVED having daddy home more!

Face painting for FHE.
Caleb is unsure about this.

Great idea Jayden!

Mommy's turn!

Rainbow face

Spider web face

Fun times!

Weather's still good.  Time for another hike!

Doing their part for the environment.
"Planting" these "baby trees."

Time to start the hike!

Small detour to climb this steep hill.
Celebrate with the "dab"

Plenty of sand to play in!

Moonshine arch.
We made it!

Time to explore!

I'm stuck in this backpack again.

Careful daddy!

I'll come help you!

Careful mom!

Cute boys

On top of Moonshine Arch.

Caleb loves playing with water bottles in the back of the truck

Dumping the sand out of our shoes.
Sure is nice to have a tailgate.  :)