this was our second year joining the anderson's in what we hope will be an annual tradition!!

we took off saturday morning for boone with one goal..

it was equally as cold and windy as last year, but we had a great time on the hayride..picking a tree..there was even some horseback riding which ben david bravely attempted!

finally, we enjoying some yummy pizza together!

that evening (pictures are in reverse order of occurence:)...our family had a great time decorating together...a first for us. it was fun to see the boys into the ornaments and picking out which ones were theirs. we have some great homemade ones from our cousins over the years, and many from great aunt geraldine as well. there are even some that were ben's when he was little!!

the evening was complete with christmas pj's, homemade sugar cookies (courtesy of ben) and eggnog!! there is even picture of the boys "clinking" glasses and saying "cheers!!":)

it was a fun start to the season of advent as we prepare for christ's coming.

(p.s....be sure not to miss the previous thanksgiving post!:)

lots and lots and lots of sprinkles.