Early Christmas with Grandma & Grandpa Radtke

Mark's parents head back to Colorado right after Thanksgiving, so we celebrate Christmas early.  It was actually our year to head to Colorado, but with Mark's new job and me not having any PTO from maternity leave, we had to stay back.  The kids got spoiled, as usual.  And thinking about it, I don't know if we'd be able to haul back all these toys if we did go there?!?!?

Easton thought his "sleigh" was awesome!

 

Ready for snow!

Grandpa didn't know that he wouldn't get to open his own present ;)

Sioux Falls Parade of Lights

I love this holiday event!  I don't know how many years I've been going, it started when I lived in Sioux Falls.  But we continue to try and go every year.  It never fails, it's cold.  But if you dress appropriately you'll be fine.  However, Grandma Sheri thought we should leave Callen, so that's just what we did.     He had a better time there anyways.  He wouldn't have gotten to see anything other than the darkness under his blankets :)
Easton loved the parade! He's kind of taking after his Mom, loves all the lights and Christmas music! His favorite float was the "cho-cho train".  We were lucky, we even got some pictures with The Grinch!  I thought he'd be scared, but he wasn't.  More in awe I think.

Happy Thanksgiving/Callen's 1st Turkey Day!

We hosted Thanksgiving this year for my parents, brother and Mark's parents.  It was a nice celebration, as we all have much to be thankful for.   Mom and I headed out Black Friday shopping around 8 PM, after the kids went to bed.  It was night full of bargains, but we were home by 2 AM or so.  I had to work on Friday, it was a long day ;)

Mark wasn't a fan of his skinny jeans and boots, but I'll dress him while I can :)

Mark's impressive meat & cheese tray

Over the River and through the woods...

To Riverview Christmas Tree Farm we go!  It's been a family tradition and we aren't going to break it!  We went to chop down our tree, and had a great time.  The weather was beautiful, almost made you second guess what you were doing.  We went the weekend before Thanksgiving this year instead of after and we had prime picking :)

Easton didn't want to put his head in the snowman body..

Our happy family of 4 :)

Love this picture of Mark & Easton, and of course all the Christmas trees.

Cutting down "the one"

The Holiday Season has begun!

Playdate for Mommy and Callen!

My parents and Pam & Dave always had coffee on Saturday mornings growing up.  It's been a fun thing to still do when Danielle and Stacy are home!  We enjoy our time together as families, and now our kids will be doing the same.  Max and Callen are 2 months apart.  Stacy is recently engaged to Paige, and they are getting married in May. 

#6monthsold!

Callen is sure growing!  He's such a happy little boy.  Still not sleeping through the night, but all he needs is a bottle and diaper change and he'll go back to sleep.  He's starting to sit up on his own, shortly after topples over!  It's hard work holding up those chubby cheeks :)

The boys had dr. appt.s and Grandma Jo came with!

I think we need a king size bed, ASAP!

Easton was being nice, and "sharing" his animals with Callen ;)

Where's Callen?

Easton's trying on his new snow boots!  We're just missing PANTS!

We got a new stroller!

Easton's just like Daddy, wearing under shirts this winter!