the christmas tree - so crazy this year!

the christmas tree outing was like no other this year - first on our way there the kids said, "we can't get our tree there is not any snow!!" they were right it was sunny and 45 - we left in coats, hats, gloves and half way through the hunting they had shedded it all and said they were sweating.  we went really nuts and got a grand fir . . . WE ARE NOT A GRAND FIR FAMILY! we have never gotten a grand fir, but the selection was low on nobles, and the grand fir looked like it might work.  well. . . it smells delicious - much better than a noble - it fills the house with that sweet pine christmas smell, but it is HUGE and fills up the entire room and is really bushy! here are some pics from our christmas tree hunting. . .

it feels like winter

it has snowed twice here already. . . . it is really winter!

krispy kreme on the way home from christmas tree lighting ceremony

first snow cocoa with candy canes, sprinkles, and tons and marshmallows!

 the first snow the kids were outside playing by 7:30 before school

special baby shower for janny and baby hallie. .can't wait to meet this sweet baby girl. 

disney on ice date with the girls

painted the chairs and table

lighting the big christmas tree and fireworks show in CDA. . new fun adventure

lucia all bundled up watching fireworks

thanksgiving

we always take a deep breath when we get to thanksgiving. . we love fall. . but it is soooo busy! and we love thanksgiving to just simply be together and relax!

our favorite turkeys. . . 

my favorite new turkey! 

turkey bowl tradition with friends. 

the girls love playing together while the game is going on. . 

emery spent all thanksgiving break with carrying two babies around - hallie and ruby.  at one  point she had them up on the mantel. she wanted to be in the picture, then grampy wanted to be in the picture:)

grampy telling emery about each different thanksgiving dish. 

grammy got the kids lego advent calendars this year.

some favorite moments from fall. . .

well. .maybe not a favorite moment. . but this face. . she is such a piece of work!

one of my favorite fall outfits on lulu

my very favorite fall picture

watching keagan run for many touchdowns this fall was a huge highlight . .especially when it was a catch from his twin brother!

i decided lucia is ready to read. .  she is showing off some new skills to grammy and grampy on their front porch.

the snow leopards last game for the fall - lucia is a grunter when she plays . . who knew?!

emery and i left love note pumpkins and caramels on everyone's pillow for a fall surprise

kinkade is such a stud quarterback.  . i have to admit football has become my favorite sport to watch the boys play.

sunday afternoon reading dates with lucia at the rocket bakery

emery saved her candy bar for daddy (because it was his favorite kind) and wanted to leave it on his pillow with a love note. . he was so grossed out when he came to bed:)

ordering a cocoa on our reading date with her purple princess wizard hat!

lucia draws and draws and draws some more. . i have been to costco twice this fall to get another huge thing of white paper! it is darling!

The best DECADE ever!

One full decade of twin mcmurray boys!

 9 crazy loud boys for the BIG sleepover! 

 Huge bedroom make-over for double digit boys!

14 special people at red lobster celebrating K&K! 

One puker, one broken sink, 45 pancakes, one survivor night mission, Back to the Future, epic flag football game, 10 headlamps purchased. . now that's a party! 

10 years ago. . the best decade of our life!!!!

Kinkade chose a live lobster for dinner. . he even got to catch it!!!

Keagan chose crab legs!

flag football to start off the party!

secret night mission to save the world 

mean football faces

we blind folded them and surprised them after school with new loft beds with desks!

i love how their personality comes out decorating their own area.  

each desk is ligned up with their mini - figures. . the craze around here!