November 2014

The kids got their first in-state Grandma in November! Grandma decided to make the move from CA and is staying with us while she fixes up her new town home nearby. Rachel and Carson love having Grandma around, here they are playing Candyland with her. 

We had to take Grandma to our favorite Chinese restaurant.

We had an early snow before Thanksgiving. Isn't the first snow fall of the year the most fun to play in?

Rachel threw snow up in the air for this shot!

The snow mound created by the snow-blower, dubbed "Fort McHenry" by the kids.

For Thanksgiving we headed to Pete and Jen's house this year, along with Jen's family. Rachel and Carson played the piano while Jen's Mom sang along.

Thanks Aunt Jen for the gingerbread house kit!

That night we walked to the nearby botanical gardens which were lit up for the Christmas season. Beautiful gardens and a nice night for a walk.

The next day we hiked up a nearby peak. It was a perfect day for a hike and surprisingly warm for late November. Despite the whining and complaining the kids did actually make it to the top!

This is Carson's favorite way to hike!