Decorating the Tree

We had fun Sunday evening setting up the Christmas tree.  

The girls loved putting ornaments on the tree. 

They get so excited to see some of their favorite ornaments. 

They carefully selected the best viewing spots for each ornament. 

Does it look good here Grandma?

Then the four girls posed for us with their head wreaths that Aunt Susie made for them.  

Love these girls!

Adeline finally joined in and helped Mommy put some ornaments on the tree.  

She was so excited!

Look!

I love this photo!

The tree so far.  We will finish the decorating on another day.  

Hanging Out

Group selfie fun!

We had a fun time just hanging out with Susie and Scott this weekend.

Adeline loves bananas

She also loves watching videos on Papa's laptop, an iPad, or a phone.  

Aunt Susie had a buddy all day long. 

Scott chilling watching Dexter. 

Saturday

Saturday morning the girls discovered the hair wreaths Aunt Susie made for them. 

They were so excited.  She made each one a little unique too.  

Abby was trying to not get her picture taken. 

Then she finally decided to let me take some photos. 

Adeline loves her turtle and crawling on Mommy. 

Check out my wide-eyed Ellie. 

We ordered a toddler bed for Adeline. Uncle Clay and Uncle Scott put it together for her while the Ainas were visiting Tony's family. 

We met at Okada for a fun family dinner.  

Ellie was excited to sit by Aunt Susie. 

Izzy was between Aunt Susie and Uncle Scott. Abby was on the other side of Uncle Scott. 

Gary and I got to sit by Ellie. 

Adeline wasn't quite sure about the fire.  Check out Abby's fun face. 

The girls enjoyed the show. 

Smokin' hot food

Izzy with Uncle Scott and Aunt Susie

After eating, it was fun to sit and chat. 

Checking out the fire at another table. 

Adeline was totally surprised by her new bed! 

I didn't get her happily surprised face when she first saw her new bed, but this is a great picture of a happy Adeline in her new bed.  

Friday Fun

Ellie had a snack of ritz crackers and peanut butter before she joined Abby, Izzy, and Uncle Scott for a hike down the trail to the stream. 

Adeline loved playing with Uncle Clay's Chewbacca toy. 

She loved listening to him roar. 

Fun times with Uncle Scott. 

Proud little puzzle maker, Ellie. 

It was an afternoon of puzzles.  Abby, Ellie, and Adeline all three were working on puzzles. 

We love puzzle time!

Aunt Susie and Uncle Scott snuggling with girls. 

Check out this ABC train puzzle Ellie completed. 

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a fun family filled day for us.  

Susie and Scott fly in on Thanksgiving morning from Indiana for a few days.  It is a fun tradition they started several years ago.  The girls invited Aunt Susie to come and watch them jump on the trampoline.  

The Ainas shared some big news! Adeline is going to be a big sister.  

Baby Aina #4 will be here in June. 

I ordered 2 pecan pies, a gluten free cherry pie, and a gluten free strawberry pie from Ellie Martines. This is her second year of baking for a fundraiser.  They are so yummy!

Izzy helped me make the pumpkin pies.  

It was a fun and busy day.  I didn't even take many pictures.  Gary smoked a turkey, Clay fried a turkey, Liz made the stuffing, I made green bean casserole, green beans, sweet potatoes,  and mashed potatoes. Everybody was full and happy.  We had lots of fun talking, laughing, watching the girls, etc.  It was a great day.