34 Weeks

At our 34 week check-up, everything was great!  It's still exciting every time to get to hear his little heart just pounding away.  He is still a very active little guy, even though he's quickly running out of room.  He has been measuring a week to a week and a half big for over half of the pregnancy.  This could mean that he might come a bit earlier, or might be a bit bigger, or it might mean nothing at all :)  We are just overjoyed that he is still a happy, healthy, growing little boy.  These pictures were technically taken at 34 1/2 weeks, but I'm sure no one is counting that closely except for me!

Our first REAL family Christmas Tree!!!!

This Christmas we decided we were tired of using a fake tree and really wanted to get a real tree.  Jayden and I had never had a real tree before, and it had been quite a while for Matt as well.  We (Matt, Jayden, Hank, and I) decided to go to Bosch's Tree Farm and it was amazing!  Jayden decided he wanted a "fat and tall tree."  We set out among their six fields to find our version of the perfect tree.  I think we will definitely do this again, despite the pokey needles.  We ended up with a beautiful blue spruce and had a great time decorating it as well.

 Matt and Jayden took turns pulling the sled before we got the tree.  Hank was especially fond of the rope attached to the sled!  He had as much fun there as we did!

The real needles made for a bit more difficult decorating session, but it was worth it!

 Matty the light master!

 Jayden looking for the perfect spot for each ornament.

 Even Cole made it for this picture....all of the boys with our Christmas tree!

Hank really loves the tree.  He even enjoys munching on the needles (ouch!).

Jayden's Gingerbread Train

For the past two years we have created a Gingerbread House and Gingerbread Village while at the Clouse House.  During Thanksgiving this year, Jayden decided to make a Gingerbread Train.  He worked really hard on his creation and was quite proud of it :)