Christmas preparations

we already had Christmas with my family last weekend. I wish I would have gotten more pics, but I've attached what ones I did.
while we were there, we visited candy cane lane...Grace was amazed by all the lights. she is loving Christmas calls right now- especially silent night and away in a manger.
Graces little cousin, Elizabeth was a little leery of get after the last time they saw each other and Grace kept pushing her (at Grace's 2nd birthday party), so they didn't play much.  However, Grace had a lot of fun with her other cousin, Cadence, who is also 3 months younger. they played catch and colored.

I've also attached a picture of or Giuditta that we made for a mostly homemade Christmas

As i type, we are on our way to Brian's family.

more on Christmas, AFTER :-)

Knoebels Grove

Sept 8, We met up with nana and pappy for employee appreciation day at Knoebels Grove.  I was not sure how Grace would do, because she would be missing her nap and it would be the first time she could really go on rides (and by herself!!)  She really enjoyed it, except for taking a "plane ride" with Pappy....that she kind of freaked out for.  I think her favorite was the carousel and riding on the horses. 

Here are some pics for you to enjoy!!