Tree post

Ethan has taken many pictures over the years by the little evergreen tree in Pennsylvania.  We got the latest one this year.  Ethan and the tree have grown quite a bit!

Pennsylvania

 I only took a few pictures this Christmas.  The boys got drones from Uncle Ryan and I got a few pictures of that day.

They took them out right away.  

 It was wet and cold so I went it.  I caught this moment when Ethan crashed into the window.  

 Dad had to do a quick repair.   Link ended up crashing his a few times and we

 had to do an exchange on our way home.  

I got one quick picture of the cousins.  

Gettysburg

Exactly seven years ago, Nate, Marilyn, and I attempted to see Gettysburg. My car broke down about 10 miles outside of Gettysburg, and we didn't make it there. Yesterday, we finally made it to Gettysburg!
This time we added to fellas! Our neighbor loaned us the audio tour. It was so nice!
We did lots of driving, but stopped at a few key spots to look around and explore.
Our first stop was the Visitor's Center. Ethan picked out this Union hat.
Everyone took turns wearing it on our trip!
There were so many beautiful stops! I got some cute pictures of my babies!
We drove for about two hours. We saw and heard lots of interesting facts from the Civil War. We ended the trip where Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address! It only took SEVEN years, but we finally made it!!

Christmas at Memaw and Pappy's house!

Our plan for Christmas day was to open gifts, eat lunch, have Link take a nap, and then head out to Memaw and Pappy's house. About an hour after opening gifts, we noticed that they were both playing video games. Nate said, "Heck, they can do this in the car! Let's head out earlier!" As you can see by Memaw's face this was a horrible idea! ha!Memaw had so many presents for them. We all had such a good time watching the boys open their gifts!

They got lots of bath toys! As you can see we have an artist on our hands!
Lincoln had to show Uncle Jer and Memaw his new DS.
And once Aunt Missy and Alicia came, Ethan did too!
A trip to Memaw and Pappy's would not be complete without a new Steeler shirt!

Over the river and through the woods

to Memaw and Pappy's house we go. I was able to take a few pictures of some of the things they were able to do this week!Pappy put out some bases and the boys played baseball all week.
Lincoln ran laps around the house.
Pappy brought some walkie-talkies home and they played Star Wars guys. Lincoln was Obi-wan, Pappy was Anikan, and Ethan was Darth Vader.
Pappy said that they were in and out of the house all day! He said they even ran outside in their underwear....the boys that is!
Today, their neighbor Mark, came by on his go-cart. He let the boys sit on it and try his helmet on.
We brought their bikes down with us. E rode a little bit. I did not plan our outfits well. It was cold this weekend. I didn't bring any socks! The boys ran around enough to keep warm.

Gobble, Gobble

We left Tuesday after work for our Pennsylvania Thanksgiving break. We started the trip in traffic and didn't get out of traffic for 3 hours! Needless to say, the boys were more than happy when we arrived.
We hung out Wednesday and just played and loved on Memaw! Nate took Lincoln on tractor rides.
Thursday the Davidsons and Lynchs made it out for Thanksgiving lunch. It was a real feast!
Ethan beat the socks off of Alicia at Memory.
Lincoln told everyone he was "a little bit tired."
So he had Nan carry him around.Friday we woke up to snow. It has snowed EVERY Thanksgiving I have been there. I don't know WHY in the world I didn't think it wouldn't snow this time. We brought thick sweatshirts for everyone and that was it. We bundled everyone up as best as we could and headed out for some snowball fights....
and mowing??
Saturday, we took the boys to the train display in town. I wish I could bottle up Ethan's excitement and get it out when I needed a good smile. He was soooo happy and excited. He loved it so much!

We all had a great time. The boys love, love, love going to Memaw and Pappy's house!

We were in Steelers Country

This was the first visit to PA that everyone arrived about the same time and left about the same time. It was lunch time when we arrived. Ethan could barely eat because the presents were calling his name.
Lincoln started off a little shy, but finally came around to Memaw and Pappy.
Saturday the family headed to Missy's to see the Lynch's. The boys received even more presents there. They showed off for the girls and ran like wildmen in their house. Sunday was filled with football. Everyone dressed in their jerseys.
On Monday, the family headed over to a little place in Somerset where some men in the community put their model trains out. There were over 20 displays. The boys loved it!
Lincoln dozed off on Uncle Ryan. The trip went too fast. Everyone had a great time!

Weekend in PA

This had to of been the shortest weekend EVER. We headed to Nate's parents this weekend. The above picture was taken on the trip down. Apparently everyone in Virginia decided to get out of here this weekend. Our 3 hour trip took six!! It was crazy. Saturday morning, we went to Nate's aunt Missy's house. After naps and dinner, Bob took the boys for a ride on the tractor and in the wagon. Ethan LOVED the tractor and Link loved the wagon. Today we spent the morning in PA and headed back after naps. This weekend FLEW by!!