To Fargo and Pops Comes to Visit

I am about a month behind but catching up, sorry for the delay. We 3 were in St. Louis for Christmas and then had to go the Fargo for Drill. More to come soon, love to all Elizabeth

Who is the coolest cat around??

These are from the beginning of December. We went Fargo for Drill and while we were ther it snowed for 12 hrs. We/they got 6 in. in that time!! I was so glad the our little blue Honda Civic is AWD because I sure needed it. The snow removal men didn't start removing the snow until it had started to slow down and by that time there was ALOT of snow on the ground!! All this to say that it was Lochlan's first introduction to snow and I wanted John to be able to have that honor, so we bundled up and went to see "Dada" at the Drill Center.

Oh, Wow!!! It is so cold!!!

What is all this white stuff??

Whenever I am in Fargo Lochlan and I visit Crystal and her son Hunter!! We love being able to catch up and compare notes. The boys are starting to notice each other and want to interact! It is son fun to watch them. Lochlan was able to give his first Christmas gift to Hunter! So fun!! Crystal is due on the 27th with her 2nd, a little girl, Natalie Nicole.

Hunter and Lochlan sharing the sippy cup

Lochlan giving his first Christmas present

So happy to be with my friend, Hunter!!!

Mr. Big Blue Eyes

Playing with Hunter (Crystal and Natalie in the back)

Lochlan is a pretty good traveler, but he starts to get antsy the last part of our trip home and if the sun is in his face. We had to rig snugglie up so that he was Lochlan's sunscreen on the way to Fargo. When Lochlan starts to get antsy on the way home, that is when the "Mama Theater" opens for business.

On our way home to Aberdeen from Fargo

Keeping the sun off on the way to Fargo with Snugglie

Pops came to stay with us for about a week so that he and John could go Pheasant hunting and Pops could watch Lochlan while John and I went to Firefighter "B shift's" Christmas Party. We had a great time while Pops visited. Lochlan found that his finger fits into his nose and was fascinated by that for a day. He is also starting to crawl and loves to stand up next to the chest and pull whatever is on there off!! He also had a great time crawling about naked before bath time. Lochlan loved playing with Abe's cage and watching the fish tank!!

Look who came to visit!?!?!?!

Little naked man

Naked boy on the go!!!

What is all this??

Does this move?

What can I get in to know that I am up here???

Does this go here??

Does it fit?

Bothering Abe

Playing with Abe

Open, Close, Open, Close

Gotta love those fishies

Big trouble for the Ladies!!!

Thank you all for your support and love, Elizabeth, John, and Lochlan! xoxox

After the Thanksgiving Crazy back to normal...

Who is this character???

The day after Mom, Dad, and Rebekah had to return to Bloomington and St. Louis Lochlan and I went to see Santa in the Mall. Lochlan was not that pleased to sit with the man in red. He would not smile to save his life!!! He was so serious. John was working, so he didn't get to come with us.

I am still not sure if this is OK...

I don't know about this man in red...

Does Mama get to tell Santa what she wants too??

The next morning with Daddy

Before we left to go to the mall I thought I would try some shoes on Lochlan. He hated them!!! It was so funny to watch him struggle to hurl off the shoes that I got it on tape. Enjoy!!

Shoes...No thank you!!!

As I am writing this blog I took this picture of Lochlan. He looked up and just smiled this huge smile!!, like he knew it was for you!!

Smiling for the camera, again...

Waiting for Thanksgiving to Arrive

This one is mostly pictures. Some are from our September visit to St. Louis, MO and Bloomington IL.

Such beautiful eyes!!

Well not much has been happening. We are happily anticipating the arrival of our Thanksgiving guests. We are so excited!! This will be our first Thanksgiving in Aberdeen and our first time hosting Thanksgiving!! These photos are from a few days before Thanksgiving.

What's the hold up? Let's get a move on....

All bundled up and ready for the adventures to begin!

Daddy was home when I got up!!! Yeah!! He is my favorite!!

Hello everyone, waiting for you to get here!!

Happy little family, so early in the morning!

Snuggle time with Daddy

The two most precious men in my life!!!

Uhhh... enough of the camera, Mom!!

I wanted to get some of these pictures up before the influx of the Thanksgiving photos. There are some from our family visit to St. Louis in September. We were in St. Louis for almost a week, then we went to Bloomington, IL. Beckers is going to nursing school there. Mom and Dad rode their motorcycles to Bloomington and John, Lochlan, and I were in 'Blue Boy' (our 1990 Honda Civic). It was so fun to be able to see my family. John hadn't seen them since they came to visit Lochlan when he was born. I had made the drive to St. Louis by myself a couple of time since January and was very pleased to not have to make the trek by myself again!! This all happened before the first blog, but it was so long that if I had added all of these photos it would have been way, way too long.

Vroom, Vroom!!!

Lochlan and Ferber for the camera

Having fun on the floor

"He is so cute" --Auntie

Not feeling so good, took some baby Tylenol

What???

A loving hand

A mighty Quinn

Beckers in her room at college

Planning for the next days trip

They say the eyes are the window to the soul...

I will be writing of our Thanksgiving escapades next. Thank you again for visiting our blog, Elizabeth

Happy, Happy, Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I am having so much fun!!

Well Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!! I wish I could have seen you all. But instead we had part of my wonderful family and part of John's wonderful family. Steve, Leigh, and Rebekah Pierce were here in addition to John D. and Jake Quinn. It was our first Thanksgiving that John and I have hosted as a married couple. It went really well!!! It was so good to have a loving environment in which to give thanks for and with people you love and who love you!!

Mom, Dad, and Beckers arrived at 12:30 am on Thursday (Wednesday night). They drove all day and part of the night to come visit us here in South Dakota. Pops and Jake came earlier that Wednesday. They stayed in a hotel and my family stayed at the house. It was a very full apartment. John D. and Jake had to leave on Friday, due to Jake working 10pm to 4am. Everyone had to leave on Saturday.

Hellos are so sweet!!

Good morning!!

Look who was here this morning!!!

I loved this set of photos. It shows Beckers and Lochlan becoming reacquainted. I think it is just too cute!!

Tickle, Tickle

It was this big!!

Can I touch???

Awww!!! So perfect!!

In preparation for their arrival we had to rent two couches and a dining room table. The futon that we use as a couch was being used as a bed. We also only have an itty bitty table that would not hold 7 adults, 1 baby, and the abundance of Thanksgiving dinner.

Hanging out in the Aberdeen apartment on Thanksgiving

Letting all the food settle

Instead of the traditional turkey, we had chicken and ham. The chicken was raised by John D. and the ham was from the pig that was given to us for John's birthday. What a bounty God has blessed us with!!! Mom made and transported 2 apple cranberry crumble pies!! They were worth the trek... Raspberry cheesecake and of course traditional pumpkin pie graced the table. I know that not all of you want to know what we had for Thanksgiving dinner, but it was such a smashing success that I need/have to brag about it...

Such a Happy Thanksgiving!!

Surrounded by love

Doesn't that look nice???

For posterity

After Thanksgiving dinner we played Mexican Train dominoes and ate pie!! Mom brought 2 apple cranberry crumble pies. Two Pumpkin were made in SD. We also had raspberry cheesecake.

A little whip cream with my pie!

Leigh and her Man

I am up here with the big guys!!

The fork is so good!!

Lochlan loved having both his grandpa's and one of his grandma here all at the same time!!! He was quite spoiled as far as being constantly entertained is concerned. Now he will have to learn how to self entertain again!!

Playing with Papa!!

The crow and some thing shiny...

Where did they go???

More kisses from Papa!

John was off for Thanksgiving, but had to work on Friday. That was such a blessing, him being able to be home for Thanksgiving. Another thing to be thankful for. He was able to show us the Firehouse Friday night. Dad specifically asked to see the job that he is so proud of. I think John had a good time showing his "baby" off. I was just thinking how so many little boys want to be firemen when they grow up, and John actually got to do just that!!

John showing of 'his' truck

The infamous fireman pole

Santa and Mrs. Clause came to Aberdeen on a firetruck on Friday!! They came to the mall and we went to see them arrive. Then we looked for some jeans for Dad. Didn't find any, but we did find some shoes for him. After we left the mall we went to Main Street for the Festival of Lights, which was a small parade after the lighting of the official Aberdeen Christmas tree. The was a small marching band and some floats that had Christmas lights. Santa and Mrs. Clause were there as well as a fire engine with Christmas lights. It was very cold, but we were thrown some candy and had a blast!!

Santa and Mrs. Clause being dropped off by the Aberdeen Fire Dept.

Lochlan looking at the lights and the people in red

Auntie holding Lochlan up in the mall so he can see Santa and Mrs. Clause

Braving Black Friday with Ferber!!

Mom, Dad, Lochlan, and I went to the museum of Aberdeen which features memorabilia from around this area all the way back to the 1850's. It was very nice. They also have a wonderful stuffed animal collection and a display of Christmas trees decorated by various groups. It was quite and adventure.

Off to the museum

Mom and Dad helped get Lochlan ready for bed after his nightly bath. They had such a good time and Lochlan having two people for his nightly ritual! Spoiled spoiled!

I love Papa

Papa blowing raspberries

All clean and ready to go, I love you Ferber.

Saying 'Goodnight' to Auntie

This was the last picture taken before they left of Saturday. This was taken Friday night after drinking Chai tea and going to the fire hall.

Bye, Bye