Family Traditions

So Grant and I decided (or maybe it was just me) that we wanted to start some fun family traditions. So every Monday night this month we have a Christmas themed activity. Last Monday we picked out and decorated our Christmas tree. Good times. This Tuesday (Monday night's activity was homework) we decided we would try to make a Gingerbread House. This will NOT be a tradition for us.



Do you see all the extra candy I bought to decorate? I was so ready and Dylan was so good!

This was the start. Grant was cracking jokes the whole time. I bought a box with everything ready to go. Do you know you have to wait 1 hour for the frosting to set in order to frame the house? Yeah, that's pretty much not happening.





We got this far before my ADD set in and I needed to move on to something else. So good riddence gingerbread... never again. Well, maybe cookies... I don't care how long the frosting takes to dry on those, because I set them on a cooling rack.

Maybe we will make an Advent Calendar instead.

Dylan - 2 Months

Dylan's Stats: Weight: 13lbs 12oz. (85th Percentile)
Height: 23 1/4 in. (60th Percentile)
Head Circumference: 16 in. (55th Percentile)

This month he coos A LOT. He smiles, but refuses to do it on camera. The light that goes off before the flash takes his attention away from whatever he smiles at. He can roll from his stomach to his back. He HATES tummy time!! Which is why he can roll. He has some acid reflux so he gets a little fussy and isn't gaining weight as fast as he was when he was younger, not that I'm complaining.... he is festively plump and I wouldn't have it any other way. He loves to cuddle, and hang out in his swing. He also really enjoys having his diaper changed or he really enjoys the wipes warmers, either way he smiles a lot on the changing table. He's a pretty great baby overall. We love him!



Dylan riding around in the sling, while I clean the house.



The Jack-Jack Hair cut.

Grants Birthday

Grant really doesn't think birthdays are a big deal so we are starting slowly. His birthday was yesterday but we celebrated Saturday evening, since the Christmas Devotional was last night.



I made his favorite Chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting and I put Reese's peanut butter cups in the cupcakes. I sang Happy Birthday and Dylan helped dad blow out the candles.

Dad's birthday present...



and....

Our Christmas Tree

Grant and I went and picked up our Christmas tree from Cobb Ranch. I love it. It officially smells like Christmas in our house. YAY!!



I've turned my husband into a tree hugger. Literally.



Dylan nice and toasty in his stroller.



Our tree at home.



Our almost finished tree.



Finally complete. Bring on Christmas!!

Hil & Tasha

My brother and his girlfriend really needed some cheering up last week, so Grant and I decided they needed a Christmas tree. Because lets be honest, who doesn't?



My brother was at work, so Grant set it up and Tasha and I played with Dylan.



I hadn't realized I forgot my camera so I just used my phone. Sorry for the poor quality.

Changing of the Guard

Here are the newest trophies in the Fresno Crum household. We are hoping to take Football and win the Grand Slam trophy.

Dylan's Blessing.

The Sunday after Thanksgiving Dylan was blessed at church. It was so nice to have so many people come to support him. It was amazing to me. After church everyone came to our place and had lunch. The group photos are on different cameras. Hopefully I can get copies to post. Here are some shots of everyone eating and visiting.



Napping in his swing.