The Tree Is Up!

We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We headed to Hardwick, MN on Thursday for a Thanksgiving lunch with my grandparents Bud & Marty Johnson. It's always fun to see that side of my family as we don't get together very often. Boston got a 4 wheeler ride from his cousin Nick, and great-grandpa Bud. I remember doing all of those things as a kid when we had get togethers in Hardwick, so it's fun to see that Boston enjoys those same things. It's not everday we can ride 4 wheelers and snowmobiles in the city, so that's a fun treat in a small town! We came back to town in the afternoon for an early supper with the Gerdes family. It was the first Holiday without Papa so there was definetely someone special missing at the table this year. We all said what we were Thankful for this year, another fun tradition with the Gerdes family. Boston was thankful for his family and toys:) We all had quite the laugh at the table... Glady had cut up red peppers for the veggie tray. It was real quiet as everyone was eating, and Boston says "can I have the peckers please!" We all laughed so hard we cried! He is such an entertainer:)


The tree's and decorations are out, so the house is looking festive for Christmas! I'm enjoying a 4 day break from work, and having fun spending time at home with Boston. Yesterday we only left the house for an hour! Today is another relaxing day at home watching movies and playing toys! I'm getting caught up on house work and laundry so that's a feeling of accomplishment! I may venture out shopping today or tonight...i'm itching to buy Christmas gifts and get some preesents under the tree!!

Operation Christmas Child!

Our church is paricipating in "Operation Christmas Child" and we thought it would be fun for Boston to join in! The last year we did something like this at our church the gifts went to children on the reservations in South Dakota, but this year the gifts are going over seas! We chose to buy a gift for a boy, ages 2-4. Of course Boston wondered if the toys were for him, but I explained to him that the toys and shirt were for a boy who's mommy and daddy couldn't buy him new things. Boston thought it was pretty neat that he got to help me get the gift all wrapped up. What makes this even more special is that Boston buys the gifts with his OWN money! Here are a few pictures of Boston showing off his gift!

Boston bought the little boy a Doodle Pro, Hot Wheels Cars and a Long Sleeved T-shirt

The gift all wrapped up in the shoe box!

Tonight while we were at CiCi's for supper Boston winked at an older lady walking by our table. She stopped and said that was the cutest thing, and commented over and over about how cute Boston was, and how that "wink" just made her day! I haven't seen Boston wink in months, so I was just totally caught off gaurd that he would just randomly wink at someone! As we were sitting there eating, the balloon artist "Mr Twister" came over to our table to make Boston a balloon animal, compliments of this lady! Before she left CiCi's, she went over and told Mr. Twister that Boston had winked at her, and she wanted to treat him to a free balloon toy! I just couldn't believe it. Of course this lady left before we could thank her, but I just thought that was the neatest thing! Not only does Boston melt my heart, but he also touches the hearts of complete strangers! Here is a picture of Boston with his balloon giraffe and balloon puppy!!




Notice the "cheesy" smiles?! These are the only smiles I get lately!!

Trick-or-Treat!

Spiderman (Boston) had a great time trick or treating last night! It was fun to surprise everyone with his costume again this year! Boston only spilled the beans to one person before Halloween! Next year we may have to get his costume the day before he gets to wear it because it was hard keeping that a secret for a whole month! Different people would ask him what he was going to be for Halloween and he would say "my mom says it's a secret!" Last year Jaxon & Boston dressed as pirates so this year they were both a Super Hero! Boston thinks it's fun that the dog gets dressed up too:)

Superman & Spiderman-Halloween 2009


Grandpa Ron, Boston & Grandma Lisa


Boston & Grandma Glady


Boston & Savaeh Sichmeller (Strawberry Shortcake!)


Trick or Treating!