Honeymoon booked!

Just had to post the picture of our latest snow as we booked our tropical honeymoon for next month. Kona here we come!

Hunting Birds

Typical Sunday morning

Another day, less dollars

Cody's wrapping skills

SOMEONE forgot his gloves. and SOMEBODY was nice enough to lend him hers

One of our favorite activities: driving down to check out Potter's Marsh

Snowy view (no wildlife)

Heads apart picture

Treats in our mailbox, courtesy of Grandma & Poppy! Thanks!

Our crazy Saturday night (Cody won)

caught in the act

Date Night with St. Joseph

Ready to head out to eat

Our date night guests: St. Joseph (we were looking for a temporary stable for him) and Buble (Thanks, Longs!)

We have yet to take our yearly lights driving tour, but we found this church on the way to the restaurant

In her usual state

Chapstick holder, TM

If you just can't seem to keep account of your chapstick, and then your cat knocks it underneath the sofa. Enter chapstick holder, TM.

Christmas in Bloom

Cody and I enjoyed a day off together and since we're trying to fend of the Christmas-related homesickness, we decided to do our Christmas decorating a little early. We actually have a 40+ degree day here (although it was windy as all get out and rained most of the day).

She had commitment issues

It finally turned warm enough to get our patio door open and scoop off the deck.

Cat in a wreath

Gloria needs a stable

Our Alaskan Nativity scene

Advent baby Jesus keeper

THE tree

We got a little up close and personal on the drive home

Mountain scene, anyone?

Christmas tree montage

a sappy picture of our first ornament on our first Christmas tree

The completed mantle

Our first Christmas tree: 6-7ft noble fir

The stairwell- ready for more Christmas cards!

New pasta recipe on our new winter dinnerware

And writing thank yous, of course

Planes and Automobiles

No trains on this trip. Cody and I enjoyed a great visit back to our hometowns this past week. We were able to spend Thanksgiving with my family in Wayne before Cody headed to the Husker game on Friday to meet up with his family and friends. We all joined again on Saturday for our wedding reception back in Iowa (see previous post). My family took off the following day, and Cody and I were able to spend some time with his family and grandparents (I even made them put up Christmas decorations). I flew back yesterday and Cody will follow on Friday after enjoying a few more days back with his family in Spirit Lake.

After 5+ years together, we finally got to fly together, instead of the usual airport drop-off

Otis got first picture honors with our new camera from my sister

We caught her!

Cody and Poppy

Quality time with Cedes

Whoops, I asked to decorate for Christmas a little too early :s

Enjoying the lights on the patio

'The Kids'

A fun view coming into Denver