A few years back, Brett thought it would be really cool if we grew our own Christmas Tree. So, we bought a little Christmas tree and planted it in our backyard. It grew about 4-6 inches each year minus the 3-4 inches we lost to the bunnies the first year. Dang rrrrrrabbits!! It was transplanted once due to gardening issues but it did pretty well. Then- here comes Democracy in it's finest! With Brett's 5 years up here in Fargo, we are up for an "Office of Preference" move. Where are we going? We have NO idea BUT, if we do venture away this year before next Christmas, we would sadly have to leave our Christmas Tree behind. Well, we voted! ...Brett lost and the Tree is coming DOWN!! (all 3 foot 3 inches, of it!:) Enjoy what you got while you got it!- That's our motto- at least for this Christmas.
For our FHE activity tonight, we bundled up warm for some good ol' fashion Christmas Tree pickin'! We headed clearrrrr to the back fence! We all helped! *Shay's the designated memory documentor *Brett's the chain saw master. *Justice helped with the saw- Oh yah! Powertools! The manly man! *Victoria was the light in the darkness *Liberty was the Christmas Spirit * Glory was just happy to be there!
Liberty really doesn't like loud noises so she covered her ears and tried to run but I had her stand close to Glory in case she got startled. Gentlemen... START your engines!!!! VRR-Clunk! I mean..... TIIIMMMBBBER!!!! Liberty said- "That's it?" YEP!!!! Doesn't take much when you're as buff as these boys OR the trunk is only 2 inches thick! LOL!
Justice hoisted the little tree above his head and carried it inside. What a buff boy!!
After much pine-needle-pricking OUCH!! (Who buys real trees anyways!?) and a few extra pieces of wood to hold it in place [The screws just weren't quite long enough:)]- Our Tree is up!!! 
A lot of lights, Friday Night's Ornament Exchange and we are in business!!Merry Christmas Charlie Brown!
Don't worry though our little 4-foot fiber optic is going downstairs this year. We aren't leaving him out at all! The kids are so excited to have 2 trees they can't even stand it!
P.S. Brett did say I could actually buy a real -size tree at the end of this season-
We'll have to see though. I've grown to LOVE our little (I mean, really little) Christmas tree tradition!
The Ironroads- Man! Do we love these guys! We like to just consider them fam! We love spending time with these two. We've done it all! Hanging out, [literally with Matt & Victoria as part of the crew. LOL!], holidays- pumpkin carving, Left-over Christmas dinners, Conference weekend breakfasts(Yummy!), house projects, craft projects, bambi killin', Christmas presents, movie nights, provocative emails (oh! I mean no- we don't do things like that, Jacob!... I mean Matt!), TOFW weekends, laughter and luv! We are so thankful for your friendship, guys!
My family! Wow! Who could ask for a better family? Brett is the most amazing man I have ever met! He really is! He is an amazing provider, romantic, thoughtful, strong, spirtitual, loving, kind, and HOT [Way hotter than Jacob with his shirt off! LOL!] (Even when he does try to turn me into a vampire- thanks a lot, love!) Liberty is such a sweet girl. She is amazingly smart, a fabulous reader, gorgeous, kind, thoughtful, and so helpful. Justice is so strong, funny, a quick learner, a big helper, handsome (I mean guapo!), always wants everyone to laugh and be happy and has a contagious laugh. Victoria is a smarty pants. She loves to create things for people, is a great laundry folder, and cleaner, just as cute as a button, and has the best smile ever! Glory is my baby! What can I say- She's the cutest little destroyer there ever was. She does like to be helpful, and gives great hugs and kisses. She's a ham and always gets everyone rolling when she thinks she's funny! I just have the greatest family EVER! 
There are also a million other things to be grateful for. First and foremost, the Gospel! Especially because it's what gives all else purpose. God is amazing! We are grateful for our testimonies of the Savior, Jesus Christ. For His plan for us and for his sacrifice for us so that we can return to Him someday if we do our very best to follow Him! We're grateful for prayer, and being sealed in the Temple for time and all eternity. We're grateful for the Bishop and the Prophet. For loving service given each day by amazing people. For the priviledge of living in a free country. For a comfortable home, cars to drive, food to eat, and modern technology. We're grateful for our fabulous families all across the country. For our awesome Fargo family. All the amazing people God has put in our path and blessed our lives (yeah- that's you!). We are really truly blessed!!! Hope that this Thanksgiving you have just as much to be thankful for! (Cuz I'm sure you do!) Love you all!
Here's some of the finished blocks. So fun! VT in it's finest, people! (Hey I got 4 days left of November) And yes, those Indians are also in honor of our guests! Aren't they beautiful?
Meanwhile, the "BOYS" and the kids watched some football and played games! For some, the turkey set in and a tiny snooze was in order. 
Then, Dessert Time! We had just as much pie choices as dinner choices. We had raspberry cream cheese, 2 of the McKee's family tradition banana-creamy pies, Garlod's apple crumb top, 2 Pumkin pies (gotta have pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving!), and the most popular for the night, the Ironroad speciality French Silk! :) Delicioso!!!
We had some other fun kid games we never got to because the night got away from us. But, to wrap up our festivities, we made a little treat/craft with the kids. So adorable! Thanks Haylie for the idea. The kids wouldn't even eat them they were so cute! OK, well Glory ate the pieces as we handed them to her but the rest the kids adored them!
We cleared out the basement so that we could set up our tables for the feast. We set up two long tables and Liberty made decorations. I didn't get a picture of the table- darn it! I have failed as a photographer, I know. But, it was pretty cute!
I also sometimes go a little prop-crazy! I know... SHOCKER! While shopping the clearance section this past week, I found this awesome Turkey mold and HAD to have it! I wasn't sure what to do with it but we put it to good use for a fun Turkey Stuffing. I love it! So funny!
AND last year I found Turkey shaped butter. Well, I kept the mold and we made Tommy Turkey Butter for the rolls. Aren't they so cute!? What can I say, I LOVE Holidays!
Here's all our fabulous Dinner guests:
The Kid Crew: Liberty, Jessica, Justice, Joseph, and Glory
The McKees- Greg, Lisa and Becky
The cutest couple ever! (Oh!- Did I say that out loud? LOL!) My hubby and me
We all got to make a Quote sign from the movie! I think my favorite was "Which is tempting you more, my blood or my body?" So funny!!! It was so much fun just acting like a kid again! We also made treat bags for the movie with "BITES" and "KISSES"! 
Brooke Cook, Amber Hoffman, Kristen Brotherson and Me. (No! I did not dye my hair black just for the Movie, people!- But hey! it worked out all good for the theme of the night!)
We made sure to get a group shot before we took off to the movie! We are such dorks but hey! The apples needed to be in the picture!! And we're just so darn beautiful in our black and red! (Hey- Kristen T- pink's a shade of red, right?)
Here's our line of Girls at the Theater!
Our little Obsessed Jen made us these awesome bottles to bring. What Type blood do you prefer- Type A negative, Type B positive, Type O negative- Whatever you choose- Drink it up! I'm Thirsty!
Teri and Kaitlin Zollinger joined us at the movie! So here's the whole crew! We even asked a cuddly couple to swop seats so we could all sit together. Way to go Brooke! After the way too many previews, the lights dimmed and Brooke led the whole theater into a screaming frenzy as the movie started! WooHoo! Go Edward! or Jacob! Either is HOT! So just make a choice! or choose both- works for me & Bella!
AND last but not least by any means!- Near and dear to our hearts! (Literally near to our hearts), we got together last Wednesday at playgroup and made New Moon necklaces to wear to the movie. I figure since most of this Twilight Craze come from her I'd get a picture of Jen and me with our necklaces! I LOVE ya Jen!
For their last night in Fargo, we selfishly invited them to our house for dinner. Thanks for coming guys! The kids (and us too! except all the adults could have used a nap!) completely enjoyed themselves. After dinner, they headed downstairs for a fun game of cowboys and Indians. We only saw them maybe once the whole night! The kids are sure gonna miss them!
We decide we needed some last snapshots of all of us. With our tripod MIA, I tried several stools and boxes to get a good shot with the selftimer on the camera. Luckily for us my visiting teachers stopped by just at the right time to snap a shot of the whole group- (Thanks Joy & Brooke!) Here's the whole gang- LtoR: Glory, Brett, Victoria, Chris, Kate, Caleb, Tiff, Charlie, Liberty, Shay and Justice!
Bright and early Sat morn [Oh the good'ol days of Seminary. Right guys?], Brett went to breakfast with our dear BYU-going friends- Matt & Garrett Hendrickson & Lauren Adams. We started a little tradition with the Hendrickson boys. Everytime we make it to Utah, we take them out to eat paid for with our "Poor College Student" fund! We got a bonus this time cuz Lauren is down there as well and they were able to squeeze at least an early breakfast into their busy lives. Brett is still is trying to talk them all into calling him Brett instead of Brother Seamons but old habits die hard, I guess. So sad, the whole family couldn't see you guys but thanks for making time for our little tradition! Good luck with school. We sure luv ya all!
The main reason for going was to make it to the Temple with Alex. So, on Saturday, he got to go to a session at the Salt Lake Temple with Alex & his sister, Janet. Always great to spend time in the Temple and especially with those you love!
Brett got to see lots of his family and made a quick stop by a few of my families homes. Regretably, only one of them were home. Brett was glad though that he got to visit with my Dad & Edette for a bit! Miss you guys!
His baby sister and her cute little family- [Sky, Mike, Ky, and Janet Workman]: 
The Davis Family [Chandler, Dixon, Halle, Ethan, and Cheri] - How adorable are you!!!
Brett really enjoyed his weekend. They spoiled him with no work, no kids up in the night, his favorite dinners, Mormon stores, really close Temples and time with the fam. I was just glad he decided to come back! :) Bummer we couldn't all make it this time! Next time perhaps. We love you all and miss you tons.
