Bonus Post

Just wanted to share a few more cute shots from the last month - I can't help myself!

Emily now rolls over proudly and enjoys her tummy time (for a little while at least). Here's big brother keeping her company while she practices lifting up that precious dome of hers. Ok, so maybe he just wants to play with her toys...but still, cute photo, right?
Ryan had a ball "helping" with the leaves this year. I made him a massive pile and he had a blast perfecting it and then running full speed into it over and over.
Wheeeere's Ryan?
We also welcomed another cousin in late November -- Kellen David! Here is Ryan meeting him for the first time.
Ryan recently fulfilled his "doodies" to get his much-anticipated scooter. :) Here's a shot of him taking it for his first ride.
Last, we also finally put one of his birthday presents to test...his froggy rain gear. He had a blast splashing in puddles and tromping around in the rain this weekend with daddy.
Now, onto Christmas season! We've already decorated our tree, hung our lights and I'm hosting my annual cookie exchange this week. It's crazy how fast time flies. We are looking forward to spending Christmas with grandma and grandpa Trammell and are sure to have more fun to share here soon! Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

Thankful

This year we have so much to be thankful for -- 5 new healthy babies and papa's health stick out especially, but we are so blessed with such a supportive, loving family all around...we are so thankful for each and every one of you. :)

We celebrated Thanksgiving this year with the Mungenast clan in sunny Florida. We had gorgeous weather, a wonderful home to stay in and pristine beaches to explore...who could ask for anything more? We survived the 13.5 hour drive each way, (kids were ANGELS, amazingly), though without an inch to spare in the MDX, and spent a week enjoying family and beach time. Of course I have photos to show you...enjoy some of the highlights of our week.

Emily enjoyed her first trip to the beach thoroughly. What a sweet little beach bum she was:
Daddy and Ryan spent a lot of time with Papa, Haedyn and uncles Josh, Tom and Tommy building various forts, castles, tunnels and creatures in the sand. Here's one of my favorites:
Ryan also loved being buried (what 3-year old wouldn't?):
Though it was warm enough to play on the beach, the ocean was chilly (it was November, after all) but that didn't stop Ryan:
Thankfully, the pool was heated, so Ryan got in plenty of quality swimming and jumping time too:
Nana and papa rented a few bikes and even a bike trailer for the kids. Ryan had a blast being towed around the neighborhood:
She may not have worn it to the beach, but Emily sure did look cute in her swim getup (thanks Aunt Kelly & Uncle Josh!)
And finally, here's our group of pilgrims and turkeys on Thanksgiving. It's not easy to get 5 kids under the age of 4 to sit still...so this is as good as it gets. :)
We are so thankful. Cheers!