Let the 2011 holiday fun begin!

This weekend we went to the annual Holly Jolly Light Parade in Baraboo. It's a really cute parade and the kids really do love it. I took Mitchell when he was one (seven years ago...that's crazy!!) and three years ago we started the tradition back up again with us, my parents, the Lane's, and Koenig's. We weren't quite sure if the parade was going to be on with the rain that we had during the day but the rain stopped just in time for the parade to begin and started again right at the end of the parade. This is always such a fun way to start the holidays. It definitely gets us in the holiday spirit. I didn't get pics of all the kiddos but I got a few of them. Sorry Mas. I know Grandma has some great pics of you posing in the street...sorry I didn't capture any myself :)

What a great time of year to reflect on how thankful we are for all of the wonderful people in our lives. I know I say it all the time but we sure are lucky. We hope that everyone has a great Thanksgiving and enjoys the anticipation Christmas as much as we do. Wait until you see Tessa's face in the pic below...her first glimpse of Santa in the parade. One of those moments in life that I want to remember forever.

The four of us. Getting three out of the four of us looking at the camera is actually pretty good :)
Santa's coming and I'm a little nervous.

There he is....WHOOOOO HOOOOOO! :)

Hanging out with Mitchell under the umbrella on the soaking wet blanket!!

Sadie, Tessa, and Marah being goofy.

Evan and Nolan taking a break from jumping off the little curb to get a quick picture taken :)