What are YOU thankful for?

For Thanksgiving we were able to make it home to California. It was nice to spend a little time with my family and enjoy the nice weather. I think that would definitely have to make it onto the list of things I am thankful for. *CaLiForNiA WeAthEr! While we were there Kelan was able to party it up with his cousins. He loved following Mikey and William around everywhere they went. We played lots of games, went to the Christmas Parade, the park, Adventure Park, and of course hit up the Black Friday deals. It was fun to get away and spend some time with family... we miss you guys already.

This picture pretty much sums up our week... Brayden was sick and sad most the week. Kelan sat back and enjoyed the show until he figured out how boys play. Mikey and William were the life of the party. I am thankful for NePhEwS who keep life interesting!

Cute little William in his big boy undies.

Kelan and Michael speed racin.

The Christmas parade. The horses were Kelan's favorite part.

Kelan and Grandpa relaxing. I am thankful for GRaNdPareNtS and PaReNts who love you.

Me, Stevo and Meg. I am grateful for SiBLinGs who are always there for you.

Kelan's new favorite thing to do... make a sad face. Mikey taught him how to do this and Kelan thinks it is pretty funny. I am thankful for my KiDS who make me laugh... yes Spencer is considered one of my kids.

Our attempt at a family picture. Obviously none of us are used to seeing the sun so nice and bright. We are all struggling to keep our eyes open. I am so Thankful for a LOvInG HuSbAnD who takes care of us.

Halloween Part-A-ying!!!

The holidays just get better and better with kids. Kelan had so much fun this Halloween and we had fun partying it up with him too. He got to wear his outfit all week long and loved it. We will see how it goes next week when I won't let him wear it everyday. I might be one of those parents with a kid in the store in their Halloween costume the week after. (Embarrassing but part of being a parent I guess)

Trick or Treating at the Dental school

Kelan and Joe with their Daddy's

Kelan loved Trick or Treating with his dad at school. Now every time we drive by Creighton Kelan say's "Daddy's school". He loves Daddy's school, I think he thinks Daddy eats candy and plays at school all day.

Trunk or Treating

(or just trunking)

This wasn't Kelan's favorite as you can tell by the big tears. He was WAY to cold, I would have to agree with him. He kept saying lets go in car please.

Pumpkin carving

The boys doing all the work and the girls cheering them on. They love it!!! Kelan was such a good helper with his butter knife.

Josh and Dana's won the SpOoKIest, Zack and Katie's won the CLeVeREst, and ours won the HapPiEst. Good job boys.

Trick -O- Treating @ Village Green

Woody and Tinkerbell getting pumped to go trick or treating. These two were pro's.

Kelan and Dad passing out candy.

Our next door neighbor/Kelan's secret GF. Dana and Josh were known as the Jackpot house with the king size candy bars and treats. They don't mess around when it comes to Halloween.

After a while it came to this... me carrying Kelan around. Me prego + 30 lbs kid= a no go on the trick or treating. We were both done...

I think this is way more candy than a 2 year old needs.

(P.S. notice Kelan's eyes, this is what happens when you ask him to smile or say cheese, Why?... I don't know but it cracks me up. He's our little weirdo.)

F.H.E. @ the Pumpkin Patch...

It was a first for all of us... and we all LOVED it! We thought we would go to the pumpkin patch and look for the best pumpkin ever... that was the last thing on our minds. This pumpkin patch was amazing!!! It was more like a pumpkin patch theme park. Kelan loved it all!

Kelan was a little worried at first by everything that was going on... especially the LaRGe chair.

He loved taking pictures in all the cut outs... Every time we would walk by one he would run up to it and say CHeeSe!

They had tons of animals all over the place... goats, camels, bunnies, donkeys... the list goes on and on. Kelan loved them all.

This slide was a little too intense for me but Kelan and Spence had fun.

This is the pumpkin launching show. They shot pumpkins from sling shots, cannons, and this huge air gun.

Luckily they let these trouble makers keep their heads.

One of Kelan's favorite parts was the Choo Choo ride.

This is the map they give you when you go in because there is so much to do. We didn't plan to well this year because we didn't realize it was this hard core. Next year we will go on a week that Spencer doesn't have 4 tests so we can stay longer.

If you're ever in Omaha around Halloween time you will have to come to the Pumpkin Patch with us. It was a blast! Definitely an Omaha tradition for us.

28 Weeks

28 down and a whole lot more to go...

Idaho Trip...

Spencer's poor dad got a little sick according to Kelan... He would say "Papa's sick". We decided to hop in the car and make sure that he would really be okay. It was quite the drive but worth it. Kelan was a little confused with why Papa moved to the hospital but he enjoyed playing cars and watching movies with Papa while we were waiting for him to get better. Get well Robert, you're a trooper. We Love you!!

Kelan was glad that Aunt Annie and Uncle T.J. were able to make it to so that he could have a baby to play with.

Kelan loved Kissing and holding Cohen... he is going to be such a good big brother (hopefully).

Kelan had a blast going to the park with his Papa. Papa is always up for a good time.

Aunt Meme is always up for a good time also. She loves the big girl swings.

Kelan got an early Christmas present while we were there because Papa realized that these P.J.'s won't be fitting Kelan in a couple months. Kelan loved them so much he had to wear them all day over his other clothes. A little embarrassing but hey he loved it.

We had a great time in Idaho and we're glad that Robert is doing better. Kelan was a little exhausted by the end of the trip.

We love Daddy!!!

The past two weeks Spencer has been studying for Mid-terms like crazy... no fun for him or Kelan and I. Today he is officially done, Woo Hoo! We are so proud of you Spencer!!! We are excited to have our Daddy back...

We Love YOU!!

(maybe one day he can perfect the painless dentistry... hahaha)

Happy 4 years...

So this might be a little late... it's better late than never. Spencer and I have been married for 4 whole years now. It's crazy how time flies when you're having fun... I am so happy I get to spend eternity with my best friend. Thanks for being so amazing Spence! I love you lots!

St. Louis Fun!!!

We made a trip over to St. Louis to see T.J. and Ansley's tute little baby Cohen. He is one cute kid with sooo much hair. It was fun to see most of the Anderson Fam again. Kelan was so excited to go to his Aunt Annie's house. Every time we have gotten in the car this past week he asks if that is where we are going... It is nothing but pure disappointment every time we end up at the grocery store. He'll get over it eventually I hope.

Baby Cohen's Blessing with all the boys

Go Braves!!

It wouldn't be a family get together without a trip to the ball park...

... and a little tomahawk chop!

Kelan and Emma already spooning at the age of 2... were in trouble.

Kelan loves giving kisses...

Saying goodbye is always hard...

(P.S. we might have to burn mine and Kelan's shirt after tonight's game... ugghhh)

Double Trouble...

That's right we are pregnant and having a BAbY BoY in January... Kelan is so excited to be a big brother. He gets really mad when we tell him he is having a baby brother. For some reason he tells us it is a baby sister. I think I've finally convinced him that a baby brother would be cooler because they like trains too. I might have told him baby brother will bring him a train when he comes. He is warming up to the idea as long as baby brother really does bring him a ChOo cHoo.

20 Weeks

I took this video of Kelan in the car right before we went to find out what we were having. He was a little tired and annoyed of me as you can see in the video.

Summer Fun!!!

Spencer is back in school now so it is back to just the two of us... me and Kelly Belly. We have fun hanging out at all the cool attractions around our house. We also enjoy our time with Spencer on the weekends. We are trying to soak up all the sun we can while it is still around. It is only a matter of time before the horrible snowy days will be here. We have had fun at the Zoo, Botanical Gardens and enjoying a good baseball game at the ball park.

... okay so I'm not going to lie we do hang out in our P.J.'s until noon most days.

... we also try to make it to the zoo at least once a week, thanks to our year pass.

... Lily definitely wears the pants in this relationship.

... Joe wanted to go swimming with the fishies sooo bad.

Spencer's favorite thing to do... The Baseball Stadium. I think this is the reason he decided he wanted to go to school here is because of this darn stadium. For those of you who don't know this is where the College World Baseball games are held every year. A dream come true for Spence.

Thank goodness Josh and Dana are always up for a good time. 3 hour games can get a little boring if you don't have friends to hang out with. They also helped me talk Spencer into eating before the game and getting there a little later which always helps.

The fire works after the game were awesome and I think it was Kelan's favorite part, besides the walking peanut man.