Pre-Christmas and a Fort

We FINALLY put up the tree on Thursday. Haven helped put on some of the Christmas ornaments. Now she takes them all off.

We have been talking about going to see the lights in Eureka Missouri for a few years now. This year we went. A little pricey we thought, so we are good for the next few years. They had a ton of lights, but some of the cut-outs were a bit cheesy and some downright disturbing :o) Haven enjoyed herself, so it was worth it.

Daddy and Haven made their first blanket and chair fort tonight.

Annual KC Christmas

Last weekend we went to the KC suburbs for my annual GNO Christmas party. We stayed with my cousins. It was great because they had a very kid friendly house. They have two grandchildren close to Haven and Levi's ages.

Levi has the cutest smile!

My cousin had her grandchildren over (my third cousins) and Haven got to participate in Christmas Cookie decorating.

Levi doing what he does best. Slobber and drool all over toys. We were at my friend Carla's house. She has three boys.

Here is Carter. He is around 14 months old.

Haven was around boys all weekend long! Carla and I always tease about which brother she will pick. Keagen or Jackson, and now Carter.

We were able to spend some time with my former roommate Rachel. She also has a little boy. I missed the picture, but they were actually interacting for a while. That was the first time I saw Haven playing and talking with a child her age. Usually they play separate.

We were able to attend Jackson's 4th Birthday Party. It was Diego and Dora theme. Perfect for Haven who loves Dora.

They jumped on the rocks and had to pick up a ducky.

They caught their star.

They went through (over and over and over) the dark tunnel.

Over candy mountain and then they hunted down the final prize. I really want to try this theme for Haven's third birthday.