Can't believe Christmas is almost here!

 A few weeks ago Eric and I got to go with our friends the Cardons, Ashley and her kids Cal and Tinsley, to the Milwaukee Zoo. Let me tell you, it is awesome! There are tons of animals and it is huge! Way bigger than the one we were used to in Utah. It was pretty chilly, but Eric held up really well and looked at the animals way more than I expected! I was a slacker though and forgot to take pictures of all of us together. We're grateful for fun new friends and excited to hang out with them some more!

Eric's face when he saw the elephant

Perfect timing, it started peeing right after I took this one

Cal and Eric-so cute together

Eric and mommy

I love this little man

Happy Thanksgiving! Sadly, the only picture I remembered to take

Helping decorate the tree the day after Thanksgiving

 Our friends Jack and Diana took us to the Domes. They are three domes--one has a tropical habitat, one is desert, and the third one they are always changing. This time we went it was a Christmas display with tons of different poinsettia plants.

Eric and Jack in Santa's sleigh

These were the best pictures we could get before they dove right back out

Eric loved all the plants

So fascinated

Rockin' his Christmas jammies

Look how long my hair is!

Cheeser

He just started this little grin where he scrunches up his nose-too cute

Candy cane bliss

When Tanner was little, he loved Christmas so much, his family called him Christmas boy. We are so excited now to have a little Christmas boy of our own! I think he looks excited, don't you? We are trying to soak up all of this holiday season and enjoy every minute, despite Tanner's crazy school schedule. We are so thankful for our many blessings and our wonderful friends and family. And most of all for our Savior Jesus Christ and the opportunity we have to celebrate his birth and his Atonement for us. We leave for Utah in 11 days and are so excited to spend this special time with our families and loved ones!