radiate 08

headphones

we are in d.c. this week at radiate 08, where the boys are leading worship. we found these headphones at a music store and it's been great being able to enjoy the worship with owen. lets just say the music is LOUD. it took about 20min of crying and arguing before owen began to understand that the headphones were not to be removed. i told him that if he did, his ears would bleed and fall off. that ended the discussion.

brandywine creek state park

the weather was so great yesterday that we had to get out of the house. we packed a lunch and had an awesome time exploring the woods.

treatment

this is what we do after having a real christmas tree for a week. this is why we have to run in slow motion. this is why we have watched horton hears a who 5 times this weekend. this is why play doh is a great activity. this is why we havn't been outside in three days. today we are getting out of this house!

Free Tree!!!

so our tree is now becoming a free tree! we've figured out that since owen has been coughing and sneezing, and in general, a big snot ball, he must be allergic to the tree! it makes complete sense now. last year around christmas time he became incredibly sick and we just couldn't figure out why. i feel like we are heading down that same path, so tonight the ornaments come off, but i'll keep the lights on it. what a deal! you dont even have to string the lights. and tomorrow i will head to lowes and get a *gasp* fake tree.

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5.2 second tree

we literally picked this tree out in 5.2 seconds at bethany farm, out off of rt.82 and fairview rd. every year we choose a tree there and have always had a great time. this year we decided to go this past sunday, and it was freezing cold! the wind was whipping and we were not happy. so as soon as i said "that one!", i hopped back into the car with owen and we waited while brian paid and loaded it onto the car. 5.2 seconds ended up meaning 20 min of tree shaping.