The Clem Clan

Black Friday!

Merry Christmas!

The only way I got him on Santa's lap was with the promise of a train ride

Or two...

On Black Friday, we did something different this year...
instead of hitting any stores in the mall
we went tree shopping!

Julie even came down to help us out!

It was the first time Landon and I have had the opportunity to choose our own tree from a tree farm!

We scoped it out while we were on the "sleigh" ride (with no snow)!

This how it's done daddy?!?

Landon looks so tough!

Why does Landon want the smallest tree he can find? I guess it is just his size!

After much debate, we all chose this tree! Our perfect Christmas tree :)

It's cut and we are ready to load it on top of our car!

According to Landon, this was the best part of the entire day.
TRAINS!!!
He just touched it as it steamed by ;)

Even Thomas was there!

Should we have selected this tree?

Only if Julie chops it down :)

And much, much later that night...

*I kept Julie up until 2:45 decorating this tree. I just can't leave a project unfinished!*
Did I mention that we also made cookies, a gingerbread house, an igloo, soup, hot coco and purchased everything needed to make a second Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow? (Tired yet?)

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!

Thanks for the wonderful day Tim, Julie and Landon :)

Look forward to Mom, Grandpa & Grandmas visit tomorrow evening. Now it is time for sleep!

Easter

The downtown egg hunt was packed!Do you see this crowd!?! All of these people lined up for the 0-3 round of the egg hunt. Crazy...
Landon was not a fan of the Easter Bunny by the way. He froze as soon as he spotted him and quickly pulled me in the other direction.

When is the egg hunt going to begin?

Take some time to stop and smell the tulips!

And a photo or two or three or more...

Landon gets the biggest grin whenever he has the opportunity to run around!

Up the stairs, down the ramp and back again. Delightful!

Daddy had class all morning. As soon as he came home we took full advantage of a sunny day and family time :)

Thanks Auntie Erinn for the matching shirts! Isn't this precious!!!

**Kiss**

Since Landon only got two eggs at both of the egg hunts we went to previously (DMU and downtown hunt) we decided that he could use some more practice. No, I just wanted Landon to be able to find some eggs without getting trampled :)

50+ eggs in our yard all for Landon!

Did you see what the Easter Bunny gave Landon? What a hit!

I'm not sure who had more fun?!!

Walks around the lake are great! This reminds us of MN at Lake Harriet! :)

Yes, I was there :)

Gotta love the playground!

Daddy helps Landon!

Weeeeeee!!!

Snack time!

Happy Easter!

Food!!!

Yogurt is my absolute favorite!

Sunny Days & 80 Degrees!

As soon as we woke up and saw the sunlight streaming in through the blinds. I knew we were going to spend as much time as possible outdoors.We dusted off the summer boxes from the basement... pulled out our shorts, Landon practically jumped into his swimming diapers, the kiddie pool was blown-up, sand toys were brought out, and we turned on the trusty garden hose!

The dogs enjoyed some much needed baths despite the chilly hose water. They soaked up the sun and enjoyed the fresh air.