Getting in the Christmas spirit

We are definitely getting in the Christmas spirit around here and the girls are loving it. Last Friday we went with my parents in Nebraska to pick out their Christmas tree at the tree farm, and then decorated it. The girls loved that and especially watching my dad's old train that goes around it. Then yesterday we picked out our own tree at Rum River Tree Farm. I love that we have our own little traditions now. We always get a fresh tree at Rum River (we used to cut our own but lately have gotten one pre-cut), then that night we decorate it with "Evie Christmas" playing in the background and with hot apple cider to drink. Each year we pick out a new ornament for each of the girls, which is something my mom always does as well. When we moved out she then gave us our ornaments. Today we got out the rest of the Christmas decorations -- snowmen, stockings, nativity scene, etc.

But first, here are some pictures of our time in Nebraska for Thanksgiving last week.
Here we are in our cornfield:

Getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner:

Mmm, everything was delicious!

One day we took the girls to an indoor play area. They had everything from a foam pit. . .

to a ball pit. . .

to climbing structures with very fast slides. . .

to giant blocks. . .

to giant inflatables. . .
and even a basketball court!

We had a great Thanksgiving and now we are excited for the Christmas season!