Christmas Time ~ Five Seasons

We went to the Five Seasons Family Christmas party. The kids really enjoy it and it's great because the line for Santa isn't very long, unlike the one at the mall. 

Our friend's, The Iacovone's, invited the boys to their children's Christmas party. Santa let Gabe and I tell him what we wanted for Christmas.

 Our last Christmas here in Ohio. Bittersweet.

Wintertime in Ohio

 Celebrating Dad's birthday...with a homemade cake and homemade chocolate frosting...

 He didn't get the gift he wanted...LOL!

 Celebrating Ryan's birthday...Star Wars style...

Brothers...

After our trip to Connecticut, our friend Milo the Christmas Elf on the Shelf showed up. He's here to keep on eye on the kiddos between now and Christmas morning.

Thanksgiving in Connecticut

 For some reason this is the only photo I can find from this trip to Connecticut :-(

Last Hike of the Year ~ John Bryan State Park

Festival, Young's Dairy Pumpkin Patch & Halloween

This is where I was when I got the phone call from Gabe saying we're going to Germany!!!
I was more than excited...I couldn't wait t tell everyone we knew. It was my dream to live in Germany!

Playing In the Leaves

 Love this time of year!

 Dman as Superman...

:D