Family, Christmas and Fun

So... I'm a little embarrassed it's taken me so long to make a post. I haven't forgotten, just been super busy. December was a fast and furious month for us. Kylan continues to love school and has made some special friends. His BFF is still Colton and his other special friend, Grace. I think it's his first crush :) She is the only one Kylan will hug first thing when he enters his class and he is frequently found snuggling on the pillows reading books with her. It is so sweet. As for Steve and I- we are both busy enjoying work. I LOVE my third grade class this year and I am learning a lot each week. Steve is super busy at work and doing well. In the fall he earned an award for exemplary sales in his division (Don't tell him I bragged, he'd be embarrassed).
Now onto the pics...

Decorating the tree-this one spot got LOTS of ornaments and was sagging by the end.

The Fortiers have Santa come over every year for cookies and story time. This year Kylan didn't want to sit on Santa's lap but preferred to tell him he wanted "toy story" for christmas from the side.

Watching the Fire Truck Light Parade with the Fortiers. Kylan, Matthew and Logan got very excited to watch the big trucks roll by all decked out in lights.
So glad cousins Nathan and Jason could come for Christmas this year! Kylan had a great time playing with them.

Great Grandma and Granddad watching the kids open presents- fun chaos!

Christmas morning- The Dreschels stayed with us. Kylan and Sadie waking up to see if Santa came.

Checking out the loot Santa left.

Eating the crumbs that Santa left behind- Kylan said "Santa was hungry!!"

Grandma Griffin made gingerbread houses with her grandkids- Kylan's turned out so cute! We were impressed that so much candy actually made it to the house!
Wishing you and your family a blessed new year!

Tractors, pumpkins, and a cowboy

What a busy October! Here's what we have been up to lately:

We visited Grandma and Papa in Klamath Falls and went to the annual Potato festival in Merrill. We got to see aunts, uncles, cousins and really learn how to collect as much candy as possible at a parade. Thanks Grandma.

Waiting for the parade to start

Riding in Papa's tractor was a big part of the weekend.

Helping with the leaves in the backyard. It doesn't look like it, but Kylan actually is a good helper and helped stuff 6 bags full.

Auntie Katie and Uncle Rick come to visit. We carved pumpkins and played with the guts. Kylan said "yuck".

A Ferry family tradition for Halloween- tying donuts onto strings and then seeing who could eat theirs first. Uncle Rick won- we think its because he has a height advantage.

Kylan had no problem devouring his.

We went to the pumpkin patch. Kylan running through the hay maze.

Giddy up! Our cowboy for Halloween.

Trick or Treating at Grandma and Papa's house. Kylan really figured out what it took to get candy. Say a few simple words and people would dump treats in your bucket. He could have done it all night. Too bad mom hid the candy the next day...

Fall

A few weeks ago we headed out to watch the ducks (not real!) being dumped into the river for the annual rotary duck race. What a sight! We also got a few fall pictures along the way.

Back to School

First day of school! This year Kylan is in Ms. Fawn's class. Thankfully his best buddy, Colton moved up this summer as well. He loves school and runs into class the moment he can. He barely gives a wave goodbye. As for me, I am teaching 3rd grade this year. I have a great group of kids! The only bummer is I have been putting in lots of extra hours trying to remember 3rd grade material ( from when I taught it 3 yrs. ago).


Go Ducks! We went to the Missouri St. game and enjoyed watching the ducks get a big win.

End of Summer

Here is a quick photo recap of the end of our summer- It went way too fast!!

First Em's game- Kylan wasn't into the game so much as he was into the mascot "Sluggo". He still talks about him.

Kylan's first night in his big boy bed!

Annual Gasser campout

Uncle Jaron and aunt Carly get Married!!

Petting Uncle Jaron's ducks and chickens