2011 Visit to Santa

2011 proved to be a much better visit to Santa! I think reading the Polar Express MANY times helped--he really believes in the magic of the "silver bell." It is even what he asked for xmas! He left saying, "mommy, I got to meet the "real" Santa!" I love seeing and experiencing christmas through his eyes this year--so magical! Keaton had just finished eating, and didn't even have time to burp by the time they needed her for the pic--thus the totally confused look! at least its not screaming!

sharing his "secret" wish with santa~

Visiting the Teddy Bear xmas suite at the Fairmont with Bowdin and Henrick-- our buddies (yes, note the matching kids--we shopped together!)

Keaton's baptism

Porter got to carry the first advent candle down! loved it!

Thanksgiving at Whidbey

carving the turkey with Gidi~

storytime!

cousin bathtime

playing on the beach

smiles!

more storytime....

making pancakes

cousin pics with siti and gidi!

Happy Halloween

First Halloween with two kiddos~ such fun! 5 straight days of putting on their costumes for some type of festivity! People loved the costume pairing: The UPS Guy and his package! Porter got into trick-or-treating but didn't get the candy was his--we have enjoyed some great treats as a result! I love those two--

People kept saying, "I love your package," (talking about his box) and Porter would respond, "her name is Keaton." precious

my favorite Halloween pic!

Halloween Party 2011!

Keaton is 4 months~

Wow has the time gone by fast!!! Keaton turned 4 months on October 21st! she is getting quite the personality--always happy, lots of big smiles and loves to laugh!

almost sitting up!!

Trip to Fox Hollow Farm with Mimi!

Meg (mimi) and I took the kids out to Fox Hollow Farms for some fall festivities-it was perfect--great for young kids! love fall!

Walla Walla in the RV!

Two weeks ago we rented and RV with the Adamson's (Tio and Tia to porter and keaton) and went to Walla Walla for our annual trip! Cruising in the RV was awesome--porter napped in the back bed, potty training onboard, snacks and games, and able to feed Keaton all without stopping! lots of wine storage and of course room to store our food for our daily picnics! The kids were troopers--start em early!

is this our future?!?

lots of fun on the blanket outside the wineries--porter kept his sis company!

Picnic time!

Met Meg and Travis there (their new home) and they came wine tasting with us for the day!

fall hikes in Colorado!