Blessed...

We are so wonderfully blessed. It is truly amazing to me how one family can be so incredibly lucky. We have such wonderful family and friends. We spent Thanksgiving with Toddy and his side of the family. It was totally relaxed and laid back- just our style. Before we dined on turkey and the works we took a very short family hike. McKinley was horribly cranky (due to a diaper rash we later found out) so our aerobic exercise was limited to a 1/2 hour or so.

We just returned from the annual seafood feast at Craig & Nancy's. It was amazing to say the least. There is nothing like fresh crab, tuna & oysters. Not to mention the pies, salads and horvy-dorvy's. It was so fun!!

We have added an infant to our family. Lucy, our new PUPPY was welcomed into our family today. McKinley is absolutely thrilled to have a "baby" and would not leave poor Lucy alone. She even pushed her in the stroller. Lucy was a good sport:)

Our family wishes you the best during the next few weeks of holiday madness. Remember what is truly important---FAMILY & FRIENDS!

Learning Curve...

McKinley is quite messy when she eats...click on the picture for a close up.
This picture was taken yesterday...naked with snow boots = future blackmail:)

Snow Camping...

Tyler and I went camping with Brent & Hailey Saturday night. We slept in our tent that was on about 4-5" of snow. We had a great time and enjoy the outdoors so much!

Flashback...

This picture was taken last November. We can't believe how quickly the time goes.

Have a fun and safe weekend. TGIF!

Recipe of the Week...

http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food/2007-12-01/Easy-No-Knead-Dutch-Oven-Crusty-Bread.aspx

Here is that FAB dutch oven bread recipe. Seriously, it is sooo easy and sooo good! Please give it a whirl!

First REAL haircut...

McKinley had her first real haircut yesterday. She needed it desperately! After her appointment we took Granny P to Seattle for her doctor appt. It went well and we had a great time shopping afterwards in N Bend.

Graduation to a Booster...

McKinley has been a royal pain in the rear when it comes to mealtime. She has figured out the latches on her highchair and stands up all the time. Recently, she has been wanting to sit with us at the bar instead of her highchair...so we retired the highchair and have moved up a notch to the booster. She loves it and has been good at mealtime ever since.

Kids!