Happy Thanksgiving!

We hope each of you have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving Day tomorrow!

Christmas Decorations

Neighbors are already starting to put up their Christmas decorations!

Yesterday evening, the boys and I took a little stroll to see the sights.
It's fun to see all the lights, snowmen, reindeer, manger scenes, angels, and trees!

YAY! 'Tis the season...already?!!

Snow in the Mountains!

We were met with a fresh dusting of snow as we arrived at our

mountain getaway on Saturday afternoon.

On Sunday, Gary watched the boys so I could take a little hike with Abi.

The sun was just dipping down toward the horizon as we ventured out.
The air was so fresh and crisp;
Abi & I enjoyed our first walk in snow for the season.

My cell phone doesn't quite capture the brilliant colors of the sunset,

but here's one of the better photos.

Winter Wonderland!

Grayson's 18-month Portraits

Grayson and I headed to Sears today while Gordy was at preschool.

Time to get some updated portraits!

These are the proofs e-mailed to me; they're not top quality,

but you can still see how well Grayson posed for the camera.

Grayson noticed this football and basketball as soon as we

entered the studio, and wouldn't let go of them throughout

the entire session.

Again with the football & basketball -- and an adorable smile.

Grayson did a great job!

Such a serious little sweetheart!

We love you, Grayson!

The Little Gym

Monday evening, we went to a special toddler class at The Little Gym.

Dear friends invited us to "Bring a Friend Night," and we had a lot of fun!

Here are Casey and Abigail --

Casey and I used to teach together...and then we had our babies together!

Abi was born the day before Grayson arrived, so we were all at the hospital at the same time.

It's so fun to watch our babies growing together...!

Grayson loved the bubble catching, stomping, and popping activity!

Gordon got to be 'the big kid' at this class, and he really enjoyed
all the equipment and space to explore.

Here are Grayson, Abigail, and Gordon,
playing in what Gordon decided was a 'doughnut.'

What a fun time!

Thank you so much for inviting us, Casey!

Beautiful Sunny Saturday at the Park

We enjoyed a gorgeous day of sunshine in Boise today!

Hope you're all enjoying a lovely weekend!

Celebrating--Chuck E. Cheese Style!

Congratulations to our Big Boy, Gordon!

He is officially potty (and most importantly, poopy) -trained!

We celebrated a great week of no accidents at Chuck E. Cheese on Thursday evening.

Gordy, we are so proud of you!

Having a great time at Chuck E. Cheese, Gordon is proud of his accomplishments too.
Brave little fella -- For the first time, Gordy found the courage to climb up

into the vaulted, tunnel tubes, play gym.

This was the first visit where Grayson really enjoyed participating also.

Here he is, driving a little car.

Oooooo, Wow!
Way to go, Gordon! We are so proud of our little boys! :)