Christmas Eve

Christmas Recitals

The kids participated in two Christmas recitals this year, Mrs. Haning's piano recital and the recital Alison and I had for our students.  It was Megan's first time performing and Jordan's first time on the cello.  Love hearing these budding musicians....

 

Decoraing and undecorating the tree....

We had a lot of fun decorating the tree this year and Austin (aka: wrecking ball) did his best at "undecorating" it.  We ended up moving all of the ornaments to the top half of the tree, but I guess I underestimated his reach and determination, because 1 ornament didn't make it through the season.  I saw him snatch it off the tree and with a triumphant look on his face he went running out of the living room with it raised above his head.  As you can see, I didn't catch him in time.  After it smashed, he started clapping his hands and gave me this look that said, "Check out what I did!!!!" Good thing he's so cute.... 

 

 

Scout Campout

Jordan tagged along with Andrew for a teacher's quorum campout to Fort Warden, as I was dealing with a croupy baby and wasn't feeling well myself.  Jordan had a great time and was no trouble to have along, as there were no long hikes, just mainly exploring the cool remains of a fort. 

 

 

Thanksgiving in Yakima

The Bolles family gathered at Jordan's new place in Yakima for Thanksgiving, as it is the only house big enough to fit us all.  It was a great time had by all, getting off to a good start by a grand feast followed by the Seahawks creaming the 49ers.  We had a talent show (where I unleashed my inner-Ariel and belted out "Part of your World"),  had a family dance, went to an indoor play park, played games, did puzzles, ate lots of good food and laughed our heads off.  I love these family gatherings and how well all the cousins get along and how much fun they have together.  It was indeed a Happy Thanksgiving!!! 

 

Happy Halloween

This was the first year Jordan carved his whole pumpkin

As you can see, Megan still gets a little help

Tron and a princess heading out for the night.  We went to a carnival at the high school where they played fun games and got a ton of candy

Busy Baby

"Is there something on my face?"

Everybody loves Austin

Andrew has always loved taking pictures of messy babies in their high chair...maybe because it's easier when they're sitting still in one spot....here's one of MANY such pictures we have stored on the computer.

This little guy has a new nickname around here...wrecking ball. His full-time job is scooting around the house with a very serious look on his face and getting into anything and everything that gets in his way. He knows all the "hot" spots...this cupboard is one of his favorites. As you can see from this picture he his always very pleased with himself when I find him, like "Look at me Mom!! Look at what I did!! Aren't I awesome?" October 21, 2014

"Wake up, sissy!!!!"

Mischief!!!

I don't think a cluttered floor has ever been such a beautiful sight. It's been a rough week....urgent care visit, a visit to the ER, croup, ear infection, steroids, antibiotics, lots of time spent sitting in a steamy bathroom and bundled up on the front porch, 4 sleepless nights lying on his bedroom floor to make sure I could hear his silent crying. Needless to say, it's been rough, but by the look of this floor (and the fact that he took his first steps today) I believe we are on the mend.  November 12, 2014