Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Thanksgiving 2011

We have so much to be thankful for this year!

Mikayla is beautiful and healthy.  James is growing and such a happy boy.  Matt and I are incredibly blessed!

We enjoyed another Thanksgiving in sunny Arizona with the Knight family.  We had perfect weather and the kids had the best time playing and swimming.

Family memories were made for sure!


Big thanks to Uncle Dale and Aunt Courtney for hosting the ever-crazy clan!

Black and Whites

A few shots from one of my many photo sessions with Mikayla!

She has the most beautiful eyes!



Of course, more smiles at Mom!

Love this little one!

Monday, December 5, 2011

Sleeping Beauty

And yes, she is a Packers fan- like her Daddy!

Pretend Play

James loves to talk on the cell phone.  

His expressions crack me up, he's always laughing or smiling or making gestures with his hands.

So animated!

The other day I noticed him giving baby sister a turn on the phone. 


Looks like we'll have two kiddos hogging the phone someday!

Curious George

Curious George is one of James' favorite shows.

Looks like Kona enjoys it just as much!


These two are so funny together!

Northport, WA

We headed to Northport last month for a hunting trip with Dad.

Matt has been going to Northport for years and it was time for the annual hunt, but after his bird hunting trip we decided that everyone would enjoy the weekend much more if we went as a family!

So we packed the kids up and headed out for Mikayla's first camping trip- just two months old!

James prefers to be behind the steering wheel when it comes to roadtrips!

Camping is family time. Sure makes for a crowded bed!

While Matt was out on the hunt, we enjoyed tasty meals...


Playing with Kona...

Stickers...


(Notice James felt Mikayla wanted stickers on her face too)

And card games too!

It's safe to say that Mikayla had a blast. 
She's my smiley little angel!



In between hunts the kids bundled up...


... Ready to enjoy...

Our first snow of the season!



Special memories made.

Learning how to make campfires.

Such a gorgeous setting at our campsite!


Winter is beautiful!


Back in the camper, Mikayla enjoyed a warm bath.

After James' bath, he wanted to take a peek outside...

Mom got a peek of something else!  
He will thank me for this picture in 15 years...

In a few years the kiddos will be enjoying their bunk beds!

I love camping with these two!

As always, there were plenty of kisses for baby M on the trip.

And James is always there to help Mom clean!


What a great weekend!

Mom's Little Helper

I hope he always enjoys chores this much!

Notice how upset he is when Mom turns the vacuum off!