Santa Claus is coming to town
I took Garrett with me to do some last minute shopping at Fred Meyers. In spite of the fact that we grabbed a helium balloon on our way in to the store, by the time we were finished he was beyond naptime and inconsolable. This melt down was in the checkout line. Thankfully every one of the checkers know us and know he is usually a pretty happy camper.
Hanging out on Christmas eve visiting with Krystle and Nate. Getting ready for new jammies and visions of sugar plums and a visit from St Nick.
Anabelle looks like she is a little distressed about this, her first Christmas. Maybe she is just tired of me putting goofy hats on her. She is a cute little elf though.
Christmas Morning!
Anabelle gifted Grampa with her version of a full body massage.
Every 17 year old driver needs a talking mustache key chain.
Christmas Brunch at IHOP
We were a small group for our Christmas breakfast out. Logan and Alyssa's were in Sisters with his parents and the locals were at their own homes until later in the day. Henry was kept occupied by technology and old fashioned crayons and paper.
Anabelle was so sweet and patient in her carseat.
Back at the homestead...
Krystle, Cherise, Courtney, and Alyssa posing in their new scarves and t-shirts we gave them. What a colorful bunch!
Early morning on Boxing Day
Anabelle was cooing quietly on the floor by the Christmas tree so I put Evelyn down there too. Cherise made me stop taking pictures because the flash is so bright. I'm sure they were both seeing dots by the time I got a "good picture".
Time for ZOOLIGHTS!
Anabelle and Aunty Coco bundled up and ready to roll.
We got there just before 4 o'clock. It was starting to get dusky. I made the group stop for a photo before it got dark.
Logan and Lyssa's little family group. This was the eve of their big relocation vacation. I'm happy they had a good time at the zoo with us.
Jess and his sweet big boy waiting in line for the train. Wyatt is growing up so fast. Hopefully he doesn't grow out of this tender nature.
These lights were beyond the train car that we were waiting to board.
We got to ride in the very last car. Our three boys sat together.
Crazy kids in the next seat.
The rest of us squished into three more rows of seats.
Africafe... another tradition
We have stopped to get hot chocolate and fries for the kids every time we've gone to Zoolights. Last night was 17 hot chocolates and 10 orders of fries for the 21 of us. Kate and Garrett shared fries with their families.
Here's a virtual trip to Oregon Zoolights
View of the concert lawn from the Africafe balcony.
Rowan and Garrett in the glow of the fence light.
Wyatt feeding the moose.
Garden at the farm.
Various critters in the barnyard.
I love the cascading white lights on the fir trees. They do such a great job. I'm sure it takes thousands of man hours to bring this thing to fruition. It is provided many fond Holiday memories for our family.
Thanks for another great year!
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