Sweets and bittersweets

Cookie Cousins

Henry and Katie sat under the Christmas tree eating cookies on the morning Katie and her family took off for the East Coast.

The three soon to be Virginians. Rowie showing me his cookie.

Hugs and Snuggles

I wanted to take pictures all morning of these guys. Krystle bought Kate a baby Cinderella doll. It amazingly resembles her. So blonde and cute.

Katie likes her uncles. Hayden was there as the first member of our family to see and hold her. Just like he was for Evie a few weeks ago.

Rowan adores Hayden and Cam! He has had many good times with "the Uncles".

I think Evie is in good hands with her parents, her big brother and this big sister. A baby can not have too many people that love her in her life.

Sometimes a little sugar helps

We have had the occasional doughnut feast with Lys and Logan. So this morning I swung by Helen Bernhardt on my way to pick up Harlan. The Melissa and Doug doughnuts look almost as good as the real ones. A sugar binge may not solve my problems but it makes them manageable for a bit.

Starting the Relocation Vacation

The rig was packed very efficiently for the needs of all 5 occupants. I'm excited for all of the new things ahead for these guys but it's going to be hard not having them just up the road!

God's blessings on their travels and their settling in.

Birthday Surprise

My sister, Kara sent me a birthday card and package from Copper World. It's a real cottonwood leaf that has been transformed into a beautiful ornament. Pretty appropriate for someone named Tammy. Now I can see one as well as hear them!

Thanks Kara!!!

Cherise with hers and me with mine

It's quiet around the house with the 4 grands spending time with their Granny and Pa for part of their school break. It's just Hayden, Cameron and Cherise's family here. We got out of the house for a bit and went to our favorite Grand Central location. Hayden had a vanilla latte for the first time and loved it.

They do have good coffee there. And shortbread as Henry and I found out.

Anabelle didn't get any goodies. But she is so sweet she doesn't need to get sweeter!

Trying to convince these kids to move closer to Portland but so far they are pretty happy where they are for now. They'll just have to plan for more gas money in their budget for 2012.