Christmas card pictures . . .

I always want that perfect picture to send out with our Christmas card. So, this last Saturday was the day to try. We decided it would be fun to have one taken with our new house in the background:

Take One - as you can see, Ben was a little late running into the picture because he forgot to take off his coat. We all have to be matching you know!

Take Two - we are in Idaho, and the wind decided to kick up. Add that to the freezing cold, and you have a very unhappy Brooklyn.

Take Three - now, a very unhappy Brooklyn with both of us trying to hold her still. So, a no go on this setting.

Take Four - Brooklyn picking her nose - lovely . . .

Take Five - finally!!! And, you can barely tell I am holding down both of Brooklyn's hands. : )

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

Thanksgiving 2009 . . .

We had quite the celebration this year! My grandparents came over from Garden Valley to spend Turkey Day with the family, minus Brett and Erica and Andy. Brooklyn loved playing with them, having new dancing partners, and playing hide and seek with them : ) We spent a lot of time eating, visiting, shopping, playing games, etc. We also went to see The Blind Side on Friday, which was awesome. Loved it! I love this time of year, with all of the yummy food and time with family, not necessarily in that order though. : ) Hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving! Can you believe it's December?

And for your viewing pleasure . . . one morning as we were on our way over to my parents', the song "Down, Down, Down" came on. She just started singing and dancing along, it was so funny. I was way surprised because the only time we listen to that station is when Ben is with us. When it's just me, it's country or nothing. : ) I guess she is liking her daddy's music as well.