Delightful December

December was so “full”…full of delight, full of activity, full of family & friends!  Great memories in this final month of 2012.
               
Odds are you can’t find me in the Lynden Choral Society – singing Handel’s Messiah to start the month of prepping for remembering Christ’s birth!
 
Nate’s official first haircut (thanks to the vacuum), and “Gappy”!
 
We enjoyed celebrating Gram’s 90th with friends & family…and it was great to get together with the RCOA Admin team for 2 banquets.
 
Amy’s Piano students after the recital – and a little DQ treat to follow!
        
Celebrating Aunt Jana’s birthday and my becoming a U.S. Citizen!
 
Spending some great time with the Richerts…and showing off the matching sweaters that were received from Grampy & Granny!
      
The Candlelight service was a blessing – remembering His birth.
 
Story time with Uncle Ben & Auntie Jill…some followed the words, some made modifications to the story in the interest of time.
 
It snowed on Christmas…the kids built a quick snow man and Nate had to wait on his chocolate letter till he turns 1 (January)…the rule.
 
 
Bowling with the Vandenbergs – fun times!

Time to “pack up” – all done before the beginning of 2013!

Thanksgiving (November Part Deux)

We are so thankful for all that God has given us – especially time with family…

After Thanksgiving, we work on some Christmas decorations and prepare for more time with friends & family.


We had a “getaway” in the last week of November – The Great Wolf Lodge – fun times with friends!

November – where did you go?

Our wee tree up front produced enough leaves for the annual “Leaf Pic” – and Nate was happy to give his mommy kisses when the photo-shoot was over. 
         
Ah, the happy distractions, eh, Nate?  Some time at the Seattle Science Centre – another Space Needle picture for the family.
 
Applesauce making – lots of memories.  Including “Trouble”.

October

Can’t think of a catchy title – so let’s get on with the pictures, eh?

It seems like Nate is a mouth-open smiler like his old man.

Who else would like to sit on my lap?  Lots of “cuddles” with “the little man”  Now…onto other family members!
   
Aldergrove’s Wall o Lantern was fun – especially with Charlotte Diamond doing a free concert. 

Nice creativity on the pumpkins, eh?

Lots of fun on the last day of October – onto the next month!