Getting Ready for Christmas

Last week was a cold, snowy week here in Seattle. School was cancelled all week (yes - that's how we roll here in Seattle). We ended up setting up the Christmas tree already since we were snowbound. Edison had a fantastic time decorating the tree - he adored the putting up the ornaments but only put them into one little area on the tree - go figure.


We went for a few walks in the snow. It is really fun to go through the golf course which gets taken over by sledding. Edison ended up falling asleep and looked completely peaceful.


We were able to get out of the house by Thanksgiving. My aunt Kirstie had a wonderful meal for us all. Nana had a great time with Charlotte.


Edison put on his Home Depot apron to help make cookies - or should I say "cookoos?" (that is Edison speak)


Our friends, Matt & Jill invited us to the Seahawks game on Sunday. We had a great time. Thanks for babysitting, Nana! Oh - did I mention that they were Kansas City fans? Eben even made his own sweatshirt to support KC QB Matt Cassel. I had to represent for the Seahawks.


The stadium was beautiful and it was fun to explore.


There were great views of the city and the Puget Sound from the stadium.

Snow Days

Two kids clowning with spoons.


Charlotte is eating: rice cereal, bananas, sweet potatoes and avocado now. She's doing great with it.


We have had snow days Mon, Tues, and Weds this week. We went for a walk this afternoon, got the kids all bundled up. Edison loves getting in the photo with Charlotte.


Here's a photo from our arrival back to the house. Note how cute Charlotte's kitten mittens are - ha ha! So intent on the hands.


She loves her Exersaucer.

Playing Around

The kids are playing together a little now that Charlotte can hang out on her tummy and turn this way and that. No crawling yet, though.
She's been eating a lot of rice cereal, but really like the banana and sweet potatoes she had today.
Had to take this picture of the cute outfit - I Love Cats. Thanks Jennie & Chrys!
Charlotte loves tummy time these days - and I can't get over those baby blues!
With the kids tonight - nothing quite like having a baby fall asleep in your arms.

November - Birthday Party

Charlotte now regularly sits in the high chair and eats rice cereal. She can't really sit up straight very well, so she leans to her left a lot. She is also still working on actually swallowing the food. But she seems to really like having her own seat at the table.


We had a family birthday party on Saturday for my grandmother, mom, and Eben - all of whom had birthdays in the past two weeks. What is it with me and Scorpios?!


Edison was giddy with excitement and anticipation for the eating of the birthday cake. He was actually giggling in little uncontrollable bursts when it was mentioned and when he finally got a piece to eat. It was wonderful of Eben's Aunt Beth to make the long drive up for the occasion and meet Charlotte..


Charlotte with her Auntie Kirstie.


Charlotte looking beautiful in her crib. She now likes to sleep on her stomach. I can't keep her in a sleep sack (sleeping bag with arm holes) because she gets all bunched up in it - she likes to move and roll around. She is much happier (and doesn't wake me up as much) in warm jammies that allow for lots of motion.