Merry Christmas 2009

Thanks to everyone who sent pictures, cards, or gifts. We had a wonderful day with family and hope you all did, too. Safe travels.

Here are some highlights...

Couldn't help but stop to capture this beautiful shot of Mt. Baker at sunset over the valley.


The stockings all hung by the fire.



Lynnelle could hardly wait.

Gus just wanted to be loved.

Luna wanted...presents! And did she get enough of them.

Lots of hugs, snuggles, and big, cheesey smiles today.

Luna meets her new Glow Worm face to face.

Thanks Auntie Sarah! I love it!

Oh, that was a funny one!

What's it gonna be? What's it gonna be?

Did they plan this? How good are those smiles?

One of many great new books.

THIS THING IS RAD! AND DANGEROUS! MOMMY SAID SOMETHING ABOUT A HELMET. WOW! MY DADDY EVEN GOT A NEW MALLOT TO PUT IT TOGETHER. THANKS GRANDPA PAHL AND GRANDMA TERI!

WOO HOO!!! I CAN'T STEER YET BUT THIS IS FUN!

You better look out now. I got me some new wheels.

Time for a bottle break.

She loves reading with her Oma.

ANOTHER one of those smiles from the girl.

And another...Grandpa time is always happy time.

Time for Auntie Emily and Uncle Pat to head back to Seattle. Thanks for hanging with us today. We love you.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Luna Meet's Luna

Luna has had a fascination with mirrors for quite some time, but for some reason she had a hay day when she "discovered" the full length mirror in our bedroom the other day.

December!

Hey, we're finally posting pictures from the same month they were taken! Woo Hoo!

Here is Luna all bundled up in the sweater Auntie Steph made for her. She's ready to go for a walk.


All we have to say is "cheesy smile" and here you go.


Unlce Bob came for a visit and Luna LOVED his bright red Cornhusker gloves.



Reading a story. So thankful for moments like this.



It's great to have Brian's mom, "Grammy," here with us. We got a little snow and wanted to get a picture of it, but you know Washington in December. It was dark by 4:30. Oh well, it's still a nice pic.


See ya next time!!!

Eating Adventures

Luna is still a pretty good eater. By "good eater" I mean, if she sees you eating, she wants some too. She still hasn't fully mastered the art of eating yet, as these pictures clearly document.

Catching Up....

It has been awhile since we last posted pics - SORRY! It has been crazy busy around here, but that hasn't kept us from having fun (just blogging about it). Here are a few of the things Luna has been up to.....

Luna & Marcus Dance Party

Luna had dinner over at her friend Marcus's house. She wanted to show Marcus how much fun having a little sister will be!I tried to get a picture of the two of them sitting on the couch, but Luna is not a big fan of sitting these days and Marcus just kept laughing at her the whole time.Luna is all about the love lately. She hugs & kisses everyone and everything. Here's a little sugar for her daddy.And of course a hug & kiss for her buddy Marcus before we left for the evening.
Luna is a full-fledged toddler now...no more baby!

Luna LOVES the swings at Cornwall Park

...and of course the slide!

Luna hasn't figured out that licking the play equipment is a bit gross.

Hanging out with her doggie

Happy Halloween!

Another late arrival due to snow and ice. I'm taking the opportunity to add to the blog. I hope you're all doing well and surviving the holidays. Only two weeks of it left!

Having fun with mommy.


Let's get there already!


Must touch concrete!

Stairs! Must run to the stairs!

What do I do with this?

Must touch bricks!

Luna fan club gathering.


Thanks for coming up to visit us Rod and Jim. We hope you had a great time and hope to see you again soon.


Posing with Uncle Bob.


Admiring Sarah's art gallery.


Okay, gotta take a break. What can I touch next?


Uncle Bob's neighbor's house. Needless to say, he goes all out.


No, these aren't Christmas lights. It's Halloween, remember?


Neighbor Jim and Luna.

Uh...yes. that's a beef tongue.