Quick Christmas Update

Our tradition is to get our Christmas tree a day or two after Thanksgiving.  This year was no different.  Makenna was super excited to help pick the tree this year.  She helped “carry” it in, hang the lights, and she helped decorate it too. 

Here she is in her pajamas outside, being her silly self.

Makenna has been extra cuddly lately.  We think it is because of the colder weather.  She has always preferred to be really warm.

Here we are taking Christmas card pictures at Mom and Dad’s.  We decided to not do Christmas cards this year, since we will have baby announcements coming out sometime between March and June.

This dress was picked out by her Bampa.

Makenna’s trip to Christmas in the Park was quite fun.  We went with Will, Jenny, Grant, Ashley, Kyle, and Heather.  She was very interested in everything.

Uncle Kyle wanted to take her on the carousel ride.  She was a little scared at first but ended with all smiles.

Here’s the whole gang on our way out of the park. 

This time of year is fairly busy so this probably be our last update for a few weeks, at least.   Merry Christmas!

From Airplanes to Hammin’ it Up!

Last month we were able to spend some time in Tahoe with my parents.  The Tahoe airport was having an air show with all kinds of planes and helicopters.  Makenna is currently obsessed with airplanes so we thought that she would love to go and see them up close.  She LOVED it!  She wanted to touch all the planes and was all smiles, even though it was windy and cold.

We were able to go inside this HUGE plane. 

Drew and Makenna inside an army helicopter.

She literally wanted to run up and touch each plane and helicopter.

Drew and Dad got to climb into a Harrier, also known as “the widow-maker”.  They don’t make this kind of plane anymore because if the pilot makes a sudden move at a certain speed the plane will flip and the pilot’s neck is snapped in the process.  Yikes!

 

Makenna was so cold by the end that she was happy to zip into Daddy’s jacket.

Makenna at the park in Tahoe.

 

Makenna loves to play dress up.  She has a special drawer full of recycled accessories and such.

 

This is her “B.B.”…it goes everywhere with her.

We went to the beach in Tahoe too.  The water was freezing.  Makenna went in up to her ankles but had a lot of fun throwing rocks into the lake.

On the walk home we noticed a jack rabbit run under this platform.  Drew and Makenna are trying to see it.

Makenna got on Bampa’s ATV.  They were both “acting” scared, even though Makenna really was.

 

Introducing Bria.  This is an adorable little three month old that Makenna and I help watch four days a week.  Makenna adores her, she wants to give her kisses all the time. 

 

Makenna was invited to The Little Gym by her friend Tyler.  She loved it.  They get to do gymnastic-y type things, sing songs, play with balls, and have a ton of fun.  At the end of the class the teacher puts a stamp on their hands, feet, and their tummy.  Makenna was so excited about her stamps!!!

Here is Makenna practicing her “big sis” skills and reading to Bria.  Too adorable!

She had a scabbed over boo-boo on her foot that she just noticed, and she decided to give herself a kiss to make it “feel better”.

The newest addition to our dress-up collection.

Makenna just being a ham!

Five Year Getaway

This year Drew and I celebrated 5 years of marriage.  Wow!  It seems so long, but it really flew by.  We now have a beautiful daughter who will be two in 3 months, Drew has an amazing job, I am living my dream job of being a stay-at-home mommy (or mama as Makenna is stuck saying), we have wonderful family and friends, and are truly blessed.  I love this man more today then I did when I married him, and we have for sure have had some ups and downs along the way.  This past weekend we were able to get away to Seascape near Aptos and Monterey Bay.  It was absolutely beautiful and relaxing.  Our room was complete with kitchen and fireplace… Our view and background noise was of the ocean… We spent the evening going on a walk and explore the surrounding hotel, playing scrabble and eating pizza on the balcony, and watching a movie in bed.  The next day we had breakfast on the balcony while watching deer and dolphins, went to the Mystery Spot (but never went in), had ice cream at Marianne’s, sat on the beach for a few hours and read some books, played a few card games, and people watched, oh and took a nap, went to a yummy restaurant for dinner, and played some more board games.  On our way home we stopped at Lighthouse State Park and Natural Bridges for some beautiful views.  It was totally relaxing and a much needed break from life.