Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

For those of you outside of the NW... we have had snow falling all week!! It's incredible! Amazing! It reminds me of childhood in Northern Virginia and I'm loving it. If we could have snow more often in Portland, it would be so wonderful. It has been snowing non-stop all day long. 

Here are a few shots of the evening. 

 

"Wow... look at my tracks, Mommy"

These pictures were taken prior to the family participating in snow angle making.  Drew even got Miles to do snow pencils (rolling round and round in the snow).  Miles didn't really mind having his face snow covered.  He was totally enjoying it!

Of course, we end each snow play session with hot chocolate and one mini marshmallow.  : 0

The Baby Elephant

We could go to the zoo every week just to watch the baby elephant prance around it's living area. This trip included my mother who visited for a few days at Thanksgiving.  

Look at his tiny trunk compared to his mothers.  

So little... but still over 500 pounds! 

My Own August Rush

Miles LOVES to play the guitar. And his style sounds just like that boy from the movie August Rush! (well, almost). On this particular day, as soon as he got out of the shower... boom, there he was strumming away.  I quickly snapped a few pics to remember these moments. 

 

This is probably the only time you'll see naked pictures of my 2 1/2 year old on the blog, but I thought I'd share this one.  : ) 

Cousin Fun

Miles & Mommy (Christopher too) really enjoy getting together with our cousins Mom Lisa, Marin and Madeline. We spent one day at the zoo and the next fishing (where we caught two fish: Larry and Jerry).

Sweet Hugs

This was Jerry

Thanksgiving

I just love Thanksgiving because normally it means time with family (and delicious food!). This year was wonderful as we had grandma's, a grandpa, an aunt, and Drew's brothers families over for a nice meal.  We managed to have 10 people sleeping here comfortably that week (at least we didn't hear any complaints) and eat at one table for our Thanksgiving dinner. : )

(these dinner table pictures never turn out great)