Tubing at Snoqualmie Pass

We went tubing at Snoqualmie Pass--what a blast! It was beautiful on the mountain. They had oversold the time slot we had paid for, so we went to lunch, at the lodge, and then went to a later session. It was perfect weather and didn't start snowing on us until we were just about done tubing.
Auntie Debbie had flown in the day before too, so she was able to come with us!
I think I went down the hill twice and then was too tired to do it anymore (tubing is hard work!). Mcayden went a couple more times with his daddy and auntie. Then, he fell asleep in the tube as it began snowing! It was so cute--he was exhausted!

Christmas Eve Tradition

We started a family tradition two years ago where we go to the Metropolitian Grill in Seattle for a nice dinner on Christmas Eve. Following dinner we head to the Space Needle and look at the city lights. It is such a nice tradition. The Met has incredible food and service and it is really nice to have a special night out as a family

Redmond Lights--Christmas 2007

This was the third year we went to "Redmond Lights" at Redmond Town Center. This year we also went on the river walk. Along the way there were different groups singing, ringing bells, etc. It was lit by luminaries and other Christmas lights/scenes and was very pretty! It was really cold and windy, but worth it! We got to sample lots of yummy food and watch different performances including music and dance, once we arrived at the festival. Mcayden especially liked the Indian food! It was a really fun night for our family!

"Have you been a good boy?"

We took Mcayden to Bellevue Square to see Santa. He was very curious about Santa's beard and his reindeer. He kept pointing at one of the reindeer near Santa and saying, "Cow! Cow!"

Ultrasound #2...It's a GIRL!!

We had our second ultrasound today and were able to find out the baby's sex. We're having a girl!
The tech said it "looked" like a girl and Rick asked her how sure she was. He asked her if she would go out shopping for pink things and she said if it was her baby, she would. So, it looks like we're really having a girl! She looks healthy and is growing well.

Picking out the Perfect Tree

We got our Christmas tree from Ikea this year. They have a great program which includes recycling and getting back some $$ after you return the tree. Rick picked out a beautiful 8' tree. It was perfect!

Cleaning House

Mcayden is a big helper and loves helping with the house work. Here he is helping Grammie B vaccuume the family room.

Grammie B came up to help us out after we moved into our new place. We organized everything in the garage, bins, etc. and donated a truck full of stuff! I am spoiled having a professional organizer as my mom!