Monday, November 30, 2009

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving found Cassidy and I over the mountains and through the woods at Grandma and Grandpa's house. We had a great time at the big family gathering in Spokane getting to see cousins that we don't get to see enough...Here are some highlights:

Cassidy and Grandpa sharing some snacks before the big meal


Cousin Samantha teaching Cass some piano...she was totally into making music. Check out that finger positioning.


This picture I didn't really want to show, but even I can't deny the cuteness. Maybe she'll teach me a few things

Back at Grandma and Grandpa's, Cassidy got lots of family time. Here she is having fun in the bathtub with Meg playing hide-and-seek

Grandma showing her how to blow bubbles

and just try to keep the girl away from her Nuk


Of course, Grandpa was a big hit again this year with the wagon rides for the town's Christmas Kickoff and Cassidy wouldn't miss a going for a ride





We all tried to remember some of our old piano songs, and Bryce got back to his Jazz roots. Cassidy would go from one side to the other adding to the improv

I'm not sure who was more curious, Cassidy or the cat outside

and some good quality time with Grandpa

It was a great trip made even better with Bryce and Meg's surprise arrival from Laramie. We hadn't been able to see them since last January. They were pretty surprised with their little niece and how much she has grown. We hope it's not nearly so long before the next visit.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Meeting Tanner

Last weekend we meet our newest family member...Michelle and Tylers' baby Tanner. He was born the 27th of October and besides his great name he is very cute. Cassidy was curious about the "baby" and did a pretty good job sharing
Mom and Dad

She even shared Lulu for a brief minute






Welcome Tanner! Can't wait to see you again, soon.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Happy Birthday Bryce!

Cassidy and I worked hard on making Bryce some special birthday cookies today. She has become quite the helper in the kitchen and put a lot of love into her first baking project.




Cass also worked hard on her card

Of course, she did have to sample her work to make sure the cookies would be suitable for her Uncle Bryce....the verdict was simply "more?"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRYCE...WE LOVE YOU!
(oh, and hope the cookies make it there in good shape!)

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Wonderful Weekend

We had a beautiful fall weekend cleaning up the yard before Halloween. Cassidy and the pups had a great time in the leaves. Chad and I couldn't resist joining in the fun too



She's in there somewhere....


Then we got to eat RIBS and teething Cassidy gnawed down


Then came the great Halloween and the cutest lil' ladybug ever! We went off to town for a wonderful toddler party at our friends house....


And found the other cutest lil' ladybug...


After the party and a good nap we went out Trick or Treating in the neighborhood and changed the costume to the cutest lil' Pacific Northwest Ladybug, the rare species spotted with rubber boots!
What a fun weekend and without a doubt the good stuff!