During Christmas break, the girls and I had a "Grandmother's" day out. We went to The Little Pig to have coffee, paint pottery and then out to lunch. I think Dallas did a great job on her Santa bowl. We will put it in the china hutch so we can see it all year, not just at Christmas.

Emma did a Puffer fish bank and has quite an artistic flare. She did wonderful too. She gave me her old piggy bank she painted to save my change in. So sweet of you Emma.

I wanted a new coffee cup for 2009 so I painted this one. I painted a tea pot similar to this for my folks for Christmas. Look familiar mom? The girls and I had a wonderful day and are looking forward to going again.

Christmas 2008

Well Christmas has come and gone. It always seems like a let down when it's all over. We had a good Christmas. It was quite....just the 4 of us this year. The roads were too bad for anyone to be traveling on. It was Greg's regular day to work and if it snows he goes in to get those roads plowed. It did just that. So the girls and I waited until he got home to open presents. That was around 1:00. Then it was off the the movies to see "Marley and Me." A tear jerker for sure. (tissue required) Then home for Ham dinner. It was a good day and we have so much to be thankful for. Here's a couple of pictures of the day.

Dallas and Emma's friends Logan and Ella came to Baker to visit their grandparents Shawna and Glen. They wanted to stop by and say Merry Christmas. What's snow without kids playing in it. And what cute kids at that!

Important Things in December!

On the 12th Rasean turned one year old. I can't believe how fast the year went. I was reflecting on how different last year was compared to this year. Rasean is much bigger.....and Amy is much smaller :)

As with most 1 year olds, Rasean was more interested in the paper and boxes than the presents.

Daddy helping with a little taste testing.

Mommy getting more than she bargined for.....

Isaiah enjoying the best part....the cake and ice cream.

Me....aka...Nana and mom enjoy a little Yo Gabba Gabba with the kids on the laptop. Personally I was enjoying the kids more than the show.

Thursday Dec. 11th was the Harvest Academy's Annual Christmas program. Dallas has a pretty long part in her skit and did it flawlessly. Emma had singing with her class and did wonderful also. Below is a picture with some of their friends all dressed up.

Two real cuties here!

Some actions shots are always good.

Here's some video of the girls...its a little dark but too cute.

1st Annual Turkey Trot

On Thanksgiving morning Amy, pushing Isaiah and Greg participated in Baker's 1st 5K Turkey Trot. Proceeds from the race went to help feed the hungry in Baker County. Dallas, Emma, and Vicki along with Jebron and Rasean came to meet the walkers at the finish line and take their pictures.

Here's two winners in my book!

After a hard workout in the stroller, Isaiah earned his cookie.

Amy and Jebron at the finish line with Rasean behind.

After this was over we went home and enjoyed a turkey dinner (number 3 for us this month) with Nanny and Bompums, who came from Boise. It was a great day spent with loved ones. We have so much to be thankful for. We were especially thankful the turkey finally got done ;)

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving Greg and two other employees from OR State Highway Department brought the heavy equipment they use in their jobs to the school. Below is Greg showing the kids the size of a snow plow.

The kids got to climb in the grater and touch the things inside.

Emma and a school mate hammed it up from the inside.

As well as Dallas and her friends. The day was a great success. Greg and the other guys did a wonderful job.