Winter Wonderland

The girls sledding down our driveway! Doesn't Norah remind you of 'Randy' from "A Christmas Story?"

Just after this, Katie put her skiis on and tried a little downhill, I would rate our driveway as a double black diamond. She managed to not fall down. Score!

My little girl

When I turned the computer on, this picture popped on as our background. I had to share it because it completely took me off guard. It seems that my little girl is growing before my eyes (she will be 3 in March). I don't know what it is, but this picture, to me at least, captures self-assurance that I can only hope she grows up to have. It's almost as if she is hiding from the world and ready to take it on all at the same time.

Kellen's First Haircut

Kellen's 1st haircut!

He went to The Bullpen in Tumwater where Craig has gone since Middle School. In fact, Papa Mike went there too when he was a kid (and had more hair).

Thats Doug on the right about to make our little baby into a little boy.

Bye Bye blonde curls!

Nama had a hard time watching this part... Norah's expression says it all!

Dad's turn!Two Irish men and a Italian all go into a Barber shop-

Doin the Puyallup

A couple of different looks from our trip to the Fair. (L-R, Top to Bottom) Norah and Craig getting ready to ride. Kellen had too much fun. Norah Milking a cow. Norah and Craig on the Carousel.

The many characters of Kellen

It has been some time since we have posted, so here are some pre-hallowen pics of Kellen

Zoo with the Rinkels

We had a fun day at the zoo with the Rinkels.


This Lemar was licking the glass right next to Norah.


Okay- for additional pictures please visit the Rinkels Blog.
LOL! What can I say we were busy & taking pictures, well that was Heidi's job.
(I seriously came away with 3 pictures from that entire day!)

You know what they say about Vegas...

First of all- A HUGE thank you to our dear friends for helping us take this trip (minus the kids) Rinkels - that means you! We owe ya BIG!

Before the flight to Vegas (yes it was dark on the plane)

On the way home from Vegas

Bottom line: What happens in Vegas stays in vegas!