You guys should really consider investing in a fireplace

Smug and Superior...

...correctly describes how I feel when I am driving my new Honda Civic Hybrid to work every day! Actually, it isn't new, it is used, but I still love it. It looks just like this picture.

More Thanksgiving Snaps

Grandma and Grandpa were kind enough to send us some pictures of Thanksgiving.

Arriving for dinner. Does Ryanne remind you of anyone in this puffy white bunting outfit?

A Great Thanksgiving Vacation

I ate my weight in stuffing, drank a lot of Dr. Pepper, and happily watched hours of football. I managed to take very few pictures with my real camera...fortunately my phone was on hand to capture some blurry candid shots...

...including my daughter the boozehound.

Thanks to all of our friends and family who had us over for delicious meals!!!

Oh, hi mama. I know I'm supposed to be taking a nap. But playing was just more fun!

Penny's new hangout.

The Dude Stalks The Baby

These are kind of fun to make!

Small Kitty

Small Kitty is tiny and needed a home to make it through the winter. At first Mark said no but I think I talked him into it. Once he meets her he will love her. Then I will work on adding another dog to our brood.

We can't call her Small Kitty forever so I was thinking Lucky Moneypenny was a good name for her. Penny for short.

It's okay. What you're thinking is true. I just cannot seem to give my pets normal names like Max or Scooter.

Yes, Ryanne did have squash for dinner, why do you ask?

Our Busy Weekend, Part III: Sunday

This is the life...

Put me in Grandpa! Let's see what I got.

Brrrrrr.

I thought you said this was a big bathtub!

Let's do some kicks.

All riiiight! Now we're talkin'.

Me next! I'm next to go swimming with Grandpa!

Birthday Boy action shot

Our Busy Weekend, Part II: Saturday through Sunday Morning

At the cabin with Leo, Elizabet, Lotte, Simone and Christina.

Our gracious hosts:

Some morning Mt. Hood action
The view from the cabin.

Our Busy Weekend: Friday Night

Friday we went to Portland. We stayed in a hotel. Here is Ryanne in the lap of luxury.

Let's always stay in hotels, mama. I demand the best.

Hurry up, mom!

The football game is on.

Stanley, pass me the chips.

And get me something to drink while you're up, mama.

Hey look! Feet!

What are feet for, I wonder?

Probably for putting in my mouth.

That's where my mom's foot always is.