Libby's Book

These pictures show a couple of things. First, the book that Libby is holding in every picture is actually an ornament/book that she couldn't stand to leave on the tree. It's a book that Grammy Jane gave her last year. Libby's picture is inserted in the back so that she is the main character on each page. She loves it. She can't put it down. She carries it like a purse....everywhere.

Check it out! Though it's gone now we loved having snow on the valley floor. The rain came back today, but it was fun while it lasted.

Peyton is .5!

Peyton was six months old yesterday. In honor of the big day she devoured a whole jar of sweet potatoes and we are officially done with those sweet smelling, easy to tolerate poopy diapers. Now, we're into the big stuff. Sweet potatoes in....and not so sweet potatoes out. We love her just the same. She's sitting up by herself...right before tipping over. Libby provides lots of comic relief by trying to help her back up.




I am LOVING taking pictures with a new camera and thought I'd give some still life some consideration. Perhaps I should've pick a different fruit than a kiwi.....

We decorated our tree tonight and Libby had the most fun. She loved getting into the boxes and unwrapping the ornaments as if each one were its own special present. Then, she'd hand them to Shane to hang on the tree. I told Shane after we'd finished that I don't care if we pop popcorn and throw it on the tree. If the girls always have as much fun decorating the tree as Libby did tonight, then let our traditions evolve as they may. The popcorn idea came after an unsuccessful attempt at untangling the lights. I threw (not in anger) the whole tangled mess on the tree and it stuck near the top. It actually didn't look horrible, and I considered leaving it. I'm just too type A for that, and so I did take them down and string them properly.

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December is Flying

December is flying by. It's almost half over. Peyton will be six months old next week and Christmas will be here before we know it. The girls and I went to the mall today and Libby was totally afraid of Santa, but was willing to get close enough to take the coloring book he offered her. Christmas will be fun this year, but Santa will be a small part of it.

Peyton has found her hands.

While afraid of Santa, Libby is a huge fan of Elmo.....

...and a good buddy to Grunny.

Libby blows out the candle on her "cake".

I got shampoo!

Peyton is sitting up with a little help from her Boppy pillow. It doesn't totally do the job though, and eventually she tips over.

Okay, I have to explain this one. Every year I go to a Christmas cookie exchange party with my friend Becky. My cookies are always ugly. They usually taste good, but don't even make the table, let alone win a prize. Until....this year! You are looking at the cookies responsible for my title of MOST CREATIVE COOKIE. Yep, this is seriously blog-worthy. Becky's were voted prettiest cookie, and Corey's were voted ugliest, a title I think she was proud of. By the way, the idea came from one of my third graders who made these for her "how to" speech. I'd like to thank the little people who made it all possible. Pressure's on for next year!

I feel shy.

Our sleepy girl eats her breakfast monkey style.

Trying on the Christmas duds.

Libby shows her dimples.

These pictures were an attempt to get a cute shot for our Christmas card. We were in our driveway, and I didn't want Peyton falling on the pavement, so I asked Libby to hold onto her. This was the result. Not exactly card worthy.


On second thought, it would make a unique card.

Peyton sits at the counter like a big girl.

Thanksgiving

We had a great Thanksgiving on the Mckenzie river at Kevin and Susan's cabin. Shane's grandma Betty came from Medford and Scott, Amy and Lucy came from Portland. It was a very relaxing day to just hang out with family and we even had another birthday celebration for Libby. Can you say spoiled?

Libby plays with her Aqua Doodle that Grammy Jane gave her for her birthday.

Lucy ( 11 months) gets happy over her Thanksgiving dinner.

The boys (Kevin, Shane and Scott) relax on the porch after hanging the christmas lights.

Libby makes herself comfortable at the cabin.

Libby and Lucy play with Lucy's toys and books.

A family snuggle.


Lucy is a happy girl!

Libby eats a banana with her dad while she holds her new baby doll that she named Mimi. I think she actually named her Me...twice.

Peyton plays with Aunt Amy.

Grandma Betty and the girls.


Lucy takes a moment.

Peytie's favorite pastime..going for the toes.

On Black Friday we headed over the mountain to do very little shopping and then we took naps at Grammy Jane's house. Later that day we headed to Julane's house for leftover turkey dinner.

Jayden shows Libby the ropes on the computer.

Sharing the love..

Libby's impression of Peyton.

Jayden impersonates the girls.


On Saturday morning we went to my dad and Margie's house for breakfast. We were going to go for a walk too, but we ended up looking at house plans instead. They are about to take on major construction!

Having fun with GOOFY grandpa!

Peyton finds a good spot to take a nap...grandpa's lap.

We headed back to the Dover's on Saturday afternoon to watch the Duck game. Though we do have some Beaver Believers in the family, it was a GREAT day to be a Duck!


Peyton wears the right colors even if she is upside down.

My friend Mo and her son Will came by for some dinner and football. Here Will's playing peek-a-boo. Though I imagine most Beaver fans spent much of the game this way too.

Jayden and Libby took a break from football to bake cookies with Grandma Margie

Libby loved the tasting.

Ducks versus Beavers.

Libby gets in some trampoline time Sunday morning before we headed home.

We made it home in time to see Elmo Makes Music at the Hult Center. Libby loved it, and Peyton was mesmerized for the first half of the show. What a great weekend!

A New Little Venture

We had a great Thanksgiving with family and hope yours was good too. I'll put up some pictures soon. Shane's done hunting and it's so nice to be home together. He took charge of the girls today to give me a little time to work on my latest venture... my Etsy site. Etsy is an online shop for people who make and sell handcrafted goods. My Etsy seller name is theplaidpeanut. Check it out to see what I'm working on right now, and keep checking as I'll be adding more items in the coming weeks. The address is http://www.theplaidpeanut.etsy.com