Christmas 2007 to 2008

2007

I was looking at pictures from last Christmas and what a difference!!! He seems so little back then. He was on the verge of walking then. It's just amazing how much he has grown in just a year.

2008

Unbelieveable snow!

This week has been so crazy! When the weather guy said that we would be getting snow (ARCTIC BLAST 2008), I figured it would be the typical Portland snow that came and went in the same day. This is just CRAZY! But I absolutely love it. Thanks to my in-laws I've been able to make it into work everyday (though I secretly wished I was stranded at home). ;) Since B needed the Tahoe with 4-wheel-drive to get up the hill at OHSU, they have been dropping me off/picking me up at work, and watching Peyt for us. They have no idea how thankful we are for them!
I don't think I've ever experienced this much snow, and had it stay for so long. A lot of people are sick of it, but I wish it would stay like this all winter! When I think of winter and the Christmas season, THIS is what it should be like weather-wise. I have to say, however, I am not done Christmas shopping and have a feeling I will be doing some belated Christmas giving. It's all worth it to me though.
Here are some pictures I've taken throughout the week. The whiteness is truly beautiful and there are no words to describe the peaceful silentness of a snowy night. A creation of God for sure!
Merry Christmas everyone!

My poor little Jetta!

Our backyard view is beautiful!

Snow!!

It's been snowing all day and I love it! Peyton loves it, and keeps yelling "Know! Know! (snow) White! White!" He played outside until his fingers were numb (he will not let me put gloves on him) and I had to drag him inside. I'm so sad I have to leave for work in a little bit, hopefully I won't get snowed in there--talk about the worst place to be stuck at. :P

He loves the cheesy Santa on the tractor:

Zoo Lights

Last night we took Peyton to the Zoo lights. He was fascinated with the train and loved the ride! The lights were amazing.

Weekend Getaway

This past weekend, Steph, Joey, B, and I went up to a cabin in Welches, OR, hoping to experience some snow! Well, there wasn't any snow, besides a teeny dusting at Timberline. We had fun though!! We played a ton of cards, ate good food, relaxed, and laughed like crazy. The cabin we stayed in was really nice. It had 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 2 fireplaces. It was very cozy.

We figured out really quick how much the boys loved Nerts! We played for HOURS! Steph and I needed wrist braces after a while, we were so sore from non-stop Nerts. Steph and I dominated. lol.


B and I posing in front of the fireplace:

Steph/Joey's bedroom:

Nic and B's bedroom:

And alcohol wasn't even involved:

Calendar shoot:

Mr. December:

Mt Hood:

BFFs:

BFFs:

In front of the sunset:

Smokey the bear!

Joey had to hike down the hill to muster up a snowball:

We went into Timberline Lodge for some hot chocolate:

The Wild's:

The Springer's

Winter Play

My friend Amy told me about this open indoor playground for toddlers at Sellwood Community Center. Yesterday Amy, Kate, their boys, Peyton and I went, and the boys had a blast. Peyton did not want to leave! The ages range from 1-5. They have a bunch of toys, balls, bikes etc for the kids to play with.

Here's Peyton and Hunter sitting in traffic:

Peyton giving some kid a ride in his truck:

Ethan riding the motorcycle; Peyton getting in the race car:

Christmas shopping:

Today we went on a walk to the park. It was super windy, and pretty cold. It wasn't too bad of a walk there, but on the way back, we were going against the wind and his little fingers were freezing! He had fun though. It was fresh air, well needed!

He had to sit on every bench and say "Ahhhh."

He giggles so much when swingin'

I had to add this picture from today-wearing mom's Uggs!