Thanksgiving

Turkey! Pies! Christmas Parade! Those were the items on our agenda for the Day After Thanksgiving, known to us this year as Thanksgiving. The actual holiday was a work day for Kathryn and Lauren, so we moved the whole celebration 24 hours. As always, the Portland family came through with delicious food and we had a fantastic evening.

The day began with the Macy's Christmas Parade and a visit with the Tree in Pioneer Square:



Then it was back home to get that bird in the oven, remove all the furniture and bring in the big table. After what felt like 15 minutes (but was more like 6 hours) in the kitchen our house was filled with the Portland Fam. Happy Thanksgiving!

Zoo Day

Ellery loves Hippos (Hapos) and was very excited about seeing a real one.


Bad Lion!



Ellery love Hippos (Hapos) was very excited about seeing a real one.

Playing in the rain

We had a small window of "sun" to go out and play. The rain is officially here!!

Alder St Halloween Party!

Ellery and friends had a great time eating candy and dancing with a sugar buzz.




Ellery and friends had a great time eating candy and dancing with a sugar buzz.


Dancing to such greats as Thriller and Monster Mash.