12.27.2013

The Mansion

December is almost over.

Our days have consisted of much
 cold, 
snow, and 
food!

Lauren came to visit us for Christmas.


We girls went and toured the Conrad Mansion here in Kalispell.  
This home is just 19 years older than our house.  
The Conrads were integral to the growth and development of this fine town we currently call home. (Temporarily for all you San Diego friends -- that is a promise!)


It was snowing during the entire tour which was themed for Christmas.  
It was idyllic to say the least.  


As we were leaving, the turkeys came to say good bye!


I don't think that I have ever experienced that type of farewell before!

In other news, 


Ellie helped me with Christmas decorating!
This is her version of a wreath.


Theo and I have been busy snuggling.

And for a parting shot,
 look at this fine Montana sky.


Pretty cool, huh?
Oh.
Those animals you see.
They are elk.
Lovely and graceful elk right outside of Jay and Kacey's home!

And with that picture etched in your mind, I will say good bye.

11.02.2013

Happy Birthday to you!


Happy, happy birthday, Lauren!

Wishing you the happiest of all birthdays!


(um, we filmed this after Ellie's bedtime)

11.01.2013

She is three!


Would you believe this cute one had a birthday more than a month ago and
we are just now documenting it?  


Would you believe she is THREE?

To celebrate the grand occasion,
there were flowers!

























There was dancing.


There was singing!


And, of course,
there were presents!
(umbrella and rain boots from Aunt Ash)


And, if you look to the back of the picture below,


yep,
that is me holding Theo!
(I am as happy as Ellie because of this fact)

Ellie, it was a magnificent day celebrating you
and the joy you bring to all our lives!  

WE LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH!

10.15.2013

We are at the "Big Blue House"!

We got in the car (SUV) and headed south!

But, would you believe it was raining here in San Diego!


 The sun did come out!

What a great day for the San Diego Zoo.


Screaming was in order of course!


If the sun comes up, it must go down , right?

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL
(This photo was taken right out the door of our condo.)




Twelve stories up.
Rachel and Ellie on the rooftop to see the sunset.

Until next time,
just let your hair fly and
don't worry about the tangles!