'Tis the Season

We had another weekend full of holiday activities! Not sure if it's just me, or if everyone seems to be more into the holiday spirit this year. We have so many holiday plans that it really keeps things exciting around here!

We started these festivities by going to our holiday work parties. Both Brian and I had them on the same night, so Little Man came with me first. Tristan was so excited to meet his future little lady friend, Ellie Baumbach! We look forward to many more playdates with her!


I told you the red sweater was going to make a repeat appearance! I'm trying to get as many wears as possible because come January, it will (sadly) never be worn again!

Tristan and my principal Rose really hit it off at the party!

We continued the holiday activities by going on the Polar Express train ride in Hood River. My Mom & Doug came down for the weekend and brought Lincoln to join in on the fun. It didn't turn out exactly how we had wanted since we were all split up into two different cars. Mom, Doug and Lincoln were in one car without a camera to capture Lincoln's first encounter with Santa while Brian, Tristan and I were in another with the camera even though Little Man was just a little too young to fully enjoy what he was seeing. Oh well. I think next time we will find something a bit closer to Portland and make sure we can all experience it together!

Looking out at the snowy scenery

No red sweater this time. Dad picked out this outfit - not too bad!

Not too sure what to think about this hairy man we call Santa :)

Jingle Bells

And then Saturday night, Mom & Doug kindly offered to babysit so that Brian and I could go out for our fourth solo night together. We first stopped by to say farewell to our good friends who are about to tour the world for the next year and a half. How do you send off friends who are about to embark on this kind of adventure? By posing for group pictures, including trying to make an adult pyramid, of course! Pictures to follow, I promise!

We then went to Hillary & Drew's annual cocktail party. Since Arctic Blast '09 kept us from going last year, we were determined to make it this year. And of course, it was a great time had by all. Can't believe we were able to rally and make it to two parties - haven't done that since our pre-preggo days!!

Mom & Dad night out! Technically, I guess this would have been our third party. We tried to make it to Kevin's CD release party, but missed his band by over an hour. Oops...

Apparently Sam heard "cheesy" instead of "cheese".


Here is what Tristan was up to while Mom & Dad were out :)