Merry Christmas!

Christmas has been so much fun this year as Tristan understands the holiday so much more and we also have another little one to share in the holiday season. I love this time of year already, and when you have two little ones who are just experiencing it for the first time, it makes even the more special :)

Brian's parents came to Bend again this year, which marks the fifth year for us celebrating in Central Oregon and our frist year as residents. My parents and Bridgit's parents weren't able to come this year as they have done the last several years, so it was strictly a George affair!

We had so much fun continuing in some of the traditions we have started, such as: opening up our new jammies on Christmas Eve and then taking the cousins' Christmas Eve jammies pic, a Christmas Eve feast and a Christmas walk in the snow after all the presents opening mayhem! Although this year, I believe we started a new tradition by having a super scrumptious breakfast casserole paired with crepes - definitely will have to repeat throughout the years!

Here are some pics of our family of four's first Christmas :)
Christmas Eve:














Christmas morning:



The best cousin pic out of about 15. Pretty sweet :)











Cars and trucks were a big hit with Tristan this year!




George/Goody family pic!

Tuckered out at the end of her first, busy Christmas day :)

Snow Adventures

It has been snowing nonstop since returning from Portland! Each day brings a few more inches, which means I am in absolute heaven!! We have been taking advantage of all the snow activities that we can do on a daily basis. Here are a few pics of us out enjoying the elements!

Such a peaceful look...

First snow day - love the look!

We made the Jeep into an all-terrain vehicle equipped with a sled, and took the kids to the nearby park for sledding and snowmen. Love this weather!!

And then the next day, we went back out for some more sledding!

And then again the next day...this time to make the world's largest snowman!

And again the next day (we just can't get enough!) - this time the "big boys" had to do some tricks on the sled :) And as you can tell, it has been getting progressively colder as the days go on - as seen by how much more we find ways to bundle up!

This time Brody got to come! And Tristan decided he didn't want to walk in the high snow, so got to have a piggy back ride the whole way - thanks, Dad!

Brian and Ryan reliving their sledding days. These boys love to try and outdo their last experience. Definitely got some air!

And another reason why Brian loves Bend...you can do this in your backyard :)

Portland - Christmas #1 & Ryans' Holiday Party!

We made the trek to Portland once again to have Christmas with my side of the family since they are not able to come over this year. And while we were there, we decided to attend a few social events as well :) Pack in as much as possible, as always!

Tristan absolutely loves his big cousin. I tried taking pictures with both of them looking at me, but of course, Tristan always had to look at his big cuz to see what he was doing :)

I love this pic of the boys (and Stella :) looking out the attic window to see the "choo choo train" down below. So cute!

And Grama giving Talia a superman ride in the playroom attic.

And even Santa came to visit! Although Lincoln was a little skeptical...smart boy, he is :)

And opening the first Christmas presents!

I love how excited he is for what Santa brought him!

Matching Disneyland "bomber" jackets from Aunt Teri!

Our attempt at a cousin pic. The best that I could get :)

After celebrating Christmas, Trav & Bridg hurried up to Mt. Hood for a wedding, while Brian and I got ready for our good friends' annual holiday party. Grama & Papa offered to watch all three kids for the night - big task - thank you, thank you!!

Brian calls this our prom picture. First time dressing up since having Talia - feels nice not to be in comfy clothes for a change!

Double photo bomb

We definitely had a good time (as evidenced by my crazy pics :)! Miss my ladies!!