Makenna Turns 2!!

Happy #2 Makenna Rose!

Kevin's Birthday Hike

We went hiking today to celebrate Kevin's 41st. He had just recently read about a beautiful hike near the coast to Drift Creek Falls, which included both a beautiful falls and a suspension bridge (Grant McOmie's hike description)) Kev's a self-proclaimed fair weather hiker, so I was a bit surprised that he was anxious to get out on the trail on such a cold bleak day. We didn't expect snow either, but by the time we drove all the way to the trailhead, we were all ready to hit the trail. Kiki was in dog heaven and Kieran was proud to pick through the slushy mud with his hiking pole (even though he forgot his coat and had to borrow Daddy's!). I half expected Makenna to be grouchy since we started close to her nap time, but she was all smiles and loved snow hiking as much as the summer time. We were all soggy by the time we returned from the 3 mile hike, but the adventure was worth it. Happy Birthday Hubby!!

Kier's trip

Kieran was lucky enough to take a trip up to the Port Townsend area of Washington State with his Aunt Miel and Grandpa Wally. They visited Miel's college roommate and her two boys. Apparently they had a fun time walking on a frozen wetland:

Christmas 2010

We had a beautiful and fun Christmas in Portland. It was wonderful having Miel and my Mom here to share the holiday joy. The kids were bursting with it and loved signing and dancing to all the carols. Santa was very good to them both, and we've been busy writing lots of "thank yous."

The highlight was seeing Kieran and Kevin in the Grace Christmas pageant...they both made great Shepards!

We loved hearing from many friends and family, and it was hard to take all the cards off our mantle yesterday. We hope your holidays were lovely, and we hope to see you in 2011.

Not enough pics, but here are the best:

Makenna with her new dress-up dolly from Gram.

I cherish the innocence of our kids at this age, Kieran actually came in to bed to snuggle (Kev was already walking Kiki) and wanted to wait until Makenna was up to see what Santa brought...what restraint!

I LOVE MY DUCKS!!

Christmas Eve - Makenna and Mama

Ridem' Zebra 2011

For Makenna's 1st birth day, her Auntie Miel gave her a zebra. You may have seen the first video from last February. Well, even though she has nearly outgrown it, lately she's taken her zebra riding to a whole new level. It's truly not the camera person's fault that it's so blurry, she's just moving too fast!

Ridem' Girly!!

Go Ducks!

Go Ducks!

Compared to last year's Civil War, Makenna is now a full blown little girl. This photo doesn't do her pompom piggy tails justice, but she has thoroughly enjoyed the football season. Like her sports fanatic brother, she actually watches the game...giving Mom a chance to work on other projects...

Hopefully we'll have a video for you by the championship game...

Thanksgiving Pics

We spent a relaxing Thanksgiving at my parents place in Days Creek. We had fun hanging out and playing lots. The kids love being at Grandma's and Papa's, and being in the country. Kieran loves going to the barn at the school to feed the pigs, and Makenna was excited to have a whole gymnasium full of balls to play with. We also went up to snow level to get our Christmas tree, which is now providing a warm glow in our home. Thanksgiving already feels like a long time ago, and it's only two weeks until Christmas...