Christmas

Christmas eve morning the Nordykes invited us over for brunch. Chloe and Charli love each other, and it is great to visit. Christinas eve I worked at CTK for the services, and Courtney helped. Christina's family (folks Rita and Stewart, sister Jen and nephew Keven) flew in late that night. I spent Christmas day sick in bed- but was awake for presents. Chloe and Keven had fun unwrapping everything.

Cookies

The girls made Christmas cookies. I am going to like this whole "raising a house full of women" thing! Cutest girls ever!

Santa

Chloe and I were playing in the house on Saturday morning when we heard a ton of sirens. The fire department came through our neighborhood to collect toys, and brought Santa. Chloe went nuts. We ran down the street, and she jumped on his lap. Happy Chloe, happy dad. He asked, "What do you want for Christmas?" and she said- "A little sister!" That made a really happy dad- and Christina pulled up just in time to hear that too. Happy mom as well.

Chicago Bears vs. Seahawks

Got free tickets to the Bears game. Courtney's first NFL game. She took her friend Jessica, and I took my friend Seth. Great game- very loud! Great seats! Seahawks beat the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last year.

Favorite Pic

I took Christina and Chloe to a Tacoma Rainiers game two summers ago, with my mom and step dad Chuck, in an attempt to get Felix Hernandez's autograph before he made the bigs. I did not get the autograph (Christina chickened out asking him) but we did get this picture. The funny thing is- every time we download all the pictures off our camera- this picture remains. It is stuck. A great reminder to me that my life is about teaching my girls to pray.

Trunk or Treat 07

My nephews (Christian, Jonah and Max) kept asking what I was going to be for Halloween- so I dressed up as a Rabid Seattle Fan to honor them- with a fro, and an old school Seahawks jacket and M's visor. The boys, particularly Christian, are huge Seattle sports fans. I wore the outfit to work, and people got a kick out of that. CHloe was the Star of the show- as she dressed up in a cheer uniform for the first time. Charli hung out with us again, and was a great scarecrow, and our old neighbors Christian and Tatum stopped by as well.

Lace

Sometimes when Chloe dresses herself she puts on yellow lace tights and brown boots. Nuff said.

Stoney Creek Farm

Chloe's pre-school class had a field trip to Stoneybrook Farm. We took the girls, had a hay ride, picked out pumpkins, visited the animals, and got some hot apple cider. Going again next year!

Camping

Got to camp with my sister, her family, my folks, my youngest brothers kids, my fam, and Courtney's friend Phoebe. Was great fun. We celebrated Jonah's birthday. He loves Spiderman.

Chloe turned 3

Had a three year old party for Chloe. Lots of her friends, and cheer friends came, and a few of Daddy's friends as well. She is a riot- "Oh my goodness" with every present she opened! Last pic is a few days later, in a dress she got from Adam and Danielle.

8th Grade Grad

Christina and I took Courtney to her first Mariners game, and a dinner at 13 Coins to celebrate her graduating from Fairhaven Middle School. Then we headed to Pike's Place for a bit, and then the game. The M's won, and she is now officially a high schooler!

Cabo Adventure

So, the trip ruled. We played in the pool- a lot! Went to the best desert place ever, called Senor Sweets twice. Christina and Courtney went parasailing. We went out to dinner a couple times. The girls had a blast. I payed some guy $2 for Courtney to hold a lizard. We bartered for jewelry. Did I mention we played in the pool?