Winter Hike

We've had some beautifully dry days here in Portland. We took advantage of it and went for a winter hike at Smith and Bybee Wetlands. Stanley loves to look at birds and play with sticks. He didn't want to leave!

Posing by the lake

We were looking at the ducks swimming in the lakes.

Beaver-chewed trees

Not wanting to leave

Canoeing! :)

Merry Christmas!

December was an exciting month in our house! The build-up to Christmas has been fun and full of festive activities. Stanley was very excited for a visit from Santa and to open presents this year. Here are some of the fun things we've been up to this holiday season.

Merry Christmas kid!

Not too excited about Santa at first...

But in the end, he was able to tell Santa what he wants
for Christmas.

Decorating gingerbread houses with his friend, Alex

The finished house

Setting up for Santa to come on Christmas Eve

The first present!

Santa brought a lot of fun toys!

Helping Glory open her present

Stanley's highlight of Christmas--A Firetruck

Checking the stockings
(and Santa and the reindeers leftovers)

Christmas morning breakfast,
with homemade cinnamon rolls (and a frosting face!)

Looking at lights at Peacock Lane

These lights played Jingle Bells, and Stanley stood here
and danced for so long!

What a fun activity to end our holiday season!