December photos

Claire pretending that she enjoys sharing the bathtub

Greta likes to hang out under the bed these days

After that photo, Claire went under the bed for a photo too.

Admiring the Christmas pyramid

This is how I found Claire after naptime. She had carried the stool into our room so she could reach our advent calendar chocolate supply. I let her eat the piece of chocolate she had since it was so clever.

Bellevue Festival of the Nativity

Awaiting Santa's arrival at the Kenmore tree lighting

Cider and cookies while waiting for Santa

Decorating an ornament

And another one

This was Mom's angel costume once upon a time, made by Grandma

Christmas tree poses

Keeping Warm

Santa and Mrs. Claus

Another photo from our Leavenworth trip.

Catching up again - November photos

 The Saturday after Thanksgiving we went to Leavenworth. There was a free bounce house that was mostly empty. Claire had the time of her life!

Group shot at the Kris Kringle store. Greta was asleep and we didn't want to pull her out of the stroller!

Leavenworth was a bit exhausting for Greta

Bundled up for a walk in the cold

 On our way to Leavenworth so Claire could briefly play in the snow for the first time ever. It was cold!

Thanksgiving dinner. She actually ate it this year!

Cooking the jello for our Thanksgiving

Greta loves her toys

"I wished for ice cream!"

Best photo ever.

Claire wanted to wear Mom and Dad's clothes

Emi wanted to play dolls with Greta

Getting fed by Claire

Under Claire's umbrella

Scooting around

Playing with pudding

Stockings

Christmas Tree

Claire takes Christmas tree decorating very seriously.

Sushi Instructions

Apple turkey

Northwest Trek

Claire, Greta, and I, along with our friends Kat and Emi decided to check out Northwest Trek on Friday. It was a lot of fun and the weather cooperated with us too! We took the hour long tram ride then walked around to the other animal exhibits. Unfortunately most of the bears were in hiding but we got to see a lot of different animals! Enjoy the photos.

Banana slug!

Claire was so excited every time we walked by this "little stream"