Stuffed!!

21.5 pound turkey for us this year!

We had a nice gathering here, but in no way did it warrant that big of a bird.

Even if it was gorgeous and delicious (insert pat on the back)...if I do say so myself!

Kjell ready for the feast!

The Hagglof and Mourning families came over to total 6 adults and 5 kids and 1 puppy.

Not only did Derek whip up some awesome cocktails, but he brought killer sweet potatoes AND carved up the turkey. 

Nice having a chef in the house!

Just before dinner, the kids decorated some gingerbread man cookies. 

Love the concentration on their faces!

Piper and Kenzo were the first to sit down - they were pretty excited & ate great!

Cheers!!

Calvin getting after his drumstick! 

Six candles for Calvin's birthday - on the 1st.

Travis opted for his gingerbread cookie, decorated with just a few sprinkles...

Jen made kabocha squash pie and satsuma mandarin ice cream with pumpkin seed brittle - YUM! Again, nice having a chef in the house!

He really does know how to use his utensils, I promise.

The kids watched a bit of TV and pulled out every single toy that we have. 

Very thankful for our wonderful friends and for an amazing meal together!

Discovery

Yesterday we made the trek to Reno to have a blustery day activity. 

The Discovery Museum is awesome & just the right size for Kenzo.

In the "buliding" room...
 

The mining exhibit was fun!

A mellow, kid's version of pachinko!

After a couple of hours at the museum, it was time for lunch. 

Kenzo has been asking to go to a place with "twirly seats like we went with grandma" since our visit the Hillsboro Pharmacy last month. 

I think he wanted the milkshake more than the twirly seats!

And from a few nights ago, my little sous chef!

Mad skills for a 3 year old!

Remember the Alamo

More nice weather! I mean, "?!" We are ready for the snow!

Kenzo trying his rock climbing skills at the park.

Baby Axel at 22 months...look at those curls!

A quick trip off the mountain last weekend brought me to Alamo with girlfriends Jen & Michelle. 

What a rejuvenating time at Michelle & Tim's gorgeous, resort-like home.

 

A trip to the big city for 
shopping, eating, 
and drinking.

Maybe not quite in that order.

Bloody Mary = Lunch.

Right?

Couldn't resist the Charlie's Angels-ness of it all.

Tim & Michelle's home is truly an oasis. Beautiful garden too, with fruit, veggies, art, fountains, pool, hot tub...

They have a killer outdoor shower that is ultra hot, private, and awesome! 

I'm hooked, although I don't think it would be the same at our house in the snow.

 

 

Cute videos

Jammin' on the drums at Joe & Suzanne's house last night. 

He's a natural - gets it from his grandfather??

Fantastic birthday party at the Tahoe City Fire Station! We had a tour of the building, 

saw all the parts of the fire truck, and then a go on the fire hose go for all the kids!