Spring in February in Seattle

my latest cake

crazy nighttime dancing

just showing a friend the wonderful world of blogging!

Easton informed us the other day it was Donkey and Penguins birthday, we obliged. He was surprised and thrilled.

Donkey's party even had games

Avery getting prettied up with Pinky Pie. Notice the jewelry Amber made her for Christmas. A big hit.
Avery helping me make donkey's birthday brownies.
Mmmmm.
Getting ready for the birthday party.

It's really cold in Seattle today!

Click the link in the post below to see photos from our trip. We had a blast, and really aren't very happy to be back home!

Click here for some of the 600+ photos of our vacation

After you click the link below watching them is slide show view is best.
Maui vacation photos 2008.

The holidays are in full swing. We even have snow.

The Advent Calendar Kyle and I made for the kids.

We won!

Over the years we have had so many good costumes, but we never go to any of the fancy contests where you win prizes. So I was excited this year when I stumbled on a few online contest where you just submit pictures. Anyway I was on a site that I have shopped on before www.uncommongoods.com and saw their contest, so I submitted the hotdog from a couple years ago and we won! The prize was $150 gift certificate and free shipping. It totally made my night. Kyle thought I was crazy when I entered it. Yippee.

http://www.uncommongoods.com/contest/?source=hp_button

SPOILER ALERT: If you live in Seattle and don't want to see costumes yet, please don't scroll down. Things are getting festive at our house!

Halloween outtakes

Halloween 2007

Soggy pumpkin patch and Avery with the Halloween decorations