Christmas countdown

Emerson thinks that there should ALWAYS be a piece of chocolate for every day.

We gave the tree outside one little decoration--a pinecone bird feeder that Emerson made at the craft fair/farmers market

Daddy's elementary school Christmas programs were a success, and now it's Christmas vacation time!

Granpie and Grancie visit!

Grancie and Granpie came to visit us during the first week of December. Granpie taught Emerson about the complicated workings of his new Yogi Bear shooter toy.

Emerson got interested in the Tinker Toys for the first time.

He shared Goldfishies with Hannah

And helped Grancie feed Scuba Steve too!

A very snowy week

Playing in the snow that contributed to the record-breaking total at the end of November

Early Christmas festivities

Decorating cookies at the Festival of Trees in Coeur d'Alene

Emerson was kind enough to share a few bites

Posing by a very Idahoan Smokey the Bear tree

Happy Thanksgiving!

We spent Thanksgiving morning with Grandma Jean & John before making our way to Uncle Richard & Aunt Lori's House.

Olive Finger tradition

Thanksgiving tea party

Followed by more-macho Mario Carts