Thanksgiving 2015

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year, spent with my side of the family on Whidbey Island. Here are a few photo highlights.

Christmas 2014

Christmas through a four year old's eyes is pretty magically... the joy of decorating the tree, the mystery of the little elf who comes to visit each day, and the unfiltered anticipation of what Santa will bring!

Alas, our Christmas this year was full of excitement, laughter, anticipation, sharing of the holiday season, Christmas movies, and (of course) many wonderful gifts.

Here's a look at Christmas 2014.

Christmas Eve at the Jabbusch's

Christmas Eve

Grandma & Ollie

Baby's first Christmas

Dad & Ollie

Lisa & Ollie

Justin & Ollie

Christmas Day at Home

Santa came!

Legos were a big hit! Isaac got this set on Christmas eve and was so excited to wake up on Christmas to put it together. In fact, he put it together before opening any other gifts!

Taking it all in...

modeling a few gifts

Santa got a few things for Lodi too

Santa visit part II (at preschool)

Thanksgiving 2014

The holidays remind us how nice it is to be near family. We spent Thanksgiving in town with my side of the family. A few photos of the day:

Our best shots at a family photo...

Eric & Lisa

Ahh... post-Thanksgiving snooze....

Go Seahawks!

 We hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday.

Halloween Weekend 2014

Happy Halloween! 

Isaac enjoyed a Halloween party at preschool, followed by trick or treating in our neighborhood with friends. We also had a short visit with Eric's Dad, soccer, and lots of baby snuggles. A few photos from this weekend:

Jack-O-Lanterns

Isaac as Spiderman!

Sweet Brothers

Oliver and Bernadette on Halloween night

Isaac's trick or treating buddy, Malin

Grandpa Don and Oliver (and Lego Spiderman...)

Oliver is taking a bottle! Now, Mom and Dad can go out for dinner...

Our first dinner date out since Oliver / Grandpa Don babysitting 

Go Seahawks!

Lil Kickers Soccer

Christmas 2013, Happy New Year, and a Winter Catch-Up

Christmas and new years have come and gone! We spent most of the holidays close to home, enjoying time with family and friends, and enjoying the holiday (back) in our Seattle home. Here's what we've been up to.

Christmas 2013

Picking out an xmas tree

Amused with "elf on the shelf"

Visits with family - Isaac and Aunt Lisa

Isaac's Holiday Program at preschool

Still skeptical about santa, but gave him the full rundown of his "wish list"

Christmas Eve at G&G J's - Lisa, Justin and Oma

Christmas Day at Lisa & Justin's - G&G J and Ruxin

A little G&G time

Happy New Year!

NYE party - dress as yourself as a child

Great time catching up with old Seattle neighbors - Grace, Phil and daughter Irene

Lots of time at the zoo with our new membership!

our focused artist

happy 2014!

And... a Little Bit of January

Discovered a new train set at a nearby coffee shop

Celebrated Eric's Birthday... with a BIG Seahawks win!

Dad & I.O. at Hilliards to watch the game

Gymnastics! Found a great kids open gym in Ballard

Fun discovering new breweries

Ahh... sunset at Carkeek park