Tree is Up!

I couldn't get Christmas decorations up fast enough - until the morning Brady woke up and the tree was decorated and lit. He has found that swatting the ornaments on the tree is funny and pulling them off will get a rouse out of mommy!

It may be a long month!

The joys of Christmas tree hunting with a toddler

It started snowing the morning up in the hills where we were searching for a tree - I don't think we will go here again (atleast until Brady is old enough to cut the tree down himself), it was uphill - and Brady wanted to be held almost the whole time. His snow suit and coat made him about 10 pounds heavier.

We finally left the hills and went to a tree farm owned by family friends - the trees were beautiful and only about 2 miles from our house - A three hour trip that could have been 20 minutes had we thought it out more clearly!

Motto: Live and Learn!

Thanksgiving with "Mamma Alice"

We are so fortunate to have such a wonderful grandma who opens her home to 50+ people on Thanksgiving weekend. Here, she is giving Brady a few pointers on the organ!

Thanksgiving Day

We spent the day with Tony's family. We ate wonderful food, and had lots of sweets! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Ryah Renee Larsen has arrived!

She arrived at 8:02 pm on Thursday November 15th, 2007. She weighed in at 7 pounds .02 ounces. She measured at 20.5 inches long. She has the longest little fingers and the darkest full head of hair you have ever seen! She is adorable and is very lucky to have such wonderful parents. Congratulations Jenna, Phil and Teja! Welcome to the world baby Ryah!

The proud parents - and Grandpa!

Phil & Paul

Their proudest moment!

It's a rough life!

Brady has some news...

Big Brother Brady...Coming June 2008!

The Pirate of Arizona Drive

This costume has sentimental value - it was Tony's pirate costume when he was a kid. His mom pulled it out for Brady to wear this year. We tried to get him to hold the accessories and wear the hanky, but he kept saying "don't want to". Maybe next year he will be more excited about Halloween. I think dad needs to dress up with him next year...

Our buddies

Kaytlyn is our neighborhood sweetheart - she is the cute little kitty.

We also stopped by the house of Alex the firefighter and Ashley the dalmation. Aren't they so adorable!

Get it Off!

"Help Daddy, don't want it. Too Tiiiighet" (everything these days is "too tight"according to Brady - he likes to run around with nothing on).

Look who's driving now!

Watch out! He's driving!

Jenna's Baby Shower

The baby only has about 4 more weeks! Can't wait to meet the little princess!

Another Beaver Victory!

We played Stanford. Brady was quite the fan....notice the beads again! There is something about those that he loves!

Another Tailgate party

These are two of my friends, Heather and Aryn. We were all in the same sorority.

The top picture just in from Heather. We ran into another sorority sister Marissa during the game. After the game we decided to go check out the Kappa Delta House - man, did we ever get the short end of the deal - it looks good! Lots of new upgrades!

Halloween Party

We went to a Murder Mystery party on Friday night. Lots of fun! It was pirate theme - (although I had to dress in formal attire).

more at the pumpkin patch

Mt Hood

It was such a beautiful evening - we took a few pictures of Mt Hood - hope you all can see it.