Christmas 2008

Our friends Jenn and Brandon came for a visit with their two little boys, Caleb and Daniel.

I'm a pirate! Is that my belly sticking out? We had a little too much fun with Sue's scarf.

On the way back home, we got stuck in the Seattle airport for about 6 hours. Lots of Burger King!

Christmas 2008

Addie got to meet her 4th great grandpa parent, Papa JJ. Joanne and he came up for a visit while we were in Summerland.

Lots of Canucks games were watched while we were visiting.

A family friend had a little girl one day after Addie (Catie was born on October 24th). Sue bought the two girls matching Christmas outfits. We preceded to play dress up and take pictures for about 10 minutes. They were such perfect models. They just sat on the couch, both awake, leaning on each other while we snapped the pics.

Our little Russian child!

Addie's first plane ride up to Canada

Addie did amazing on the trip up to Summerland (even though we had some pretty tough delays). We are really blessed that we even made it up there. Our last flight, on a small plane to Kelowna, B.C., the flight attendants announced that our pilot only had two minutes before he would be instructed to get off the plane. Something about clock hours and how long you've been flying. Anywho, they quickly shut the door (after lots of coaxing by the passengers) and off we went. :)

In my sleep, I pretty much let anyone do anything! :) Thanks Uncle Mark.

Addie's 1st Christmas in Minnesota

Addie had a pre-Christmas celebration in Minnesota once at my parents house and then that same evening at my aunt's house. She was pretty excited about the whole event. She got lots of books, clothes, and even her highchair from Great Grandma and Grandpa.