Trimming the Tree

We were lucky enough to be able to drive up to Seattle for the day (from Portland) to celebrate Christina's 21st birthday.  First activity on the agenda: decorate the Christmas tree at Nana's house.  This was Alexis' first time decorating a tree.  Not only did she have a ton of fun, but she did a great job!

 

That evening, we went out to dinner and to Snowflake Lane to celebrate.  Alexis loved seeing all of the drummers in their costumes.

 

Thanksgiving at GiGi's

We had a delicious Thanksgiving dinner at GiGi's house:

Alexis had fun getting reacquainted with her cousin Zachary.

I was able to snap this great picture of my Papa:

 

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Seattle Aquarium

Alexis and I had fun at the Seattle Aquarium today with Trevor.  Alexis was very brave and touched the sea stars and the anemones in the touch tank.

 

After the aquarium, we had a delicious lunch at Ivar's.  (They make my favourite clam chowder!)  Alexis got this hilarious mask with her meal:

We fed the seagulls our extra french fries.  Alexis amazed me by holding out the fries all by herself.

 

Three Generations

Alexis and I with my Grandma Lynda.

 

Pre-pre-school

Alexis thinks she's already in pre-school. When we're at my mom's house, she loves to go to pre-school with the big kids (3-4 year olds), and they love to have her. Her favourite thing to do is paint.

The pre-school kids were preparing for their annual Friendship Lunch (Thanksgiving program) and Alexis joined in.  Here she is in her Native American vest:

Alexis also thinks that she is the teacher and loves to help Mrs. Walker (Nana) up in front:

 

Princess Alexis

 

Milestone Pictures

We just got back the professional pictures we had taken of John and Alexis.  It was Alexis' two-year-old pictures, and John's thirty-year-old pictures.  They turned out great.  Here's just a few:

Snow Bunny

Fun in the snow at the cabin: