It’s been pretty rainy here lately, so we’ve had to stay inside more than we’d like. Because we’re traveling in December, we put up the Christmas decorations early. Our neighbors probably think we’re hardcore since the tree has been lit up in front of the window for a week and a half already.




Avery was a big help decorating the bottom third of the tree


We decided it was time for Avery to have a haircut

Avery tower

We went down to Vancouver last weekend to celebrate Nana’s birthday. Old Nana is still in town from New Zealand so we got to see her too. We went to Edgefield for a birthday dinner. The food and beer were great. Lindsey and I also spent an afternoon shopping in Portland while Avery stayed home and played.
Four generations


Avery was happy to help Nana eat her birthday cake

We had a great Halloween, by far the most fun yet. We carved pumpkins in the morning (there were even power tools involved). After Avery’s nap (which he never fell asleep for), we went to trick-or-truck at the Maple Valley community center. It was fun as always, but Avery didn’t want to get in the trucks. Then tonight we took Avery out early, and he managed to fill his little bag (and daddy’s pockets). Once he was all tuckered out he came back home and handed some candy out. I think was his favorite part.

We took Avery to Thomasson Farms this week to choose some pumpkins. He was a little crabby and didn’t really want his picture taken, but we managed to get a few shots.