Winter in Bend & Mt. Bachelor

{The car was so full on the drive in, grocery bags had to sit on kids' laps.}

{You know Parker isn't feeling well when he falls asleep in the snow rather than sledding, which is one of his favorite things.}

P.S. Winter In Bend 2023 

Merry Christmas!

Christmas morning is all about the birth of Jesus... and shoes? Yep, this was the year of new shoes for Christmas, with very specific requests. Thank goodness Santa has access to the most sought-after Nikes.

And then we took our Totten circus to Camas for more present opening, a Christmas sing-along, raising our glasses for many silly and serious toasts, and delicious food with family. Merry Christmas!

P.S. Merry Christmas 2023

Christmas Eve

Conway and the other 4th and 5th graders of Bethany Presbyterian Church led the Christmas Eve Service, as is the tradition. He read scripture, narrated the nativity production, and began the lighting of the candles. It's wonderful to see Conway and his peers stepping up into these leadership roles and being an integral part of the worship service. 

And then back home, we made cookies for Santa and each opened one gift, as is also the tradition. Suits are still a very popular ask in our house. 

P.S. Christmas Eve 2023

Follow the Rainbow to Kringles

We went to Kringles Filling Station for hot cocoa, fun, and games. And to get there all we had to do was follow the rainbow. It was pointing right to Kringles!

Tater Turns One!

She's obviously very excited about her birthday. Ha!

P.S. Meet Tater 

A Cougs vs Huskies Basketball Game

Mother-Son White Elephant Book Exchange with Conway's Buddies

Christmas Cookies and Frosted Ice Cream Cone Trees

Goin' on a Tree Hunt

P.S. Trinity Tree Farm 2023