Chef Coffin(s)!

The other morning I woke to a glorious smell coming from my kitchen... Chris & Tyler had decided it was a perfect day to bake banana nut bread!! I'm not kidding - Tyler was the best assistant chef, taste testing everything before he dumped it in the KitchenAid :) I think his favorite was the walnuts... that gave him a nice "grill" effect!

Thanksgiving 2008

Thanksgiving this year was fast & furious. Chris' sister Allison visited from Orlando (who by the way, is the greatest Christmas-tree-helper-putter-upper there is!!!). Tyler had a blast with his Titi.

We packed a ton of stuff into the week she was here - probably the most notable being 4am shopping the day after Thanksgiving!! Plus we got to check out the Plaza lights & of course enjoy some glorious FOOD!!!

Tyler & cousin Hudson kept everyone entertained as usual :)

Christmas 2008

So, I'm incredibly behind with this blog business... but very thankful to have such a great, healthy & happy family in this new year. Tyler continues to bless us everyday with his smile & we look forward to every new adventure with him :) The boys playing with their new toys!Christmas this year was unlike any other, getting to experience everything for the 1st time through our little man's eyes. We stayed in KC this year with the Dercher clan - lots of presents, good food & fun times. Tyler REALLY enjoyed ripping into all his presents!!

Baby Kaya will be here soon!

Fortunately Tyler slept in until 7:30 Christmas morning - I hear horror stories of 5am wake-up calls, of kids wondering if "Santa" has been there yet!!! I guess we have another year or two before that happens.

Kathryn got to come in for a long visit from the east coast. We kept trying to convince her to stay for an extended vacation!!

We stopped at Grandma & Grandpa's house for New Year's Eve... The boys enjoyed their whistles & noise makers!!