Recent Pictures

I have a few new pictures to add to this blog. I forgot to upload a picture of Kaylee in her Halloween outfit. She was a bee this year. We hadn't planned on doing anything for halloween - other than NOT being home to hand out candy. Jeff had to work late and I took Kaylee downtown to the coffee shop where we hung out with my friend Rochelle and Kaylee's pal Johnathon. Anyway, I saw this outfit one day and just had to get it.

My brother and family came out for a visit. We all drove up to Mt Baker in the hopes of finding some snow for my nephew who has grown up in Thailand and has never experienced it. There was a little bit of snow up there, but I just heard that MN got blasted with a good snowstorm today and Jon was able to really make the most of it. Anyway, the picture I'm putting in here is of Kaylee up at Picture Lake near the Mt Baker ski area with Mt Shuksan in the background. I love this picture because it captures Kaylee saying "water" - or at least the way she says "water" in sign language.

Finally I'll put in some pictures of our recent vacation to Seaside, OR. Jeff's folks let us use their timeshare down there for a few nights. It was pretty cold, but also very beautiful. I'm sure I wouldn't have liked it as much if we were there in the summer during peak season. We went to some historical Lewis & Clark sites (L&C are a big interest for me). We walked down the promenade from our condo to the historical site that a company of L&C's men went to harvest salt for the return trip. We also visited Fort Clapstop where they wintered over before heading back.

We got some snow here today in Bellingham as well. First for the season in fact. I wrestled Kaylee into her outdoor clothes all the while promising her that it would be worth it. I planned to take her out to experience the snow we saw falling all day and maybe give her a ride in the sled down the mailbox and back. As soon as I set her down on the sidewalk, she just stood there, seemingly unable to move. I thought maybe she was too bundled up to move her arms and legs but it turned out she just didn't know what to do about the snow on the ground. As soon as I came and held her hand she was alright. We got out the sled and she got a ride down to the mailbox, but she didn't seem to excited about the experience. When we got back, she just wanted me to hold her and she pointed back at the house like she wanted to get back inside. Oh well...I tried. I think the most rewarding experience for her was getting back out of the snow gear and having freedom of movement back.

Oh, funny thing happened this morning that I should write down before I forget. I let Kaylee play with my cell phone today as I was in the checkout at the grocery store. I soon realized she somehow made a phone call and discovered that she called my parents in MN! I think it must've been the last number dialed. After talking with my parents for a bit I gave Kaylee the phone back, not thinking she'd be able to do that again. At our next stop I looked and saw that she had Grandma on the line again. My mom told me Kaylee had called and hung up 4 times since we last talked! I haven't figured out how to lock my phone, so I just shut it off to see if that would stop her. Not 10 seconds later, Kaylee had turned the phone back on again! So no more playing with Mom's cell phone! I thought it was all pretty funny though. Grandma and Grandpa were of course thrilled to be called so much by Kaylee!

Kaylee signing "water" - so cute!

The famous turnabout in Seaside, OR.

Lewis & Clark looking kinda lost...