December

 I had to work Christmas Day, but got to leave work early and drove up to the big city to hang out with my kids, we had a nice meal and some present opening and laughs together. 
  This picture of the dog was taken 2 weeks ago when I drove home that is in the Turnagain pass, when we stopped to stretch our legs.  This is the side of the pass that the snow machiners are allowed to ride, the other side is for skiers.  The dog is standing on the snow bank checking out the activities.

 This picture is from yesterdays drive at a place called the Y there is a lake and I saw a 4 legged animal on the lake so stopped to get some pictures the coyote walked towards the road where the truck was parked.  There were other cars that stopped to look, the coyote didn't run away, I had climbed on the back of the truck to get some pictures to get  a view over the snow bank.

This picture doesn't need much information, that of course is the sweet baby.

baby

Mikaele Faith 12/9/11 @ 12:28p 7lbs 4ozs, 20 1/4 inches long.  Ten finger Ten Toes, hair and cute as can be.

survived

I always go overboard for Thanksgiving, so much so I call myself the Thanksgiving slave, (family says I bring it on myself) spend 3 days cooking, for a 1 hour meal, but then lots of leftovers is good, so now that a week later my dogs are eating good.  I so enjoy having all my kids with me on that day, that it is worth it, if I do ask for help there is someone to pitch in.  Also found time to get a quilt done for the Tuesday group, they had made one for one of the gals, who had fell when a moose chased her, she is getting the quilt next week.  I won't be there because I am heading to town for the birth of granddaughter, who may show up on Monday the 5th.  I have the week off from work, to spend with newest family member.  Update later.