santa

Our wonderful visit with
Santa at Alpenrose Dairyville last weekend:

Reading of the lists:  Tyler left

Tyler left/Carter right

 

Annamarie was FRIGHTENED... claws into my shoulders to not put her down.

Hitched!

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. BISHOP!!!

What a truly memorable and special wedding and trip to Reno and Lake Tahoe.

It was a quaint yet perfectly planned and beautiful wedding with just us 5 and Ben's dad in attendance. Travis and Rhonda's parents Ron and Linda eloped to this very same church (Our Lady of Snows) 40 years ago. Below Ben and Rhonda held a picture of them up on that day. Brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it. How happy they must be smiling down on their daughter... Travis walked her down the aisle and Ben's dad stood by his side.  Sweet day.

 



Tyler

Carter

 

Annamarie gathering in ther brothers (Tyler right)



Reception dinner after.  Beautiful toasts.  But where's Carter?  being tricky.



the boys one request:  wedding cake!

After the wedding we headed to Lake Tahoe for a few days.  It's where I met Ben and Rhonda for the first time 10 years ago for Ron and Linda's 30th wedding anniversary.  What fun to go back together!!

Auntie Rhonda Claus and Ben the Elf paid a visit- gifts in hand.  An early Christmas for the kiddos!

Exploring the village: Tyler in gray hat/Carter blue (in all pics)

  

We took a ride up the gondola up to Heavenly Ski Resort- gorgeous!



Ben and his dad

First Snowball Fight





Newleyweds

Annamarie fell asleep standing at the lodge.  Unbelievably stayed asleep all the way back down the gondola and into her bed.   Yes, we played hard... but had so much fun!

 Wonderful Memories.

 

Halloween Festivities

First came the carving with friends:

 

Our friend Henry - his dad is famous for his witches brew.

Next came early week trick or treating at Gigi & Popi's:

Then came the actual DAY and pics:

Annamarie, Tyler, Carter

 

All silly

And a party with Enzo:



Carter, Enzo, Tyler

Ending with- of course - neighborhood trick or treating:

Meeting Leif

Travis and I took the boys up to Seattle a few weekends ago to meet our new cousin Leif.  What a treat!!  We love you little Leif!!

Carter with Leif and Aunt Janna



Happy Parents



Tyler & Ruby (their dog who "named him") and Travis and Leif



Carter and me on their porch overlooking the sound.  Beautiful!



Uncle Zan playing rock paper scissors with Carter for Fizzy Water.  Hysterical.





He then followed by building them a fort and telling them ghost stories about "Satachamow"- sorry if I botched the spelling Zan:)
Great uncle they have! Leif is in for some good times with his Dad.



Tyler (left in brown) and Carter checking out the ferries heading to Whidbey.



We then spent the day in Seattle with the boys hitting up the market and museum.

Carter (Red "Dragon") / Tyler (Green "Dragon")



Me- Riding the high bike & Tyler with the anemones



Carter and Tyler LOVED the butterfly room at the museum and they loved them.



 

Tyler & Daddy