Merry Christmas!

We had a wonderful Christmas! Kins definitely knows what a present is now and she happily opened lots of them. Although, we are pretty sure she likes all the boxes more than the actual presents. 

Kins loves her tutu even over her jammies

This box was the highlight of entertainment for a few days. Pushing her around the house made her so happy. 

She loves her books

Story time before bedtime on Christmas night 

Now that is a teddy bear

Snow a few week back at our house

Happy Thanksgiving!!

 We are so thankful for many things in our lives, but most of all we are very blessed to have this little lady in our lives. 

Nik's 30th Birthday

For Nik's 30th we took a trip to San Francisco. We spent the evening with friends and family out on the town. It was so much fun to be adults for a night, even though we missed Kins. 

Haley and John

 Our friends from Portland that just moved to the city got to meet up with us. We miss them so much and had a blast catching up.

Mariah and Ali got to hangout for a bit

The next day we went wine tasting with Nik's work in Napa. It was lots of fun until Nik, Kins and I got the stomach flu. Yuck! Not the best way to end the weekend, but overall it was a blast. 

McKinley's First Birthday

WOW!! We can't believe a year has come and gone. Our baby girl is not quite a baby anymore. She is a little girl saying words, running around, sleeping through the night and many other wonderful things she shows off to us everyday. We are so blessed to have her and love her with all of our hearts!

Her cousin Anna showed her how to blow out the candles. 

First time having real sugar!

Don't you dare take it away from me Mommy. 

 Even though her feet don't touch the ground she still loves to ride her new bike. 

Dessert table for all of the adults

Happy Veteran's Day

Steve (Nik's Dad) was the Grand Marshall in the Veteran's Day Parade this year. Nik and I couldn't miss it. We took Kins downtown and watched the parade. That night Steve was the guest speaker at a Veteran's Dinner. We are very proud of you Djedo!

I had to add the other photos of Kins in there, because I know they will make her Djedo smile.

Go Niners!!

McKinely's First Halloween

She was the cutest giraffe we'd ever seen! McKinley even thought so. 

Kins and her friend Aria at Patagonia

I'm pretty cute!

All the adults couldn't stop watching them

11 Months Old

I am 11 months old. I don't crawl much anymore, walking is my mode of choice. I have 6 teeth (my top 4 front teeth all came in at once.) I am learning to communicate, I can say dada, bath, dog, yes. My hair is starting to become thicker and it is getting longer. I have the best personality, I smile and laugh all of the time. I can't believe I am almost 1.

Ahhh, Mommy loves this one!

Happy Birthday to Me!

I had a wonderful birthday with my family. We drove to Apple Hill for the day and enjoyed the wineries, the apples and the weather. I couldn't have been happier!!

McKinley with her buddy Mason. Born on the same day!

Latham's in town

We were so lucky to have the Latham's for a visit last weekend. It was a quick trip, but we got to spend quality time with all the kiddos for the weekend.

Wish you guys were closer! We love hanging out with you.