Polar Express 2009

We went to the Polar Express again in Portland this year. Ben had been looking forward to going for weeks. Reid and Ben got to open a present the morning before we went and got new PJ's to wear for the Polar Express. Here they are below in front of our X-mas tree. The family. I should say that we asked Tristan to go with us and he declined.

Pops came with us too and here he is in front of the Rangeley car.

Ben and Reid waiting patiently for the ride to start.

The cookie and cocoa!

Pretty ladies.

The stamped tickets!

And of course the bell.

Can you hear it Pops?

The picture with Santa.

Sledding

Happy Ben! He loves to play in the snow and was so happy to get the first snow of the year! Reidy girl enjoying the snow too.

The two cuckoos.

The sled run is ready and here goes Reid with Daddy's help.

Tristan's big wipe out.

Ben and his cheesy grin, he loves sledding.

T-Byrd again.

Reid trying to turn her sled.

Thanksgiving 2009

Another year and another fab Thanksgiving at our house! Here is Matt's contribution, a yummy edible arrangement! Reid has a lovely smile in this picture! The couch crew with remotes and all....

Ahhh how does this camera work again? My mom still not sure how to use the camera we bought 1-2 years ago.

The kids table Reid, Matty, Ben and Isabelle.

Group picture with Matty.

Group picture with me. Happy Turkey Day everyone!

Trick or Treat 2009

Batman and Sleeping Beauty!

Erin's visit

My college friend and old roommate Erin came to visit us for a night in October. We hadn't seen each other in many years, and not since we both had kids. Here are the kids below at the table eating breakfast, Reid, Griffin, Ben, Jake.
Matt helping Jake play guitar hero. Reid in the background rockin' out.

Erin's husband Mike and Jake.

Erin's youngest Griffin!