December update

I know it's been way too long since I've posted pictures. We have been really busy getting ready for our little guy's arrival next week. We're scheduled to meet him on December 14th, unless he decides to come earlier. Avery talks about Baby Brother a lot, but she really has no idea how her world is about to change!

Once we got everything ready for baby, we decided to get in a bunch of Christmas activities early since we know we won't have a lot of time later this month. Plus it's been really dry out this year, so it has been nice to get out to do these things before the rain sets in.

We love going to see the light displays at our Zoo. This year we met up with some friends from Avery's playgroup, and she really got into the lights this year.

She is also really interested in the Reindeer this year. She knows more of their names than I do! Here she is the first time she saw the display at Macy's!

Jon helped Avery write a letter to Santa this year. She was very excited about sending it to him!

This weekend we had a brunch with our friends, the Conways, and Santa was there! The sun was also out (AMAZING for Portland in December!) so Avery wanted to wear some shades on the way there. We couldn't resist the picture!

Here are Avery and her buddy Rory before breakfast. They are finally at an age where they can play together - it was so cute!!

Avery was so excited to meet Santa AND Mrs Claus! And thought it was so cool that she had a matching outfit! She even remembered to tell him everything that was in the letter that she mailed to him, just in case he forgot.

A couple more pics from that day....