Happy Thanksgiving

Here are some photos and more from Thanksgiving at Grandma and Grandpa's house!

Here's video of Amelia dancing off her Thanksgiving dinner this morning.

Smile!

Amelia playing with Elaina.


The sisters hanging out and watching TV.


Tummy and back time!


Smile!

I'm a goofball!

Family Portrait!

We recently got our family portrait done through Holland Studios (same company that did our engagement and wedding photos) and here are the results...

After you click on the link, click on "Rake"
http://www.hollandstudios.com/galleries.html

Enjoy!

Grammy & Papa visit

Grammy and Papa came to visit Amelia and Elaina this past month (October 18-22). They flew out to Portland while Papa had to teach for a week. We had so much fun with them.

We went on walks, played outside, ate yummy dinners and just hung out.

Halloween & Elaina's check up!

Our third and first Halloween was a big success! Amelia dressed up as Snow White and her little sister was a Dwarf - Dopey. Amelia enjoyed going from house to house saying "Trick or Treat". Once she got candy, she then proceeded to say, "I want more." But we always left the house saying, "Thank you." Amelia got lots of candy and couldn't stop talking about it.

Snow White


Snow White's cape


Snow White & Dopey


Here's a slide show of Elaina and her Vermont Bear... since she's now two months old.

Elaina went in for two month check up today. Poor thing got three shots and an oral vaccine. She was a trooper, though. Her stats... she's 22.5" (50%) and weighs in at a hefty 11 pounds, 5 ounces (75%). That's one pound more and a half an inch taller than Amelia was at this same age. Her head circumference is 15.1" (50%). She's a growing girl! The doctor said that she looks bigger than a two month old. Says Elaina has good neck muscles and is very intelligent as she's very intent on staring at things or watching people pass by. He said that Elaina is strong as he could tell that she likes standing up. He said to keep this up and work on more tummy time and stimulating activities. Our next check up is at 4 months... so January!