Making Cookies For Santa With Dad!

Chris decided that he needed to start a tradition and make cookies for Santa with Porter.  He picked a recipe, made sure we had the ingredients, and they went to work.  He wore Porter out.  Ralph is in the pictured here too, obviously it's a giraffe, but Porter calls it his doggie.

Before Santa....

and after Santa....WOW.. he was hungry

Christmas at Grandpa and Nana's

Porter has a new bff.. his grandpa.  He wouldn't let grandpa out of his sight.. and I mean it.  

Porter helped grandpa with everything that day and was stuck to him like glue.

Help from grandpa.

That bag is as big as Porter... inside was the most yummy 

stuffed giraffe, which Porter now calls doggie.

Porter curiously trying to help Aunt Stac.

Happy... this picture makes me feel good.

Honorable Mention-  Georgia (Nana) fixed an awesome dinner.  Her zucchini casserole was amazing.  Coleslaw... OMG!!!  and seriously the best apple crisp I've EVER had in my entire life.  She really put out a spread. Not to mention the cookie tray sent home with us, with about a dozen different kinds of cookies, chocolates, candy's and all kinds of fun treats that have no calories during this time of year.  

Cousin Larry & Colleen, cousin Ken & Annette, and Auntie Inamae came over for dinner too.  I wasn't on my game with pictures because we had been up since 4:15 with Porter.  I really wish I would have gotten pictures of everyone.. including Chris and I.. darn it!!  Next time.  It was really a wonderful day.  I wish we lived closer.  come on lotto numbers!  schweeeewwwwwinnnnnggg.. battttttta!

**no Porter isn't wearing a holiday turtle neck.. it has fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars on it. (just for the record), not that there's anything wrong with that.

"Mommy"!!

When Porter see's me sometimes.. he'll yell out "Mommy".  It's like he's surprised to see me every time.  I love it and it never gets old.  Also, no matter what we ask him, he'll give a wispy.... yyyyeeeaaahhh!  His sweet voice never gets old.

A picture in front of the Christmas tree.

His silly smile, he can really ham it up!

He likes to sit in our ottomans... silly boy!

Another Great Idea!

One day last week, I got off work, went and picked up P, and thought.. no plans today, no errands, no to-do's, let's go see grandma at work.  So, off we went to my Mom's work to visit for a bit.  Then, I thought.. well.. it's still early.. we're by the mall, maybe we should go see Santa.  Why do I talk myself into these things.  Going to see Santa with Porter really hasn't been a holiday priority for me.  If you know me, you'd know that I'm not a huge holiday person at all.  Anyway.. so off we went to find Santa.

There he is.. I get in line.. the line is short.. we wait for about 10 minutes.  Then someone mentions to me that we need to put in our cell number so they can text us when it's our turn to get in line.  (I'm like.. wow.. even Santa is tech savvy).  So, we go get a snack, get back in line.  Finally, it's our turn and the gal says.. would you like to have your son get a picture with Santa?  I literally looked at her like she was crazy, why else would we be standing in line.  Apparently, getting a picture with Santa costs $25 bucks.  OUCH... of course Porter started to cry.. big scary old guy with a beard...

People tell me he'll be more comfortable next year.

We'll see.

Time With Sister!

I'm convinced.. it's the best winery in Oregon.

Mt Hood is in the background, I swear it's there.

I have no idea why we didn't get a picture together.. DOH!  

Still a great day and way to spend time with my sister.

Photo's and Fun!

Another photo session.

Just waiting for an opportunity to mess with the dog.

Spending time with Grandpa.

Nana and Grandpa.

Looking for the perfect tree.

Look the sun does come out in Oregon in December...

I love this jacket on him.. I doubt he'll fit in it much longer!