On our way up to see Nathan and Emily we stopped to see Sister Thacker. We had such a great visit. It was so fun to just spend some time with her. She looks wonderful and just still has such a great sense of humor. When we left there was a big wind storm and all the lights in that area of town were out. It took us a while to get out of town and then off to drive for a couple more hours to get to the Bates.
The book signing. Michelle came to be with us. She couldn't stay very long but it was so fun
to see her
It was a great evening for a first book signing
Nathan and Em took us around to see the sites in Seattle
Becca and Rosie having story time
Christmas Morning and the line up
Lots and lots of presents
We went to the park a couple of times. The first time I was with Maddy and Ani and we were to meet Nathan, Em and Rosie. By the time we got there the Bates had already left the park because it was sooooo cold. Maddy and Ani just wanted to go to the park so we got out and played for about 10 minutes and we were frozen so we went home. A few days later it was much nicer and we had a Taco Bell picnic and played a long time at the park.
This was Maddy's favorite slide. I think she went down that slide forward and backward, upside down, head first, you name it she tried it.
Chelsea came and joined us. Now every time she comes to our house she asks, "where are the kids?"
Everyone down the slide
On the tire swing
It was such a fun day
