Seattle Christmas

I spent Christmas with my parents at my brother's house in Washington. Needless to say, taking pictures has not been my strong point lately. Hence I only have 2 pictures of me at Christmas. (Technically 3 - but I'll save you from the Christmas morning picture - SCARY!) When my mom and sister-in-law are taking pictures it is hard to justify making everyone stay still for another picture, so I get what I can from others...

I love to play around and wrestle with the boys...


And it generally results in hysterical laughter from my nephews! Or J trying to get away from me as quickly as possible - you can decide... :)

The BIG 6!

My nephew's birthday occurred in December and his favorite show right now is Ben 10. My friend at work convinced me to buy these balloons. As the Walmart worker started to blow them up (in a VERY slow manner) I was slightly shocked at the size of them! Needless to say C liked them and amazingly enough they are still half-floating in his room a month later!

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was low key at the Baker household this year. We were graced with the presence of cousins and extended family :)

The obligatory dinner picture... Afterwards we played a roaring hand of Bohnanza. For those of you who have never played it - you should!

However, as a warning, I do get highly involved with this game and get VERY upset when people try to cheat (usually couples). So we'll see if my cousins ever want to play that with me again... I never win, but that doesn't stop me from continuing to play it!

Halloween

I'm not sure what possessed me this year to carve a pumpkin, but I'm pretty sure I have done enough to cover the next 10 years of my life...


My highly skilled helpers at work...


A wanted fangs on his pumpkin (which is what I am holding) and then C wanted the Batman sign, so that was my first attempt at free handing something that should be recognizable. Not too shabby if you ask me!


And the hoards of pumpkins that we completed that night!