Madison's 3rd birthday!

Our friends Allison and Jesse's little girl Madison had her 3rd birthday at Pump It Up!! I wish I had pictures from the huge blowup slides and jumping arenas but the lighting wasn't really great plus the kids were jumping and sliding so fast I couldn't get a shot without little blurs all over the place! But they had a GREAT time!!! Then it was pizza and cupcakes and presents in the party room. As you can see the girls loved the icing and the princess rings on the cupcakes!! I can't tell you how great it was seeing our friends from Bellevue. Words cannot express.

This is the birthday girl!

Kenzie gave Madison a pink sparkly feather boa and a Nick Jr. DVD. She wanted to keep them, but gave them to her graciously. No fussing at all!

Trekin' back to Teton Trek

Brian and I were both off for Veteran's Day so we took Kenzie to the Zoo! I hadn't seen Teton Trek yet, so Brian and Kenzie showed me around! I didn't get to see the gyser because of the Zoo Lights Christmas Tree, so we'll just have to go back after Christmas. The lodge is beautiful and the bears are so fun to watch! The cubs were seperated from the big bears so I didn't get to see them either. But the adults, Heidi and Peak, were really active! The Zoo is having trouble growing grass in the exhibit because the bears keep pulling it up! I know it frustrates the zoo, but I thought it was comical.

Santa sneak peek!

I am SO behind on posts, but will hopefully catch up soon! In the meantime, here's the picture of Kenzie with Santa at Bass Pro Shop! Hopefully you can come visit our house and see the crafts she made! I've got copies of this picture for Nana/Pop, Grandma/Grandpa, Van/Kristin, and Katie! Love you all and hope you're getting into the Christmas spirit! We love seeing all the Christmas lights up around town and hope to have ours up soon!!!

Louisiana bound!

The first week in November (and October 31st), Kenzie went with Brian, his parents, and Aunt D to Morgan City, Louisiana for a Bassmaster tournament. I HATE when they leave me alone, but love the stories she comes home with!

We got to talk every night too so I survived. haha

I think that's a lemon tree (bush?) that was right outside their door! I think they stayed at a cabin right on the water so she got the play at the beach alot.

Yes, that's a real squirrel and yes, it is eating out of her hand.

My daughter is fearless. But even Super Girl needs a nap now and then. I love this sunset picture of her standing on Brian's boat with the water behind her. Great shot.

Really shows her personality.

What, you thought she'd forgotten Gigi? NEVER.

I think they visited a couple of oil rigs and maybe a shrimp boat? I didn't have a commentator when I was going through these pictures. I think that's a milk moustache on Kenzie. I don't have any idea what else it could be,

but I'm constantly being surprised by them!

And they have tame raccoons too apparently! I hope these animals have been vaccinated! I know Brian and his team took care of the ones in east TN,

but I don't know about Louisiana!

I love all the spanish moss. There was alot of that in New Orleans when Brian and I

were there in 2001 (when he proposed!!).

Oh yea! The reason they were there...the tournament! If you couldn't tell from the previous pictures it was fairly pleasant during the day,

but pretty cold at night and EARLY in the morning.

Brian had help weighing in the second day. She took it very seriously. Of course she chattered away until the guy starting talking directly to her, then she clammed up. Typical.

Worn out and headed home to me. Finally!!

I miss them like CRAZY when they're gone!