Thanksgiving in Elko plus some pictures

We made the trip to Elko this year for Thanksgiving. The weather was much better for driving and Ben did okay for a baby his age. He slept for a good portion of it and watched movies the other. We found a tree, played football at the Hubbard's, ran a turkey trot, made raviolis and got to meet Janessa. It was a good trip although Ben didn't sleep well so I was grateful for some good sleep once we got home.

Turkey trot for our stake the weekend before. We did it in 32 mins with the stroller.

liking some squash

We had a black cat show up at our door. Manolo is guarding his spot.

cheesey smile

hello blacky

Ben really liked sitting in the sink...

standing and looking proud of himself

our christmas tree after we cut it

Mom and Dad's tree. It was high up!

at the church after the run

pics taken from the photographer at the run. This one was in the newspaper. Ben is famous already

Our winnings;

Phil and Dad were the only ones in their category

how Ben took naps. Guess he liked the floor better than his crib

Sunday morning tree pic

showing Ben snow

we took an Elko tree home to Oregon

taking down the Thanksgiving decor

Manolo really missed us. He followed us around the first few days we got back

Getting Christmas out! messy

look at Jamir's face in these...I heard noise and turned around and Ben was halfway up the latter. He had no fear!

Jamir is beside himself...haha

testing out new Christmas gear from Grandma Steflik

loves the bite oranges

Manolo wants to take baths with Ben

deer behind our yard

licking the batter from some Christmas cookies