Our Cute Little Mouse

Nan's Nutcracker Debut

The Little Ballerina Arrives

In costume and ready to go.

The audience is ready.

Praise from Daddy.

Flowers from Jake.

Here is Nan's performance in the Eugene Ballet Company's Nutcracker. She is the baby mouse on the far right- but don't you worry, she will make her voice heard! Way to go Nan- we are soooo proud of you. Enjoy!

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...

...there's a tree that needs chopping, more gifts that need shopping, and loved ones are near- it's the most wonderful time of the year!

Okay cheesy, I know. But I'm still a little sleep-deprived from all the activity around here. It has been super busy, but sooooo worth it. Here's the proof:

All ready to go over the river and through the woods to find our tree.

The gang is all happy- this lasts for a full 2 minutes.

The girls ditch the boys for hot cocoa in the van.

The men return victorious!

Kids + Snow = a lot of work!

Cousin Michael holds their attention with one of his books on weaponry.

Lu with her new Tinkerbell bunny she made with Auntie G.



Jake's Big Day

Dressed in white and ready to go.

We packed the church! Holden was there too, but left before we could get a picture.

Jake was soooo huggy!

Laurie's crew

Clara feeding Grandma Etta

Carrying on the Little tradition of gingerbread houses- B loved it!



That's All Folks... for now.

Our Little Shining Star

Here she is in her 6.5 minute "Waltz of the Flowers" routine. We are so proud of our Nan.

Counting Our Blessings....

What a busy October & November! We hit the pumpkin patch the same day as my 1/2 marathon- the family all came to cheer me on & I finished alive- wahoo! Next up was our Annual Art & Talent Festival where Clara did not disappoint- check out the video at the end of this post. Grandma & Grandpa Little mailed back Jake's "Flat Stanley" project from England and sent a great care package for the kids (below) along with postcards, great photos, and a report on Flat Stanley's stay in London. Thanks G & G Little!
Lucy turned 4 and had her party the Saturday before her birthday, so when the actual day of her birthday came around she kept asking, "Is it my birthday?" I'd tell her, "Yes." Then she'd say, "Where's the celebration?" I guess we should have planned a 3-day Tinkerbell Extravaganza. She sure loved her gifts and having friends over- thanks to all for spoiling her.
Grandma Etta was next with her birthday- she turned 29 (again). We then had a fancy Thanksgiving Feast at our preschool to learn about pilgrims and indians and counting our blessings (we learned numbers in November). We had a lot of fun and a LOT of food!
Jake had his army birthday party on the 20th complete with an obstacle course (indoors, it snowed that morning), a yelling Dad (Lieutenant Little), and a cake he helped decorate with dirt and rocks. He had a blast and is looking forward to his baptism next week. Enjoy the pix and keep in touch- we'll be mailing Christmas cards soon. xoxo-Steph

English gifts from G & G Little


The boy who started it all...

Silly Little #2

"The Clown"

"Tink"

Pumpkin Patch

Oh yeah, sugar baby!

Good times

The Corn Box

Scarecrow Nan

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Jake entertaining us

The World's "Littlest" Pumpkin

Kissing her new love

Pumpkin lovin'

One more hug for her pumpkin named Tinkerbell (of course!)

Cute Clara

Happy trails

The Giant Pillow

Prison Break 1/2 Marathon

Daddy's Girl

Cousin buddies

Lu giving Uncle Danny a trim

Army partygoers

Make it a good one Jake!

8 candles! Can you believe it?!?

Lining up for the obstacle course

Tink and Tink

So pretty!

Mom's idea of ready for the snow...

Clara's idea of ready for the snow.

Enjoying our feast!

All ready...

...to eat!

Grandma Etta's birthday

(Oops! Got out of order- sorry). Lucy's party guests making bracelets.

Happy Birthday Tinkerbell!

Clara with her certificate and s'more on a stick after the Talent Festival

The Art Display

Clara eating lunch at the preschool table in her indian hat