Turkey day!

It sure doesn't seem like it sometimes, but we do indeed have a lot to be thankful for: family, love, health, a roof over our head, food in our tummies, our beautiful daughter.

Danielle, Vienne and I had a great time (as always!) in Eugene for Thanksgiving. Big thanks to Auntie Carol for the wonderful meal and hospitality.

It was good to see everyone that was there: Cousin Mike and Tammie, Cousin-in-law Jake, little cousin Aly, Jake's bro and his girlfriend, Auntie Carol and Uncle Paul, and Grandad and Grandma. Unfortunately. Auntie Awa (Andrea) was the only missing element because she's in Europe on her sabbatical. She was greatly missed.

Despite having the camera the entire time, I only recorded a little bit the morning after turkey day, right before we left to return to Portland. But it was long enough to catch Vienne playing with her cousin Aly and plenty of time for the camera's lens to catch Vienne doing her patented shimmy shake dance move.

Just chillin'

Since 90% of the time she is on the go, once in a blue moon, Vienne will sit still for a few brief moments. When she does, not only is it terribly cute, but it gives D and I a bit of a breather.

Happy Halloween to all!!

Halloween madness

Last Friday, Vienne went to her friend Charlotte's house for dinner and pumpkin carving (unfortunately, we didn't get to the carving) then this afternoon, V went to her first Halloween carnival at the local community center. There was candy, games, prizes and an awesome costume parade around the block!

Vienne loves to twirl...

....until it makes her sick and she can't stand up any longer!!

The Barney song

Like any normal 1-year-old, Vienne is madly in love with Barney. Not the actual dinosaur of course. Nor is she enamored with the man inside the suit. But rather, she is infatuated with the singing and dancing depicted on the show. Recently, Vienne has even begun singing the first few bars of the Barney theme song, after she gets through her Bobcat Goldwaith impression. It is soooooo cute!

Such a pretty pony...clippity clop clippity clop

Vienne's nana Sian got her a wonderful little pony for her birthday. Her pony, which has yet to be named (but "pony" works just fine, thank you) sings and makes horsey noises, which delights Vienne to no end. In fact, all we have to do is start singing the pony song - "such a pretty pony, clippity clop clippity clop" - and Vienne will run over to her pony for a quick "ride". Thanks Nana!