New Years Day With Emm

Peterman was in Redmond for a wedding so we took Emma off of very-pregnant-Jenn's hands.


Its always fun having Emma at our house. She loves to sit in Bill's giant pillow chair! The queen in her giant chair looking at me like "Nu-Nu, seriously... you're interrupting Mickey Mouse!"
After the Rose Bowl we thought it would be fun to take Bem to Portland for an overnight trip to the ZOO!

On the car ride up to Portland Emma was cracking us up. Just singing all her favorite songs.

We found a hotel with an indoor pool.

Emma loved jumping to me. over and over and over....
Watching Elmo with Bill.
We got a room with 2 queen beds. This is how a 2 year old can take up a whole queen bed!
Emma is ready and excited for the Zoo! She brought her baby to show them the monkeysPretty funny ugly goat
Lucky Emma got a stroller. I'd like an adult stroller for days like this.
Emma can you say "sturgeon"


It was at this moment that Phil and I realized Emma would never survive in the wild.
The cutest 1yr old baby elephant!



The monkey was copying Bem
This guy woke up from his nap and walked all the way up to stare at Emma. We think he wanted her baby or cookies.
He just STARRED at Emma. It was incredible!
And ANOTHER animal dropping what they are doing to come say hi to Emma. I think she's like a wild animal whisperer.
We spent about 3hours at the zoo and this is what happened...
Fun Portland getaway bemmers.

3rd Anniversary

Like I've said we had a staycation for our usual annual Christmas/Anniversary vacation. This year we had a staycation.

For the actual day of our anniversary Phil and I didnt have a plan. We cleaned the house and packed an over night bag just in case. We went to lunch in Corvallis and then went on a long drive. We love just driving around and looking at property. We ended up in Dallas so we decide to go to Lincoln City for the night. The weather was surprisingly beautiful!


What a jokester!
I corrected it. But he is kinda right. I cant believe we've only been married 3yrs. It seems like he's been my world for much much longer!
This picture is funny. i think we both look like dorks.We had a delicious dinner at the Casino...not the buffet but the nice restaurant.
I love this guy!

So when we got home from the coast on New Years we decided to get CRAZY! We partied all night long....NOT. we went to bed at 830! I got crazy motivated to organize the bathroom, pantry, spice cupboard and tup-a-ware cupboard. Awesome way to bring in the New Year!

Full Fun Christmas

Phil and I had a very full FUN Christmas Week.

We love our best friend/family overlaps that allows for the best holiday Celebrations.

Phil and I spent the week with my family, his family and the Kirkbrides. I of course dont have any photos from Phil or my family's celbrations, whats wrong with me?

The Kirkbrides had their Christmas Crab Night and Christmas Eve early.


The beautiful new family of 3
Sister-in-laws with the same name.
Babe? You look like Kurtis!
Cocktail hour.
Have you seen anything cuter? Twas The Night Before Christmas.
Phil and I love the time we get to spend with these folks. We love them dearly.


Christmas Eve we had a roommate reunion slumber party at Pete and Jenn's. We ate soup, watched a movie and slept next to the Christmas Tree. In the morning we had an amazing Christmas breakfast. Sharon, Brad, Chad, Kylie and the boys came over and we had french toast. Someone, not sure who, was very smart and started experimenting with Bailey's Irish Cream french toast. SO GOOD!

Bem got some fun princess things from Nu-Nu and Bill for Christmas. She looooves dressing up!After the awesome Christmas breakfast Phil and I spent the night in Lebanon with my Family. We had a delicous Christmas dinner at my Uncles newly remodeled beautiful home.

Then the next morning we headed to the Kelley's in Philomath for some delicous Indian Food. This year instead of exchanging gifts, each couple told the family what they would like from the family. It was a thoughtful, creative idea, some examples: Scotty and Crystal want us to a snow day and Pete and Jenn want us to spend a day at Camp Tadmor.

We were exhausted from the long week, I think we went to bed at 830?!

I LOVE SURPRISES but stop me if this starts to happen....

House Christmas

We had our house Christmas on Monday evening before Christmas. The guys gave the girls their gifts and the girls gave each other a few things and Phil gave Lewis a popcorn tin.

Lewis got to open his stocking first...
- AND....he got sausage!
- It was a warm and cozy night for Christmas fun.
Beeeeeeest Freeeeinds
So Phil got me a snuggie. Its not a joke gift, I really wanted. I actually got tricked into thinking it was aaaaaall I got. After some awkward silence, ha, Phil sent me on a scavenger hunt to find my final gift. In the oven I found a jewelry box.
I would have been happy with the box. I was bawling. I'm so weird. Just the thought of jewelry turned me into a mess. But to my surprise I got my first strand of Pearls with matching earrings.
Ruby got loads of chocolates. I've been doing a good job not stealing from her room, hasnt been easy for me.

Kelley, Kirkbride, Kiker, Kavanagh Fun! Whats up with the K's!

We love it when Chad and Kylie come home. Sunday before the Christmas events started we had the Kirkbrides over for dinner. We had a fun Pizza party. We are starting to master this party theme. I looooove it!Phil made an amazing shrimp dip we kept hot on the wood stove. Great appetizer!

You might notice our really nice holiday family photo on the mantel. Zoom in for a classy photo of Phil.

Casey's Last Night

Its Christmas break. We need to GO OUT and have some fun!

Mr. Hurt had his last night of work at "the Dog" so we HAD to go support our guy! He is always so good at making me a "surprise" and giving me the best drink ever!

Ruby and Phil. Gosh babe. No more joke mustaches. You look so weird!
Lewis is hilarious.
One of my last nights hangin out with Lauren. Man, its so cliche but you really dont know what you have until its gone. LAUREN, you are so much fun. I'm sad you are leaving to LA!
So Crazy.