Wonder Man Bakes Bread

Thanks to an awesome Christmas gift from Marla and Bill, Robb is in bread baking mode. After pouring over his bread machine recipe book and collecting all of the ingredients (including buttermilk, eww) he loaded the machine and we headed out for a late stroll in the snow. When we finally got back home the house had that special aroma that only home-baked bread can lend. Awesome!

Little One!

Thank goodness Robb has connections. His awesome Rad Tech instructor, René, gave us an ultrasound! Given that we are at 15 weeks and still haven't seen a doctor yet, it was a happy relief. The best part was seeing the busy little heart and watching it kick it's legs.

A Craik Family Christmas

McKenna poses at the hearth.

Mom and Annaliese check out the quilt.

First baby gifts for Christmas.

Robb and Grandma Edna.

Everett and Jelinda open gifts.

Dad tries out his new bass.

Annaliese demonstrates her mad violin skills.

Jeremy, Taylinn and Tara lunching while I finish the quilt.

Christmas was as perfect as could be this year. We got mom and dad down from the arctic; Jeremy, Tara and the girls from Montana and gathered at Grandma Edna's house with Everett and Jelinda. Jeremy, Tara and the girls stayed with us so we had a full fun house. McKenna and Annaliese showed off their violin skills, so impressive! And one of the highlights of the whole week was the bright, toothy smile that Taylinn flashes every time she wakes up from nap. Family is the best!

Happy Birthday, Annaliese!

Today Annaliese turns 4! Here is the apron I made for her that she'll get when they show up tomorrow. I think we'll throw in some frostings and cookie decorating supplies as well. Happy Birthday little one.

Happy Birthday, Robb!

Robb turned a huge 29 years yesterday, and we celebrated by going out for Mexican food. Joining us were Everett and Jelinda, Grandma Edna and mom and dad. Robb turned a nice shade of red when mom and dad insisted on serenading him. Okay, maybe I was a bit red as well.

Snow!

That's right folks. It has snowed in Walla Walla before Christmas yet again. It was so beautiful on Sabbath afternoon that we could not resist a bit of a winter walk. Though, as you will see, Pat and John couldn't resist a bit of a run. Those crazy marathoners...