Great Grandpa - tell me bout the good ole days

Since I have my airline passes back again my mom, Teagan and I decided to get some use out them and take a trip to Minnesota. (Poor Will had to work). Teagan and her great-grandfather, who is 96, finally had a chance to meet. He knows her as Little Violet (his late wife of almost 75 years). It was amazing watching them. It was as if they had some kind of connection. Teagan, who rarely sits still, sat with him just playing with his hands and staring at his sweet face. We also visited with all of my mom's side of the family. She was spoiled thoroughly by all of the Grand Aunts and then.... she got sick! Somewhere along the way she picked up her first cold, which became RSV, requiring a trip to Urgent Care in Minneapolis, a new pet penguin (her nebulizer), and two horrible ear infections upon our early return to Seattle. Despite the drama the trip was worth every minute!

And you see... this line says you'll live a long life...

I'm not really a palm reader great grandpa :)

Red sweater twins

Attacking Drake's ear (something she loved to do)

Drake is 3 months younger

It's almost 11pm Teagan, why aren't you sleeping!

My cousins - Kate and Jono

Giving each other the stink eye

Hello Mr. you're kinda cold

Oh no Mr. Bill, she's eating your arm!

Eating with Kathy

Being a trooper with Jackie on her last night.
I might be sick but I can still open presents :)

Checking out my cousin Daniel

Ginny with the pool shark

Teagan, I think you're supposed to use a stick...

November 4th, 2008 - A Day for the History Books!

My friend Angelica lives in Capitol Hill in Seattle and she joined thousands of celebrating people on the streets in front of her apartment when our 44th president elect was announced. She heard someone telling someone this in the excitement. Beautiful.

“Rosa Parks sat so Martin Luther King could walk.
Martin Luther King walked so Barack Obama could run.
Barack Obama is running so our children can fly."

Our neighbors were over to watch the election with us last night, thought I would share a few pictures they took....

This was Teagan after the first polls closed. Obama 3; McCain 8

I LOVE electronics!!!

Teagan's FAVORITE toy, Will's baby silver teething bell

A new America

As my little morning spy began to stir this morning I thought of how grateful I am that she was here to witness such an amazing election last night. I can't help but imagine what she will experience in her lifetime. I myself have never been very involved in the political process - until now. Perhaps it's the coming of age, the once in a lifetime candidate or becoming a mama, but I feel a responsiblity to participate in the molding of our future like never before. Despite who you cast your vote for yesterday we can all agree that the possibilities in this great country are endless. I think the best is yet to come.

Fingers uncrossed, heart is full, sigh :)

VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!

Armed with a HUGE sign from the headquarters, we hit some of Seattle's busy corners today to remind passers-by to VOTE! What fun! Many smiles, honks and thumbs up (only a few fingers here and there - can you believe they flipped off a baby???) We ran into local Dave Matthews who wanted to know where we got our HUGE sign, loved it and Teagie. But the best was the sweetest woman who got weapy at the sight of little Teagan already participating and stopped to give her this awesome onesie! You can see how much she likes it, and how much fun she had! Oh how I love my little sidekick!

Fingers still crossed :)

Hey there handsome :)

Aint I cute

Waiting for the cars to come...

Check out the fruits of my labor!

Only a few more hours mama!

Sweet Dreams....

As I tucked in Teagan tonight she grabbed by arm with her little hand, smiled, and I could have sworn she whispered "GO OBAMA"...... sweet dreams little one.

Fingers crossed

Fluff bottom :)

The best part about this costume was when she was moving around.... This is it for the chicken pictures and movies, I promise!

Trick or Treat

I apologize if you are sick of looking at Charlie the Chicken, but I can't get enough..... Teagan started off her first Halloween by trick or treating at "Aunt" Kathy's house earlier in the day. Surprise Kathy :)

Chicken delivery!

Loving some chicken!

The world's first flying chicken

But Teagan, we've only hit one house so far....

ok, 2nd wind.....

Lewis the chicken hunter

Ready to hit the pavement :)

Alright candy, here I come!