Tree Hunting

We decided to be true Oregonians this year and get a real tree. (My prelite tree circa 5 years ago doesn't light up in the middle and is pretty ugly, so it needs to be retired anyway) Well we headed off to the Christmas Tree farm. Yes they have those here.
The family pic with the tree we choose. Even Larry got to come along and help us pick out the perfect tree.
Geoff cutting it down. Our friends Ben and Megan were actually the ones who came up with this cutting down your own tree idea. Helping Geoff in the picture is Ben and his hound, Dixie.




Geoff with the Kill! Our little tree is perfect! I will post some decorated pictures of it soon.

Somebody is getting BIG!

Who me getting big? Why yes Lanie is growing like crazy, but she isn't the only one. Geoff took our other child, Larry dog, to the vet for his annual check up. He weighed in at a whopping 101 pounds! Needless to say, Larry is now on a diet. (He was 85lbs last year)

Here is the beast working off some pounds at the dog park.
Lanie all ready for a day of fun, and a walk.
In her stroller with her little hat.
Here is Lanie at our Thanksgiving celebration with friends. She is wearing her Seattle Seahawks cheerleading uniform thanks to Great Aunt and Uncle Dallas and Mike. She looked so cute!
Lanie eating her blanket. she is now grabbing things and holding things. We go to the doctor this week for her 4 month shots and check up. I am guessing she will weigh in around 12lbs! Larry will also go back for a weigh in soon.

Happy B-day Auntie Steph!

The Bowers clan wishes you a very Happy Birthday!It's you day and we hope you party like a rock star!


We miss you and can't wait to see you in chi-town.

3 months

Lanie is officially 3 months old! She is doing great and getting so big! I don't have any news to report, but I know you guys like pictures, so here you go. Above is Lanie saying hello:)Geoff and Lanie flying around.

He makes her look so tiny.
Larry and Lanie - BFFs
Me and my girl.

We are just gearing up for Thanksgiving. It has just started getting cooler here and the rainy season has kicked in. In a few weeks it will be time for her 4 month shots and a weigh in - she is getting so big! Lanie loves daycare, she pretty much eats, sleeps, and smiles all day. Ms. Patty sends me pictures all day so I can see what she is up to, I will post some of those soon.