Chugging along to see Santa

Getting Ready for Christmas
Some friends of ours invited us to go with them to go on a train ride to see Santa! Jennifer had a blast! She was smiling and laughing most of the time. She loved riding on the train and watching the world go by. Mommy did not like when her shoe fell off :( but we rescued it! We decided this was a much better (and free) way to see Santa than at the mall.

Jennifer was super happy and smiley!

Look! I can stand!

Starting out...

Chuggin' along...

We made it!

Santa was excited to meet Jennifer!

She found his furry coat interesting

Santa!

Jennifer got fussy...until Georgette the Giraffe came to keep her company!

Friend!

Good friends :)

...the end!

Thanksgiving

This year we celebrated Thanksgiving in Long Beach with the Hubbells. Jennifer became quite the traveler! She went on her first plane ride, rode in a rental car, and was smiley for most of it!
Here are some pictures (they are worth 1000 words, I hear):

"Uncle" Justin!

Early morning flights to and from Long Beach!

Jennifer loves Grandma!

Chillin' at Grandma and Grandpa's house

Grandpa has a silly mustache!

The view from our hotel

Playing in the hotel room after bath time!

Dave got ahold of the camera...

Thanksgiving Day was exhausting! Jenny decided to take a nap on the couch while watching football

The Hubbells invited their friends to meet their grandaughter!

Thanks to our friend for a cute party dress!

Karla Lucas: aka: substitute Grandma

Highlights: Jennifer rolled over from her back to her tummy for the first time :) We enjoyed visiting with family and friends :) Dave and Justin went Black Friday shopping :) 

 Our trip was shortened in order to travel to Redwood City (Bay Area) to celebrate the life of my Grandad. We went to his service on Saturday and then came home.