Merry Christmas 2010

Our First Family Photos

These family photos were taken at a local camp ground at the end of November. A talented friend of mine has started a photography business, Kendra Fahselt Photography. There is a link to more of her photos on the sidebar. I used a couple of these photos to make our first photo Christmas card this year.

Giggle, Baby, Giggle

Visiting Great Grandma and Grandpa

In early December, we took the long drive to Moosomin to visit Greg's grandparents. Rhett had not met any of his cousins or aunts and uncles in the Woods family. He was on his best behavior for Great Grandma and Grandpa. Aunty Lorna and Uncle Garth had everyone out for dinner one evening. Grandma took Rhett and I out to the Tea and Bizarre for a local church. We attended the Carol Festival at Grandma and Grandpa's church and listened to Aunty Marie play the piano. Grandma Marilyn introduced us to many new friends and seemed to enjoy showing off her littlest great grandson. I don't think any of us will forget when Grandpa Ralph was singing to Rhett and put him to sleep at the kitchen table. Or how the first thing that Grandma Marilyn would do each morning was give Rhett a kiss. Greg and I enjoyed watching Rhett with his great grandparents. These are memories that he may not remember, but the adults will cherish forever.

Hanging Out With Grandpa

Everyone has some special memory of their grandparents. A unique memory or item that represents the relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild. When I see owls I think of my Grandma Eileen. She was a scholar and owls represent wisdom. I will never forget the smell of Grandma Nelson's face cream or the camp fire blanket that I still use when we camp. The blanket was made from Grandma's old bedspread. For Rhett, I hope he remembers the unique items that Grandpa Darrell enjoys. For example, his fur hat. Rhett loves the feel of this soft hat. Even though it was gigantic on him, he looks like a little mountain man. Take note of Grandpa's beard. Rhett loves to reach up and grab a good handful of it. Grandpa always squirms and cringes, but never seems to mind. However, Grandpa does seem to be getting quicker at catching Rhett's little hand before it snuggles to deep into the beard.

Sleep, Hugs and Roughriders- Grey Cup 2010

Young children in Saskatchewan are trained from birth to cheer for the Roughriders. You can cheer for any hockey team, but when it comes to football there are no other options. Even if your mother was born and raised in Alberta. The green blood runs deep and strong.

Uncles

Rhett, you are a very lucky young man to have so many strong role models in your life. You are blessed with two uncles who will teach you everything your parents would not want you to know. They both have such different skills and talents that you should be a very well-rounded boy.

Photos Taken: November 2010

Those Brown Eyes

Everyone comments on your beautiful, dark eyes. Even strangers on the street. One of the older ladies in town told me that she didn't recognize you because you have grown so much, but she did recognize your eyes. There is a lot of stories to be told behind those eyes. When you smile they twinkle. When you are serious they are piercing. Someday, you will use those beautiful eyes to charm the girls. Those eyes melt my heart.

Photos Taken: November 3, 2010