Every year on Christmas Day we enjoy an amazing prime rib dinner at Chris's parents home. All the Butler's and McIrvin's come together to celebrate and feast, which is a feat in itself. It is definitely a Christmas tradition that is looked forward to by many. This year we also enjoyed a gift card exchange, in which 9 of the 19 gift cards were from Starbucks!! Can you believe it? Too funny..

This year we celebrated Christmas in Seattle with Mark, Julie, Parker, Rowan, Dave, Janette, and my mom. Our week-end was action packed with a visit to see Auntie Helen, dinner with my girlfriends from college, Santa pictures, pizza & game night with the Martins, Christmas eve at Uncle Johns, and finally Christmas morning at Mark & Julie's!! We had a blast...hope you enjoy the photo's!

Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you... or as O would say, "happy" "happy" "happy"!! We had a great time hanging out, while helping my mom put the finishing touches (Christmas lights) around her place. We also enjoyed dinner at Michelle and Chris's to top off the night! Until next year..Happy Birthday MOM!!

Last week-end, Chris and I bundled up O and headed off to find the perfect Christmas tree. It was a beautiful day as tiny snowflakes fell sporadically throughout our trip. Or as O would say.."snow" "snow" "snow" She is quite the mimic these days, repeating almost everything you say. Chris and I have had fun taking her on the week-end or when Michelle & Chris need a hand. I guess it's good practice...ha!