Ballet practice

We are nearing Katie's third recital in her ballet career of the last year. We've discovered that she's not fond of the large, bright stage but prefers the small stage within her weekly practices. Here's a video of Katie dancing her little heart away during her ballet practice on 12/8/08. Katie's the one in the purple leotard with the pink tights. Enjoy!

Thanksgiving in Seattle, what a treat!

Doug, Katie and I were graciously treated to a trip to Seattle for the Thanksgiving holiday by my brother, Greg and his family. How exciting it was for the 2 little cousins to meet eachother!

Here's everyone the day we attended a Nutcracker production performed by the Pacific Northwest Ballet at the Seattle Center.

Here's Doug, Katie and I at the top of the Space Needle, just in time for a beautiful and picturesque dusk.

The siblings; Older brother (by a year) Greg and younger sister Heather. It's been over 10 years since we had our picture taken together.

Katie Hope playing on the swings at the park by Uncle Greg, Aunt Fawn and Cousin Austin's house.

Cousin Austin pushing Katie on the swings.

Then...Katie took a turn to push Austin on the swings.

Both of the little cousins playing on the jungle gym. They got along famously!

Thank you Greg and Fawn! What a joy it was spending the holiday with you.