Seattle Snowstorm

Getting ready for all that snow outside.

A Kian's eye-view from the Ergo on a chilly day at the Leavenworth ski trails.

Tis the Season

Family time! Last night Annie, Kian and I braved the snow and trecherous roads and headed up the hill to Snoqualmie to hang out with Aunts, Uncles and cousins: Kians Auntie, Duncle and cousins.

We had a big spread of appetizers -- crab cakes, fondue, hummas and mini tacos (wine and manhatten's too) -- and played a game of Scrabble in which Reid killed us all with those deadly Triple Word squares. Kian was passed.

Presents for Kian!

Reid shows Kian how to play with his monkey.

"So Kian, how do you like Christmas?"

Like it: more stuff!

Brent was making a late Hardware run because a water pipe had burst and flooded their garage, but the damage wasn't as bad as it could have been and dinner was enjoyed by all, more deliciousness cooked up by Joanie. More Kian was passed.

Kian exacts his revenge on Bruncle for not yet changing a diaper.

I like this couch thing, why don't we have one, Daddy?

After dinner we were made to open our presents, or else, even though we hadn't brought ours for them, and we were bigtime spoiled, especially Kian, and he wasn't complaining. Lots of new single piece duds, more warm clothes and stuff to grow into. Annie and I were lavashed with cooking and eating gear and some clothes too. Thanks you guys!

Wish we were spending Christmas together this year, and that goes out to all our family from all over the map! Next year!

Skiin Kian

Opening day at the Stevens Pass Nordic Center! It was an Extra Blue day with a high temp of 6-degrees, brrrrr!

Kian loving the pulk! Okay, not really, but only because
it was too cold for the wee one.

Random Pics

First time in shoes! Flip-flops were out of the question.

Bugaboo eyed!

Stocking stuffer

Sacked out on race day

Santa's Lap

Get 'em at Nats, Daddy!

Kian's first real onesie!

The Whole Fam Damly visored up!

Christmas is Coming, Guess Who's Getting Fat

Hung from the chimney with care.

If the sock fits...

Before we eat, I'd like to raise a tot. Okay there, lets eat!

Last Weeks Highlights in Pictures

Daddy turns old!

Actually, 18-weeks today from the oven!

No Malia, don't do it! Other babies actually cry sometimes!


The birthday party spread minus the cream cheese and frito loaf
that Mr and Mrs Krebby brought.

Tough lessons: Hey son, pull my finger, would ya?

Peanuts

Kian now vs. Kian later (projected)

Kian now vs. Kian later (projected:
the odds are steep, little buddy)

Plain Nuts

A Bunch of Nuts

Passed Around Arizona

The Grandma's take turns holding Young Peck:

You take him. No,that's okay, you take him.
Here, why don't you take him. Thanks, but you go ahead and take him.

Cousin Noami and Kian play dress up.

Aunt Birgit gets a turn.

Grandma Reid's been practicing with the baby in the background, but it didn't train her to deal with the spitting and squacking. But it doesn't smile and oogle as well either.

Grandma Francis and the little gypsy.

Grandpa Francis meets Kian for the first time and can't get enough:
they are coming to visit for Christmas!

If no one else could chill the little man Grandpa Reid was our go-to guy.

Our little National Champ and his podium girl.


Not pictured: Daddy and Uncle Alan: is it just a
coincidence that I don't have pictures of us with Kian?