December 2010

Busy Month! So we are just going to summarize with a few words and lots of pictures.  First off, the end of the Fall 2010 semester brought relief from a heavy work load for Tyson and graduation for me.  Graduating with honors, as well as the Larry Thompson Outstanding English Major award, I was asked to return later this year to teach a freshman English class or two.  Though I am excited to be done with school, I am going to miss the structure, and yes, even the assignments.  I am currently trying to compile a list of projects to keep me busy while Tyson is away with school and work.

After graduation, we enjoyed a quick visit with Aunt Heidie, Uncle Neal, and my parents, and then prepared to leave for Christmas in Hailey, Idaho after their departure.  Arriving Tuesday afternoon and leaving the following Sunday, we had loads of fun with cousins, siblings, and parents/grandparents.  Though Otto was not quite ready to interact on his cousins' levels, he enjoyed watching their escapades and adventures. We can't wait until they can all play together.

Thanksgiving and a Trip to L.A.

Rather then traveling to Medford this year for Thanksgiving, we decided to drive down to Southern California to visit with Grandma and Grandpa Leishman.  Though the trip was well worth our visit with family, we have since decided that we will not be taking any long car trips like that in the near future.  I think Otto still has nightmares about being stuck in his car seat.

Otto's First Experience with Rice Cereal

 

We experimented with rice cereal this past Sunday.  Otto is nearing five months old and is a supported sitter, so we thought we would give it a try.  You can see the results for yourself.  I think this is going to take a little practice for all of us.

Happy Halloween!

October has come and gone quickly, and Halloween is finally upon us.  In celebration of this happy holiday we attended a ward Halloween party on Friday dressed as a Celtic family.  The best part of the whole ensemble: Tyson and Otto got  to wear skirts.  The party was a blast, and our family won third place for best adult costumes.  As booty, we carted home our candy prizes, all of the cupcakes we had contributed to the party (there was way too much food), Tyson's own personal stock of donuts, and a pumpkin which is currently in the oven in preparation for our Sunday night dinner.