North Pole Express!

This was a really fun trip that we took with some of our friends. The train left from Horseshoe Bend and traveled north to Banks. When we got to Banks we got off the train and were at the "North Pole". Here we got to visit Santa and play in the village. It was a perfect day for it...snowing. :0 This year Chloe would not sit on Santa's lap without us very close by.

On the train....there were carolers who came around and sang Christmas carols to us...fun!

Wow!! This is cool!! Chloe loved the train ride!! Maybe we will make this an annual tradition!

Good Times!!

Karen came to visit during the holidays....so good to see her!!

Chloe is ready for winter!!

Welcome Baby Trendon!

Here is the newest addition to our family. Cassie and Terrance had a beautiful baby boy on Dec. 11th!! Can't wait to meet him!!

Thanksgiving!

The boys...Mike, JD, Nic, Terrence, Jeff, Papa, and Brook.

The girls....Chloe, Heather, Mema, Cassie, and baby Trendon (born Dec. 11th!!)

Thanksgiving in Twin with Mema and Papa

Daddy's hat

Thanksgiving in Boise with Nana and Bubba.

Chloe loved hanging with her cousin Zach.

Family Pictures in the Park

These photos were taken by Lauren Harms of Ooh la la Photography.

Halloween!!

The Bizaro Benders....

Cutest little bug I ever did see!

Getting ready to go trick or treating with the neighbors....

More Fall Fun!

Football Season...This was on Halloween....so I felt it ok to wear Bronco gear. :)

Chloe loves putting on my shoes.

First trip to Po Jo's fun center.

At the Punkin Patch....hay ride.

The Ghost of Blogging Past

The Punkin Patch...Cow Train

Fun jumpin'

Tacoma...Katie's Wedding...Car ride with cousin Mac.

She was such a beautiful bride!!

Our little flowergirl.

I can't believe how long it has been since I last posted. It has been a crazy busy couple of months. School started, wedding (Katie Bender's) in Tacoma, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and now Christmas. Since it would take me till New Years to post all that we have done, I am just going to post a sneek peek of all of our adventures. It has been a wonderful fall and a great start to winter. Chloe is going to learn how to ski this week and her daddy can't wait. I really hope she likes the snow. :)

Labor Day Weekend in Stanley

On the way home....so sleepy!

It was a little chilly that weekend in Stanley. We camped in the van at our friend's Dave and Heather's rafting company. We had such a great time haning with friends despite the weather.

Party Time!

Go Broncos!!

Being a Vandal...these were a little difficult to see, but she is so cute in her jersey!
Brook taught her to say "Go Broncos", and "touchdown"!

So excited!!

My B-day!

First Day of School and My bday.

Brook took me out in McCall for dinner and drinks. We had such a great time!

The Fair!!

Riding the merry-go-round. I put her on the coolest horse (or whatever it is). :)

Best 5 bucks we spent at the fair.

Cowgirl!

Pony ride at the fair! She loved it!

No crying this year at the petting zoo! Yeah!

Cutest litte eggplant I ever did see!

Our little corncob!