Husky Girls on game day! Some of the MANY outfits from Auntie Michele! 
We had a small gathering at our place for the Apple Cup game, including some Coug fans! It made for a lively game and of course the Michael Family was happy with the outcome... a UW win!!
Janie and Jack don't let the rivalry impact their friendship!
Hayden & Logan Fisher later in the night in their adorable footie jammies.
To celebrate the Apple Cup, Clara, Janie and Mommy hosted an Apple Cup themed playdate with the Issaquah Mom's Group the Friday before the big game. We had other 5 families and a total of 12 kiddos, all of which happened to be Husky fans!
We had a few Apple Cup themed snacks.
UW Babies: Janie and her pal, Tysen
Clara and her pals Morgan and Makenna cheering for UW!
When we got home from Chehalis for Thanksgiving, Clara was excited to meet our new friend The Elf of the Shelf, that Mommy had told her about. We decided to name him "Twinkle" and
Clara was excited to get the house decorated for Christmas. We were too, because lil' Scout has still been a little hung up on Halloween and we thought if we transformed the house and started getting in the Christmas spirit, her seasonal orientation would change gears as well. 
Putting ornaments on the tree with Daddy!
We put all of the plastic ornaments in a bin and let her put them on the bottom of the tree wherever she liked. She was delighted and would say, "How about right here!" Most of the ornaments were clumped in one section and Mommy couldn't help but spread them out a little after bed time.
Busy gal
Daddy & his little girl
While Daddy went fishing with Papa Mark, Ryan & Matt (and he brought back this 14 lb. steelhead), Mommy and her sweeties took a visit to Grandma & Grandpa Swanson's, marking Janie Bug's first trip to their home. Clara took a nap for most of the visit, which allowed them some time to get to know little Miss Janie. 
She enjoyed making faces with Papa Bob...
...And found Grandma Wanda's arms cozy and perfect for a rest! 
The snow started to melt and on the morning of Thanksgiving we were able to get out of our neighborhood (after 5 days of being cooped up inside) and take the trip to Chehalis. This was our first mini road trip since Janie's arrival and we had some apprehension about traveling with a newborn and a recently potty trained child in the inclement weather on a holiday weekend, but the trip went far better than we expected!
Big Hugs!
Janie Caroline in her special 1st Thanksgiving bib.
Cousins celebrating the first Turkey Day together!
Mommy & Clara Natalie: Being Thankful!
It wouldn't be a Stevens holiday without football!
Our Bird
Mmmm.... Clara enjoyed her meal.
So did Uncle Matt!
Kevin and Grandma Wanda!
Matt, Ryan & Danielle
Grandma and Grandpa Swanson - I was thrilled to capture this tender moment between the two of them. They truly are an exceptional couple!
Brendan taking out Uncle Ryan!
Early the week of Thanksgiving the snow just kept falling. It took Kevin more than 4 tense hours to get home on the bus Monday afternoon so Mommy requested that he work from home on Tuesday. It may have added a little more stress for Kevin, but it was a treat for the rest of us. What a fun day it ended up being! We enjoyed the extra time cozy at home together, working puzzles and making Thanksgiving crafts.
Crafts have become one of Clara's favorite activities. She loves glue and stickers!
And of course, Daddy and Scout had to go and play in the snow. The both seemed to have a blast. When Mommy snuck out to take photos, I got hit with a snowball!
Clara made a few more snow angels
They ended up joining a group in the park and sledded down the little hill. Daddy reported that Scout had a blast sledding and showed absolutely no fear, which is sometimes hard to predict with her. I was sad to miss seeing it myself, but when they came back and I asked Clara about what she thought of sledding she shared this AMAZING smile with me, so I am sure the very next time it snows she will be begging to go sledding again!
Janie and Mommy stayed inside to snuggle and had hot cocoa ready for Daddy and Scout when they came inside. 
The day ended with lots of stories. Luckily Daddy only had to go back to work for one more day before having several more off for Thanksgiving.
Having two adorable girls, I am trying not to get carried away with the matching outfits, but it sure is hard!! Not long after Janie was born I picked up these adorable overalls for her. A few weeks later I noticed the store had similar ones in Clara's size and I decided that she had to have them as well. Overalls are just so much fun so we decided to pose for a few pictures in them!
