life by the fire

We spend lots of time hanging out by the fire these days. Griffin likes it too!

holiday sneak peak

So here is an input to my holiday crafting....

Will post the output after the holidays

And winter arrives.....

Dad, getting a tree for the tree stand

Griffin keeps an eye on things, and does a great job greeting tree customers

John and Griffin warm up by the wood stove at camp

Ok, so in defense of myself, it was COLD outside!

Griffin and Brinkley chill out together

He was not impressed

New York City

This weekend, Mom had a conference in NYC and Aunt Laurie and I tagged along!

Here we are eating at Angelo's (or is it Angelino's) which is right next to the David Letterman Studio (which our hotel was right next too)

This photo is for Trudy

Had fun at FAO, they really know how to greet their customers!

Tree at Rockefeller Plaza - now that put me in the holiday spirit!

In the crowd at the today show, we actually got on TV a few times.

Laurie on 5th avenue

The Cartier Building wrapped up like a present

We had a great time and packed every day full. Thanks for letting us tag along Mom!

Preparing for opening day at Burgess Tree Farm

Griffin is getting rested up for all the fun to come!John & I on wreath decorating duty

Mom & Dad, also on wreath decorating duty

A photo of some of the results

Thanksgiving up north

John, Griffin and I had a great thanksgiving with John's family this year. We were able to spend a few days which meant we could help in the preparations. fun! Pies, squash, soup and firewood were just a few of the things we worked on.

Shawn helps keep griffin occupied

Mike working on firewoodJohn takes a break from cutting
I get to do some hauling. I had forgotten how fun a 4-wheeler is!

Mike gives Griffin a bit of attention

Griffin had a great weekend, lots of new people and places. I am sure we all could have done without his eating an entire roll of toilet paper though!