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TVGR Part II

Got a few more from the work holiday party at Tanque Verde Guest Ranch with Sarah, Autumn, and the Horse.

Tanque Verde Guest Ranch

Autumn, Sarah, and I went to the ATI Company Holiday party this past weekend at the Tanque Verde Guest Ranch (the actual filming location of Hey Dude, sadly Mr. Ernst was not in attendance). Autumn had a great time and everyone at work who hadn't met her, or hadn't seen her in awhile were glad we attended. The first thing Jody said this morning was that she was sad she hadn't gotten a chance to hold Autumn and spend more time with her (she was preoccupied with the other kids in attendance and organizing things at the party). All of the other little kids liked her. One of the kids came over to give her a hug and the President's grand daughter Claire was playing with Autumn while she was singing. There was a horse whisperer presentation there as well. Autumn was scared of the horses at first, but after awhile really seemed to like them. Here's a picture Jody took of her enjoying the horse show propped on my shoulders. There are a few more on the camera at home that will probably be uploaded soon. Sarah seems pretty amused as well, then again it appears I'm leaning over and saying something to her...and I am pretty funny.

zoo lights and gingerbread making!

We've been doing all the holiday events for Autumn's first Christmas! We walked around Winterhaven, went to zoolights with some friends, and made a gingerbread house! I think Chris even enjoyed himself. Not like Christmases before when Brittany and I would drag him around. 

Chris' 24th Birthday in Phx!

Here are some of the pictures Karen sent us from the weekend with the Domschke clan. We had a great lunch with Uncle Jim and Aunt Mary, Autumn was the center of conversation! We just got back from zoolights so be on the look out for more pictures. Also look for Tom in the mirror!

Update

Autumn is over 20 pounds, 27 5/8 inches and over 6 months old!! She is quickly developing a personality and makes several facial expressions. She has her two bottom teeth in, so everyone has to watch their fingers.  We just spent the weekend in Phx for Chris' birthday and got to see a lot of people. There will be more pictures of this weekend but here are a couple we took of Autumn and Aunt Joan!

Sam's Visit/Autumn's 1st Thanksgiving

Autumn and Sam got along great.  These are the pictures I took on my camera...we're still waiting for the pics sam and mom and dad took. As you can see, Autumn really enjoyed Sam's Cub hat. She played with it the entire time he was here. We had to get a picture of Autumn crying when we dropped Sam off at the airport. We were all very sad to see him go...the rest of us held it in a little better. Sammy and Autumn will always be buds!