A seat for two?

At the closest mall to us they have a "family restroom" a place to change diapers, warm a bottle, nurse and of course the big potty and little potty. Lilie told me that some day she will take Ava in here and Ava will use the little one and she will use the big one:-) Ahh the dreams of a big sister!

Santa's Blog!

Check out Santa's Blog here

Lilie e-mailed Santa here she was very impressed!

Never to young to drive off road!

In order to get our Christmas decor out of the attic Josh had to pull Baby out. Since Lilie has driven Baby with Dad it was now Ava's turn to drive:-) I think we found Lilies co-pilot think she can read a map?!

You know it's cold when...

your car tells you ICE!

Sinterklaas

Last year a new tradition was started thanks to Taunta and her parents. We put out our wooden shoes called klompen (everyone in our house has the slipper version except Lilie who loves her wooden shoes) and Sinterklaas visits and leaves a gift. We left a cookie for Sinterklaas and baby carrots for his horse. You can read more here about the history behind it. And to see pictures from last year celebration you can look here.

Klompen out and ready What we found in the morning. Ava in her baby klompen

5 month mile stone

Ava can now get up on all fours and hold her self up and she can scoot backwards when she is upset. I will try to catch her in the act when I find my missing camera:-)

But Ava has no desire to roll all the way over, she is happy to make it to her side.

Happy Baby in her new toy from Papa Ken & Grandma Nancy

Turtle Lip Baby Can you tell she hates going to work with me? All I see is Sumo hair!

Update on the Christmas lists

Some friends and family have informed me of their recent Christmas present purchases, just to make sure nothing gets doubles I have updated their list and added a few other items here, the items in GREEN have been purchased. The other items in black have not been and are still up for grabs if you need any ideas.

Recipes I keep forgetting to post

Best Sweet Potatoes Ever!! (about 200 calories a bite)
(Thanks Aunt Bonnie)
Bake sweet potatoes in oven until fork tender. Peel & slice potatoes let them cool. Then roll in sugar then fry in butter until golden brown and crunchy. Lay in a a baking dish and sprinkle with brown sugar and marshmallows. Bake at 350 degrees until all nice and melted.

Shredded Pork Meat
(Thanks Paskin family blog)
Your choice of meat cut, pork tri tip, shoulder or roast cut down to equal parts to fit in crock pot.
Your choice of salsa (I used Target brand Mango Salsa yum, Neighbor Amanda used what was on sale and it was just as yummy.)
Place pork in crock pot, pour salsa on top.
Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours
Shred with fork, shred meat with fork and cook for another 30 min if possible and serve with taco sides or use to make enchiladas.

Pulled Pork Sandwiches
(Thanks Neighbor Wendy)
Your choice of meat cut, pork tri tip, shoulder or roast cut down to equal parts to fit in crock pot.
Your choice of BBQ sauce and onion quartered
Place pork and onion in crock pot, pour BBQ sauce on top.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours
Shred with fork, shred meat with fork and cook for another 30 min if possible. Serve with rolls and coleslaw.

Trip to the snow

Being so close to snow we had to get out and play. It wasn't just Ava's first time it was also cousin Hannahs! Check out all of the photos here

Lilie and Ava made snow angels

Sutton gals

Our Family

Lilie, Ava & Dad

Cousin Hannah

Eating snow Lilie & IGrandma Sutton with the grandkids

Cabin day one

On our first day at the cabin we went for a drive to check out the fire damage from a few years back and then to try our hand at fishing. The cabin is located in the Eldorado National Forest. All the photos from the day can be seen here

View out our window

Game time Papa Sutton

Uncle Nate with Ava

Burn damage

Fishing time DadPapa FishingLilie and Grandma Sutton

Uncle Nate

Everyone looking at the fish that aren't hungry