The Knutson's: January 2011

1.23.2011

Christmas Bouquets

I was so proud of my new addition to my decorations this year! I put together some festive poinsettias and wa-la!

bad angle-little lopsided!

I haven't been good about updating the blog lately and I need to show some Christmas photos! We started our trip to Montana the Monday after we landed in Seattle from Texas. We left nice and early because Nate had to do some work in Couer 'd Alene. The dogs and I had some us time. It thought I was going to get bored, but it took me forever to get around town with the snow and me not knowing where I was going. It took probably two hours to find a stinkin' dog park -- I never did find it after asking so many people! The dogs kept me entertained while they fought over the front seat.

Bridger isn't normally the one getting sat on. :)

Both comfortable in the front seat. Don't worry we hit every single red light while we were driving around.

No, they are not harnessed in. {Sometimes I do that with Bridger to keep him still}

Bridger is wearing a Wonder Walker. VERY helpful for the pulling dog. He is much better, but I still like to use it.

After the not productive afternoon I was ready to pick up Nate and head on to MONTANA!!

Made it to Glendive a day later and hit up the Beavercreek Brewery with the McPhersons. Let's just say there were A LOT of giggles ;)

Kelsi got to join us for some giggles too!!

The boys had to get in the shot too!

Bathroom shot with my mom at the Shamrock! :)

Christmas Eve at the Oasis

Then to Grandma's we go!

Girl's White Elephant exchange

my aunties are a little loud for the youngsters

The boy are patiently waiting for their turn

Christmas Day

Vince always gets the fire going

Italian Stallion in his new jacket and hat

Vince's horns to trick the deer. Never heard of them before

Abby came over with her sleeping mask. I taught her how to play "mark-o pollo"

She was able to get everyone to play with her!

Uncle Jay

Cousin John

Later that evening...

time for ping pong at dad's shop

This is how much water gets on the floor when Bridger drinks.

Gavin and cousin Dan

The lounge

Bridger thinking my dad is going to give him treats.

Vince, Derek and Drew

Next day...Bozeman!

Joan got these stockings for the boys. They LOVE them!

{even if they are horse treats ;)}

Then we had a delicious turkey dinner! My fav at the Knutsons!

Next day, another graduation party for Jake!

Nate, Casey, Me, & Tara

{that table top is made out of beer bottle tops. Vince's friend made it and sold it to Spectators. It is a mountain with an 'M' and a Bobcat head off to the right. Pretty sweet!}

Joan with sisters Mary and Noreen.

After party! Playing Sequence, my new favorite game!

Joan had an extra one and gave it to us. Nate and I have played almost every night since we came home.

By this time, Nate was sick(cold) and I was starting to get sick. We had to make the journey back to Seattle for me to get some work done. I was sad. Wish I could have stayed in Bozeman a bit longer since I had to work most of the time I was there. :(

We made it back safely before a big storm with full blown colds. We did a lot of celebrating the previous two weeks with our families. It was a blast and we were paying for it ;)

Stayed home New Years and was asleep by 8! Woke up just in time for the fireworks off the Space Needle. Wonderful way to celebrate the New Year!

1.17.2011

Bird Hunting

I was excited to take my "bird dogs" hunting while we were home for Christmas. Since Bridger is an excellent hunter in our backyard {Nate saw him almost catch another squirrel!} I thought he would be awesome at running the bushes for birds.

Yep, I was wrong and my dad was right. The only thing they hunt are the back of our heels. :( They still had a great workout and enjoyed running back and forth from Nate and me.