Griff's First Christmas!

It hasn't stopped snowing since I arrived in Steamboat last Saturday. What a magical place! Steamboat has been home to me since 1989 until recently, I now call a new place home...Montrose. BUT Steamboat continues to hold such a dear place in my heart. We love coming back to visit our friends and family and see the beauty that surrounds this place. I was thrilled that our Griff was able to spend his first Christmas here and take in all that this place is to us. Below are some pictures of our trip...Enjoy!

Griff's First Sledding Experience

LOVE THIS GUY!

Thanks MEMA for the GREAT sled!

Cousin Lilli was a great sledding companion

Pollard Family...

In the beginning of October, the Pollard family had a huge family picture taken by Chad Mahlum in Grand Junction. There were 32 people in all and let's just say it was short of a miracle that we ended up with such a great shot (not pictured). The one below is Jeff's parents, his sister's family, and ours...enjoy.

Thanksgiving '08

In Tennessee...
This year, the Pollards were blessed to get to spend Thanksgiving with my dad and his wife (Gramps and Gram). They flew us out for a 5 day get away. Thank you so much for your generosity, hospitality, and kindness. We fell in love with the area and the houses/properties there are just stunning. Below are a few pictures of our trip. Enjoy!

This place was amazing. It's an old factory that they put lots of little stores in...great place to have a photo shoot...to bad it's not closer! (Shaohannah's Hope had offices there too)

(Our boy, Jay's school...)

We also went to an Indian restaurant, but there's no pictures. Food was great!

Ryman Auditorium

On Saturday night we went to the mall to find Santa and sure enough he was there. He was a good sport and his helpers were nice too. Griffin on the other hand, (excuse me...) was PISSED. He gave out the I'm really mad and who the heck is this big, red thing hold me, scream. It was the kind of scream he does when he's really hurt...so we knew he meant business...not to mention the high pitched sound that was coming from his mouth...oh well we tried. Better luck next time.