A Central Oregon Get-A-Way

Having fun with Great Papa Ken -- he'll be 92 next week!

My Grandma Eckley and Uncle Bill

I love cousin Henry...he's so fun!

Just when I thought things were getting a bit mundane around here, mom and dad loaded us up into the car and we went to Bend. We saw Grandma Paula, Papa Ken, Aunt Joanna and my favorite person right now...Bill (or as I say, Beeyl). I kept busy helping make a tasty thanksgiving feast, walking, biking and even building my first gingerbread house (I never knew "glue" was so delicious -- thanks, Uncle Bill!). Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, Grandma and Grandpa Eckley showed up with my cousins Henry and Sam, as well as aunt Karen and uncle Matt. We got to see Santa together and iced cookies with Mrs. Clause. Is it any wonder my cheeks are so round?!

Just a side note...my parents can't seem to figure out why I don't eat any fruits or vegetables. They say I'm a very picky eater, but as you can see, I enjoy eating lots of things: