Here is a message from Tatum to her Daddy. It was so cute, because she actually thought for a moment that her daddy was inside the camera. Anyway, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Smile!

Carson playing after church.

Hi grandparents! Tatum and Carson have sent you a hello from Washington! We miss you all and are looking forward to seeing everyone over the Christmas holiday!

Tatum giving me some smiles in the morning...bedhead and all!

Smiles in the morning from Carson!

Tatum came running up to me last night and said "Mommy, Mommy...I made a number 10!"

I couldn't figure out what she was talking about, but once she showed me I thought it was adorable.

We'll work on the difference between numbers, but how cute!

Smile...it's playtime!

Best Buds!

Asher giving a big smile!

We have a new addition to our family! These are Tatum's new fishies that Daddy "sent her from his boat". She was very excited to get them at her doorstep all the way from the ocean. She decided to name the big orange one Rita. Absolutely no help from Mom with that name, by the way. I'm still trying to figure out where she got that name! The little one in the back is named Bill. We are very excited.

Tatum and her good friend Addie!

The girls (Tatum and Addie) having some fun making cookies.

Our good friends Breann and Addie and baby Asher came to visit us this week. We met them in Connecticut and moved to WA about the same time. As they say, it's a very small world in the military! Addie's Dad is on the USS Seawolf.

Carson looking on with jealousy, but had some cheerios to enjoy. His face is all red because of an allergic reaction he had to some medication. He's fine, though.

Tatum enjoying her cookie. She insisted that Dad be able to have one too. So we put one in the freezer for when he comes home!

Carson on the prowl...

Having some loves!

Carson trying to climb his way the stairs to Tatum.

Oh, I didn't see you there. Back to business after a quick grin!

Still trying to climb. It's only a metter of time...

Having some fun before bed.

SMILE!

Helping Mom make a night-time treat after Carson went to bed! You can tell by the tell-tale crumbs on her face that Tatum takes quality control very seriously and must taste things first.

Here are some pictures of our trip to the park Saturday. The kids had a good time, but it was freezing and Carson was a little tired. This is Tatum peering outside of the submarine!

"Mom, do you always have to take my picture? I'm tired of smiling!"

And by the way, the answer is "YES!"

CHEESE!

Carson is annoyed that I'm taking his picture right how. There was a puppy dog just a few feet away from us and he did NOT want to look at the camera.

Tatum swinging at the park.

Carson watching the older kids play.

It's play-dough time!!

An ariel view of Tatum and Carson playing together.

Carson waiting patiently for Mom to find him some Jammies for the night. Now that he crawls so fast, I have to keep him in the Jumper whenever I have to leave to room!

Tatum having a pizza party on Thursday. She was excited to eat in the living room and watch a movie!

C-H-E-E-S-E

Tatum and Carson having lots of smiles!

Carson being serious!

The kids being silly before bedtime!

Tatum enjoying her dinner!

Caron looking for some mischief!

Tatum before bedtime!