My own little shire...

Last night my family went to go see the Hobbit in the theater. I found myself having a lot more in common with Bilbo Baggins than I had previously thought in that I too would have a VERY hard time leaving that adorable house. All the exciting things going on in the first scene and I was was just dying over the house and everything in it! I used to be quite adventurous myself, but as of late I have found that more and more I like to be at home. Maybe I'll branch out again someday for an adventure like old Bilbo, but as I watched the Hobbit and drank in the beauty of the shire I thought to myself that nothing looks quite that beautiful and magical in real life. The next morning I woke up and and looked out the window and a heavy mist surrounded the house. It made me feel a certain way that I can't quite put into words. I grabbed my camera and pulled on a pair of boots to capture the haunting stillness. Washington really is such an amazing and beautiful place and every time I come "home" I fall in love with it all over again. Maybe that's why I love things that are somber and sad, Washington can make you feel that way. And I just love it. 

My Dad's never ending supply of wood.

Still in bed with Olive....

I've been in bed with this little rascal all morning. Can't bring myself to get up and get dressed and do any motherly duties beyond snuggling, playing, and feeding the raggamuffin in my lap right now. She doesn't seem to mind!  Although to be fair, I did get up and work from 4 am to 8 am. When I got off work, I was so tired I thought I was going to die but guess who didn't want to sleep....  ^ this girl!

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 So, when I say I've been in bed all morning what I really mean is I sped home from work, jumped in bed with all things I could possibly want (including peanut butter filled pretzels, this laptop, and ANYTHING olive's heart could desire)and haven't left since. Sorry if you've been trying to get a hold of me. This did not include my phone. And now I think I'm ready to go out and greet the world, but not before a few more pictures!

Ummm this is Olive's pee face, after which she bursts out in a violent shiver. It's amazing.

Hope you all had as good a morning as I did!

Merry Christmas from the Atkinson's... Christmas card spoiler!

It was colder up the canyon than I expected, and Olive did not enjoy this little gust of wind very much, but it was too cute not to share.

Had enough yet? Just a few more... I can't help myself!

Ok, Can we talk about how hott this man is???

My Amazing sister-in-law Angie Whittemore took all these pictures while she was in town for Thanksgiving. Isn't she good??

Skinny Love

Ok, I have to share this video that I've been in love lately. You know when you get addicted to a video and you watch it like 30 times a day? Ok, maybe that is just me. But I love everything about this video. I love her natural makeupless beauty, her braces and the slight lisp it gives her. But most of all I love her voice, full of so much depth and emotion.