I am long overdue in updating you with what is happening in our lives. Like many of you, we have been very busy over the holidays. I apologize for the length of this post, but just sit back and enjoy. 
We drove over to Sequim for Christmas. We were dropping off this dump truck that we had been borrowing. Tristan enjoyed riding next to Daddy in the big dump truck.
Once in Sequim, Tristan sort of enjoyed his 4-wheeler ride. 
Tristan goes for a magic carpet ride.
Everyone joins in the fun.
Tristan takes a ride in the massaging chair.
And a ride on Daddy's back in the pool!
We went to the Marriott for 2 nights over Christmas Eve and Christmas. It has a beautiful atrium with a nice pool. Our rooms had patio doors that opened right out to the pool area. Other than Tristan getting a little bit of the stomach flu just as we were getting there, we had a wonderful time!
The atrium 
All tired out
Cody brought along a toy ambulance, and Tristan enjoyed driving it around the hotel.
Brandon and Julie
Tristan's Grandpa and Grandma got him a couple of presents for Christmas. 
The leaning tower of Sandersons: Jason, Eric, Leah, and Cody 
Tristan loves the John Deere tractor that he got!!!
Tristan meets his beautiful second-cousin, Taylor Anne, who's 9 months old. Her mom, Angela, is Jason's first cousin.
Tristan turns 1!!!!We celebrated his birthday a few days early so that we could have a party with the family. He shared his party with Jason (24), Carolyn (26), and Caleb (2).
He loves the balloons, which he of course calls a ball. 
Tristan, did you blow that up yourself?
Happy Birthday to my precious little boy!!!
Before you think he is totally spoiled, remember that he shared his birthday party (and presents) with 3 others. Only the 3 presents on the far right are his.
"Oh, Wow, is this all for me?"
Cousins are great, but I'm digging in!
Not sure how much is actually making it into his mouth!
Jason's turn. 24 cupcakes and his favorite chocolate pudding cake.
Checking back in with Tristan...
Present time! Thanks Auntie Leah!
Wow, look at this cool riding toy!
Even Jason got a present!
A new backpack
We went hiking out to the Dungeness Spit 
We attended Ryan Wahlin and Michelle Leibrand's wedding.
Tristan is tempted by a container of cookies.
After our time in Sequim, we headed over to Montana and spent New Year's weekend with the Buckingham's in Thompson Falls.
We went sledding
This is Mandy, Robbie Buckingham's wife. She is a wonderful friend! 
Tristan sat in the snow for about half an hour just picking it up and eating it!
Robbie and Mandy are building a house behind his parents'. Jason and Tristan being dangerous!
Robbie and Mandy 
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
To follow tradition, some made the annual run out to the mailbox in bare feet. The mailbox is a long way away, so they ran out to the fence instead, which still was way too far for a big, fat pregnant lady to go!
Newlyweds: Jason gets in a bit of trouble for this shirt.
We got Tristan his first Schwinn for his birthday. It is pretty sly. He just saw it for the first time this morning and has been sitting on it all day! He rings the bell and plays with the leather tassels. He can't wait until he can actually reach the pedals!
3 comments:
THese are all great pics..you were busy. Hopefully you can rest and recover a bit from everything. My favorite picture is the one with Tristan in his Pooh hat eating his cupcake...GREAT!
It was so much fun getting to see you guys over the Holidays. Miss you!
A long wait but worth it! Great pictures.
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