It's absurdly late, but I've had a few folks ask "what the heck happened after Christmas Part I???" Well, a wonderful trip to Bend, that's what. Here are a few highlights. Scratch that, as I started uploading, I realized the large number of photos made the phrase "a few highlights" completely inappropriate. So - here's Christmas Part II in it's entirety!

The stockings were hung by the kitchen with care

Christmas morning kisses for Diana

Mom modeling one of her lovely presents


Koa and Aka devouring their new toys.

A delicious Christmas dinner and excellent party with Dad, Mom, Diana, Pete and Steve.

The inCREDible home-made Bouche de Noel. Mom, you outdid yourself! The dessert is proudly displayed on the brand-new table-cloth created by one Diana Chase-Bayless! Beautiful.

The ladies all very seriously checking their email....
Mom and Dad generously offered to host a holiday party for some folks while we were in town. Here are some highlights (seriously this time). Thank you all for coming, it was wonderful to see you!


Are you kidding with the cuteness?? Makena hamming for the camera

Makena and Pete doing the Flamenco. Ok, just Pete doing the Flamenco...

All kinds of cuteness piled in one chair

Makena and Ben sharing nicely.

Party goers.

Bomber, Aka and Ana!



Hazel and Makena exploring the stairs.

Seeing Diana off on the Portland bus. Thanks for coming!
Next up, here's the section devoted to our pups. You knew it was coming...

Koa and sculpture.

Aka posing

mom and Aka

Christmas puppy


Our two boys